Hiring a virtual assistant: questions answered
Quick answer: a MyRemoteVA assistant is a trained person who uses AI to work faster, starts the same day, and costs from $5.62 an hour. Below are answers on hiring, managing and getting the most from a virtual assistant.
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What does a freelance virtual assistant do?
The same range of tasks as any virtual assistant: inbox, scheduling, data entry, customer replies and more, taken on as an independent contractor rather than through an agency. Read the full guide
What is the main risk of a freelance virtual assistant?
No backup. If they are ill, busy with other clients or stop working altogether, your task has no one else to pick it up. Read the full guide
When should I choose a freelance virtual assistant over a managed team?
For a single project with a clear end date. For ongoing weekly work, a managed team with cover and review usually fits better. Read the full guide
What does a virtual assistant recruitment agency do?
It finds and places a candidate who matches your request, usually for a placement fee. After the hire, you manage that person directly, much like hiring an employee yourself. Read the full guide
What is the difference between a recruitment agency and a managed VA service?
A recruitment agency's job ends at the placement. A managed VA service keeps a team lead involved after day one, reviewing work and covering absences. Read the full guide
Which one is cheaper?
It depends on volume. A recruitment agency fee is often a one-time cost, but you take on all management time afterward. A managed service folds review and cover into the hourly rate. Read the full guide
What can a virtual legal assistant do?
Client intake forms, calendar and deadline tracking, document formatting, billing support and routine client status updates. Read the full guide
Can a virtual legal assistant give legal advice?
No. Anything that involves legal judgment, advice or representation has to come from a licensed attorney. A VA handles the admin work around a case, not the legal work itself. Read the full guide
Is client information kept confidential?
Share only what each task needs, through your practice management software's own permission settings rather than a shared login, and remove access when the work ends. Read the full guide
Which practice management tools can a legal VA use?
Common ones include Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther and Smokeball, plus Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, using the access you grant. Read the full guide
What does a virtual secretary do?
A virtual secretary manages your inbox and diary, books meetings and travel, types up notes, formats documents and keeps files in order. Read the full guide
How much does a virtual secretary cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour with hours that never expire. A dedicated virtual secretary starts from $5.62 an hour. Read the full guide
Is a virtual secretary the same as a virtual receptionist?
Not quite. A secretary handles your inbox, diary and documents. A receptionist answers your phone and takes messages. Many businesses use both. Read the full guide
What is a remote assistant?
A remote assistant is a person, not software. They work from their own desk and handle admin, email, scheduling, research and customer messages for your business. Read the full guide
What tasks can a remote assistant handle?
Inbox and diary management, data entry, bookings, customer replies, bookkeeping support, research and social media scheduling. Read the full guide
How much do remote assistant services cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated remote assistant starts from $5.62 an hour, with no long contract. Read the full guide
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. Read the full guide
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. Read the full guide
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. Read the full guide
How does an online virtual assistant work?
You share a task and a short guide. Your assistant works in your tools, such as email and calendar, and sends back finished work. You give feedback and they adjust. Read the full guide
What can an online virtual assistant do?
Inbox and diary management, data entry, customer replies, bookings, research, bookkeeping support and social media scheduling. Read the full guide
How much do online virtual assistant services cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour and a dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. There is no long contract. Read the full guide
How do I share access safely?
Use your own tools with limited permissions, a password manager rather than chat, and remove access when the work ends. Read the full guide
What does an outbound calling virtual assistant do?
They call leads or past customers, follow your approved script, answer simple questions, log each call in your CRM and book meetings or visits in your calendar. Read the full guide
Can a cold calling virtual assistant guarantee sales?
No honest provider can. They can make the calls, follow up on time and report results. Your offer, list and script decide how many calls turn into meetings. Read the full guide
How much does an outbound calling virtual assistant cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour on a full-time plan. Plans have no long contract. Read the full guide
What can a virtual assistant do for a home service business?
Answer and return calls, book jobs in your calendar, follow up quotes, send reminders, update your CRM and send invoices. Read the full guide
Can a virtual assistant book repair appointments?
Yes. They check your calendar and service area, confirm the address and issue, and send a reminder before the visit. Read the full guide
How much does a virtual assistant for contractors cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. There is no long contract. Read the full guide
What do bookkeeping services for small business include?
Recording income and expenses, sending invoices, chasing late payments, bank reconciliation and a monthly report your accountant can use. Read the full guide