Tools they use
Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, Slack, Zoom, Asana or Trello, Canva, and your CRM.
Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant is a remote helper for your small tasks. They learn how you work and take work off your plate, a little more each week.
Day to day
What they handle.
And what to look for.
The work
A typical week, handled.
01
Everyday tasks
Sort email and manage your calendar
Look up vendors, leads, or trips
Enter data and update reports
Follow up with customers and leads
Handle small projects
02
Skills to look for
Clear writing
Finding answers on their own
Learning new tools fast
Handling many small tasks
03
Experience to look for
Look for someone who worked with one or two clients for a long time. Ask which tasks they owned from start to finish.
Hiring
How to hire the right one. Timing, interviews, and setup.
Use these notes to decide when to hire, what to ask in the interview, and how to set them up from day one.
When to hire one
You do admin work at night
Your to-do list is full of easy but slow tasks
You wrote down a few steps and want them done the same way each time
Questions to ask
Tell me about your busiest week.
What do you do when everything is urgent?
What do you do when you get a task with no steps?
How do you keep track of many small tasks?
What should your first 30 days look like?
Hiring from abroad
The big difference between regions is working hours and style, not skill. We match the hours you need and check English, tools, and past work.
Who hires this role
How It Works
If You Want Us To Run The Search
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FAQ
Common Questions
Short, simple answers.
What Should I Delegate First To A Virtual Assistant?
Should I Hire A Generalist Or A Specialist?
