A virtual personal assistant takes care of everyday tasks: bookings, inbox, reminders, research and errands you can do online. You keep control of money and private logins. At MyRemoteVA, a team lead reviews the work.
A virtual personal assistant takes everyday tasks off your list. Think bookings, reminders, inbox clean-up and online research. It is the same help a personal assistant gives, without the cost of a full-time hire. You pay for the hours you use.
What a virtual personal assistant can handle
- Appointments. Book, move and confirm visits and calls.
- Travel. Compare options and keep one clear itinerary.
- Inbox. Sort mail, unsubscribe and flag what needs you.
- Research. Find three options and send a short summary.
- Reminders. Renewals, birthdays and bill dates in one calendar.
Virtual assistant tasks everyday owners hand off first
Business owners often start with the personal tasks that eat their evenings. A trip to plan. A stack of unread email. A dentist to book. These small jobs add up. Handing them off gives you time back for the work only you can do.
What to keep private
Keep control of money and sign-ins. Do not share bank logins or your main passwords. Use a shared calendar, a shared folder and limited access. If a task needs a payment, you approve it yourself.
Virtual personal assistant or full-time PA?
A full-time PA adds salary, tax and leave. A virtual personal assistant is billed by the hour. An online personal assistant can cover the same chores for far less. For most people, ten hours a week is plenty. If you need business admin too, read about a virtual PA.
Why people choose a virtual personal assistant
Most people do not need a full-time helper. They need a few hours of reliable help each week. A virtual personal assistant gives you that, and you can pause when life is quiet. You also get one named person who learns your habits, so you explain things once.
How to start with a virtual personal assistant
- Write down the five chores you dislike most.
- Hand off one this week.
- Check the result and give notes.
- Add a second task once the first runs well.
What it costs
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, and hours never expire. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. See the pricing page for details.
At MyRemoteVA, a trained person does the work, AI helps with drafts, and a team lead reviews it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a virtual personal assistant do?
They book appointments and travel, sort your inbox, set reminders, research purchases and handle other tasks that can be done online.
Is it safe to use a virtual personal assistant?
Yes, if you share only what each task needs. Use shared calendars and limited access. Never share bank logins or main passwords.
How much does a virtual personal assistant cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour with hours that never expire. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour.
What is doing this yourself costing you?
Doing it yourself: $2,165 a month of your time.
The same hours at our $12/hr pay-as-you-go rate: $520. Dedicated plans start at $5.62/hr.
Simple maths from the numbers you enter. It assumes a VA can take on those hours.
Start for $1Written by the MyRemoteVA team. Search-trend figures come from Google Trends. Prices shown are our current plans. Last updated October 2, 2026. Questions or corrections? Contact us.