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The Virtual Assistant Hiring Guide

Everything you need before, during, and after you hire: plain guides on what virtual assistants do, what they cost, where to find them, and how to run the relationship well.

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Every Guide

Twelve guides, one place

What Is A Virtual Assistant?

The plain definition, the main types, and when hiring one makes sense.

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Types Of Virtual Assistants

Every role you can hire for, from general admin to bookkeeping and sales.

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What A Virtual Assistant Costs

Rates by region, skill, and hiring method, plus what changes the price.

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Where To Hire

Latin America, the Philippines, and South Africa compared side by side.

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How Hiring Works

The four stages every hire goes through, whoever runs the search.

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Virtual Assistant Companies

Independent profiles of agencies, services, marketplaces, and platforms.

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Best Practices

The habits that make the first 90 days with an assistant work.

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How To Manage A Virtual Assistant

A light weekly system: one task list, daily check-ins, monthly reviews.

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Time Tracking

What to track, which tools to use, and the rules to agree on first.

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How To Pay A Virtual Assistant

Methods, fees, pay schedules, and the one tax form to collect.

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Compliance

Contracts, contractor versus employee, data protection, and clean offboarding.

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FAQ And Glossary

Plain answers to common questions and the terms you will run into.

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Latest From The Blog

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International Hiring

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Latin America Vs. Philippines Vs. South Africa

Compare all three regions by time zone, English, best roles, and coverage.

International Hiring

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Latin America Vs Philippines Virtual Assistants

See which region fits your hours and your job.

Hiring Guides

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Virtual Assistant Vs Executive Assistant

Learn the difference and which one you need.

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