Everything you need to know before you hire a virtual assistant

Everything you need to know before you hire a virtual assistant

What virtual assistants do, what they cost, where to hire them, and how to manage them. Independent guides, a growing company directory, and a vetted shortlist if you want the search done for you.

What virtual assistants do, what they cost, where to hire them, and how to manage them. Independent guides, a growing company directory, and a vetted shortlist if you want the search done for you.

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Free 30-minute strategy call

No commitment

No commitment

You make the final call

You make the final call

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Candidate checks

Define The Role

We Source And Vet

You Decide

Starting At $6/Hr

Vetted before you meet them

A virtual assistant working at her desk on a laptop

Candidate checks

Define The Role

We Source And Vet

You Decide

Starting At $6/Hr

Vetted before you meet them

100+

100+

Companies profiled

Independent write-ups. No paid placement.

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20

Roles explained

What each one handles and what to expect.

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3

Regions compared

Latin America, the Philippines, and South Africa.

200+

200+

Guides and articles

Written for owners, not recruiters.

How hiring a virtual assistant works.
Four stages, whoever runs the search.

How hiring a virtual assistant works. Four stages, whoever runs the search.

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.

Types of virtual assistants you can hire.
What each one handles, and what to expect.

Types of virtual assistants you can hire. What each one handles, and what to expect.

The most common roles, what each one handles, and what to expect from the person in it.

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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.

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

Freelance Site

Hire Locally

Hire Locally

VA Company

VA Company

Who Finds People?

Who Finds People?

You

You

You or a recruiter

You or a recruiter

The company

The company

Who Checks Their Skills?

Who Checks Their Skills?

You

You

It depends

It depends

The company, before you meet them

The company, before you meet them

Where Do They Live?

Where Do They Live?

Anywhere. Quality can vary.

Anywhere. Quality can vary.

Near you

Near you

Mostly the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa

Mostly the Philippines, Latin America, and South Africa

How Much Time From You?

How Much Time From You?

A lot

A lot

Some to a lot

Some to a lot

Minimal. You interview finalists.

Minimal. You interview finalists.

Best For

Best For

Quick, one-time jobs

Quick, one-time jobs

Jobs in person

Jobs in person

Long-term remote roles

Long-term remote roles

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FAQ

Got Questions?

Got Questions?

Answers to the questions we hear most.

Answers to the questions we hear most.

What Is Hire A Virtual Assistant?

Do I Have To Hire Someone?

Is This A Freelancer Marketplace?

What If I Do Not Like Any Of The People You Find?

How Does The Hiring Process Work?

Who Makes The Final Hiring Decision?

Which Countries Do You Recruit From?

Ready To Hire Your Virtual Assistant?

Tell us the role and the hours. We find and vet the candidates, and you choose who joins.

Ready To Hire Your Virtual Assistant?

Tell us the role and the hours. We find and vet the candidates, and you choose who joins.