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.
Every price on this page matches our pricing page, and prices are in US dollars.
A team lead reviews every task before it reaches you, and our assistants use AI tools to work faster.
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Is a bookkeeper the same as an accountant?
No. A bookkeeper keeps the records up to date. An accountant gives tax advice and files returns. Good books make the accountant's job faster. Read the full guide
How much do online bookkeeping services cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. Ask for an hour estimate before you start. Read the full guide
Do I need to change my accounting software?
No. Your assistant works inside the tools you already use, such as QuickBooks, Xero or a spreadsheet. Read the full guide
What does ecommerce website development include?
Choosing a platform, setting up the theme, adding products, payments and shipping, testing checkout and launching the store. Read the full guide
Should I choose Shopify or WooCommerce?
Shopify is simpler and hosted for you. WooCommerce runs on WordPress and gives more control. Pick the one you can manage after launch. Read the full guide
How is ecommerce website development priced?
By the hour, from $5.62 an hour on a dedicated plan, or $12 an hour pay-as-you-go. Ask for an hours estimate for your pages and features before you start. Read the full guide
Who runs the store after launch?
You can keep the same person for the build and the day-to-day work, or hand the running of the store to an ecommerce support assistant. Read the full guide
How do I hire a web developer for a small business?
List the pages and features you need, ask for an hour estimate, run a small paid test and review the result before adding more work. Read the full guide
Should I hire a freelance web developer or an agency?
A freelancer is cheaper but works alone. An agency has a team but often charges a retainer. A managed developer gives you one person with a team lead checking the work. Read the full guide
How much does a web developer for hire cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated developer starts from $5.62 an hour on a full-time plan. Read the full guide
What affects website redesign cost?
The number of pages, custom features, how much content is ready, the platform and how many rounds of changes you want. Read the full guide
Do I need a full redesign or a refresh?
If the site works but looks dated, a refresh of layout, images and text may be enough. If it is slow, hard to edit or not mobile friendly, plan a redesign. Read the full guide
How is website redesign for a small business priced here?
By the hour. Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, and a dedicated developer starts from $5.62 an hour. Read the full guide
How do I redesign my website without losing traffic?
Keep the addresses of pages that rank, or redirect old pages to the new ones. Keep titles and headings that already work, and check the site a week after launch. Read the full guide
What does a website maintenance service include?
Plugin and theme updates, backups, broken-link checks, speed and uptime checks, small content edits and a short report of what changed. Read the full guide
How often should a website be maintained?
Most small business sites need a check every week or two. Busy shops and sites with forms may need a weekly check and daily backups. Read the full guide
Do you need my main password?
No. Give a staff login with limited permissions, and use a password manager rather than chat or email. Read the full guide
What do invoice processing services include?
Receiving bills, entering the details, matching them to orders, sending them for approval, scheduling payment and filing the records. Read the full guide
Can I outsource invoice data entry?
Yes. A trained assistant can enter bills into QuickBooks, Xero or a spreadsheet, and flag anything unusual for you to approve. Read the full guide
How much do invoice processing services cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour and a dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. Cost depends on how many bills you handle each month. Read the full guide
Who approves and pays the bills?
You do. Large bills and the final payment stay with you until you trust the routine. Read the full guide
What is a website audit?
A structured check of your site: links, speed, titles, forms, mobile layout and basic security. It ends with a short list of fixes in order of importance. Read the full guide
How often should I run a website health check?
Run a light check every month and a full audit once or twice a year, or after any big change to the site. Read the full guide
How much does a website audit service cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour and a dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. A small site often takes only a few hours. Read the full guide
Will you change my site during an audit?
No. Nothing is changed without your approval. The audit only lists problems and fixes. Read the full guide
What does ecommerce bookkeeping include?
Recording sales and refunds, platform and payment fees, shipping costs and stock purchases, then matching everything to your bank each month. Read the full guide
Is Shopify bookkeeping different from normal bookkeeping?
The method is the same, but there are more small items: many orders, fees taken before payout, refunds and shipping. That is why a monthly routine helps. Read the full guide
How much does ecommerce bookkeeping cost?
Pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour. A dedicated assistant starts from $5.62 an hour. Cost depends on how many orders you take each month. Read the full guide
Why does my Shopify payout not match my sales?
Fees, refunds and timing are taken before payout, so the bank shows less than the order total. Reconciling each month explains the gap. Read the full guide
What does a Squarespace designer do?
Sets up the template, builds your pages, adds text and images, connects forms and your domain, and checks the site on phones before launch. Read the full guide