The Virtual Assistant Hiring Guide
Everything You Need To Know Before You Hire A Virtual Assistant
Free 30-minute strategy call. No commitment, and you make the final call.
A vetted shortlist in days, not a stack of resumes
English, skills, and references checked before you meet anyone
No one is hired without your approval. Rates start at $6 per hour.
Your Search
1
Define The Role
2
We Source And Vet
3
You Decide
Starting At $6/Hr
Vetted before you meet them
Companies Profiled
Independent write-ups. No paid placement.
Roles Explained
What each one handles and what to expect.
Regions Compared
Latin America, the Philippines, and South Africa.
Guides And Articles
Written for owners, not recruiters.
Start With The Basics, Then Go Deeper
Six guides cover the decision. Six more cover life after the hire. Every one is written for owners, not recruiters.
01
What Is A Virtual Assistant?
The plain definition, the main types, and when hiring one makes sense.
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02
Types Of Virtual Assistants
Every role you can hire for, from general admin to bookkeeping and sales.
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03
What A Virtual Assistant Costs
Rates by region, skill, and hiring method, plus what changes the price.
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04
Where To Hire
Latin America, the Philippines, and South Africa compared side by side.
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05
How Hiring Works
The four stages every hire goes through, whoever runs the search.
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Virtual Assistant Companies
Independent profiles of 150 agencies, services, marketplaces, and platforms.
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After The Hire
Best Practices
The habits that make the first 90 days with an assistant work.
How To Manage A Virtual Assistant
A light weekly system: one task list, daily check-ins, monthly reviews.
Time Tracking
What to track, which tools to use, and the rules to agree on first.
How To Pay A Virtual Assistant
Methods, fees, pay schedules, and the one tax form to collect.
Compliance
Contracts, contractor versus employee, data protection, and clean offboarding.
FAQ And Glossary
Plain answers to common questions and the terms you will run into.
How Hiring Works
How Hiring A Virtual Assistant Works
Most hires follow the same four stages, whether you use an agency, a marketplace, or a recruiter.
01
Define The Role
Tasks, hours, tools, and what a good month looks like.
02
Pick A Region And Budget
Rates, time zones, and talent depth differ by region.
03
Source And Vet
English, a real skills test, and reference checks.
04
Onboard And Manage
Tools, a daily check-in, and a weekly review.
Define
One page: tasks, hours, tools.
Choose
Latin America, the Philippines, South Africa.
Vet
English, skills test, references.
Onboard
Check-ins, reviews, written processes.
Types
Types Of Virtual Assistants You Can Hire
Virtual assistants specialize. These are the most common roles, what each one handles, and what to expect from the person in it.
After The Hire
Get The Most From Your Assistant
Hiring is the start. These guides cover the habits, tools, and paperwork that keep a remote assistant productive for years.
Where We Hire
Hire Where Your Hours Match
Each region has its own strengths. We help you choose the best fit for your role and schedule.
Why Hire Far Away
Hire The Best Person. Not Just The Closest One.
Your local market limits your options. A global search opens up far more strong candidates.
Find the exact skills your role requires
Get coverage during the hours you need
Add a teammate without adding office space
Directory
Compare Virtual Assistant Companies
Independent profiles of the agencies, subscription services, marketplaces, and payroll platforms owners use to hire and pay assistants.
Compare
What Is The Best Way To Hire?
How a freelance site, a local hire, and a virtual assistant company compare.
Freelance Site
Hire Locally
VA Company
Who Finds People?
You
You or a recruiter
The company
Who Checks Their Skills?
You
It depends
The company, before you meet them
Where Do They Live?
Anywhere. Quality can vary.
Near you
Mostly the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa
How Much Time From You?
A lot
Some to a lot
Minimal. You interview finalists.
Best For
Quick, one-time jobs
Jobs in person
Long-term remote roles
Want Help?
Or Let Us Find And Vet Them For You
If you would rather not run the search, we recruit in Latin America, the Philippines, and South Africa, check every candidate, and send you a shortlist. You make the final call.
A live English conversation so you never interview someone who cannot hold one.
A role-specific skills test on the actual tools and tasks the job needs.
Reference checks with past managers plus a check that internet and workspace are reliable.
English: Advanced
Skills Test: Passed
References: Verified
Industries
Help For Your Kind Of Business
See which tasks you can delegate and what to look for in your industry.
Latest
Latest From The Blog
New guides on cost, interviews, tools, and managing remote help.
What Is Hire A Virtual Assistant?
Hire A Virtual Assistant is a recruiting service. You tell us who you need, we source, screen and vet candidates from talent markets such as Latin America, the Philippines and South Africa, and introduce the ones who fit. You choose who to hire.
Do I Have To Hire Someone?
No. You meet the people we suggest. You only hire if you find someone you like.
Is This A Freelancer Marketplace?
No. We are a recruiting service. You don’t browse profiles or post a job and sort through applicants. We recruit against your brief and introduce candidates who match, so you spend your time interviewing rather than searching.
What If I Do Not Like Any Of The People You Find?
Then you do not hire anyone. The choice is always yours. Tell us what was missing and we will talk about next steps.
How Does The Hiring Process Work?
You share the role, hours and requirements. We source and screen candidates, then introduce qualified finalists. You interview and choose who you want to hire. We can support the transition into the role.
Who Makes The Final Hiring Decision?
You do. We recruit, screen and introduce candidates, but the decision to hire is yours, based on your own interviews and your own standards.
Which Countries Do You Recruit From?
We recruit from talent markets including Latin America, the Philippines and South Africa. The right region depends on the role, the hours you need covered and the language skills you require.
Ready To Hire Your Virtual Assistant?
Tell us the role and the hours. We find and vet the candidates, and you choose who joins.