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.
We do not invent statistics, survey results, customer quotes or reviews in any answer.
Can I hire a virtual assistant in Australia from MyRemoteVA?
Yes. We serve Australian businesses. Our team works from Kozhikode, Kerala, India, and plans shifts around your working day. Our assistants do not make outbound phone calls. Read the full guide
How do the time zones work?
Kerala is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Perth, and 4 hours 30 minutes or 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney and Melbourne, depending on daylight saving. Shifts for Australian business hours start early in the Kerala morning. Read the full guide
What currency do you charge in?
Prices are in US dollars. PayPal converts the amount to Australian dollars when you subscribe. Read the full guide
Can I hire a virtual assistant in Canada from MyRemoteVA?
Yes. We serve Canadian businesses. Our team works from Kozhikode, Kerala, India, and plans shifts around your working day. Our assistants do not make outbound phone calls. Read the full guide
Should I share my own password with a virtual assistant?
No. Create a staff account with limited access, or share a login through a password manager. Never send a password by chat or email. Read the full guide
What is least access?
Least access means giving only the permissions a task needs. A VA who answers support email does not need your bank login. Read the full guide
How do I remove access when the work ends?
Use your access log. Remove the staff accounts, rotate any shared password, and end sessions on each tool the same day. Read the full guide
Is this legal or security advice?
No. It is general guidance. If you handle regulated data, follow your own industry rules and ask a qualified adviser. Read the full guide
Can I hire a virtual assistant in the USA from MyRemoteVA?
Yes. We serve US businesses. Our team works from Kozhikode, Kerala, India, and plans shifts around your working day. Our assistants do not make outbound phone calls. Read the full guide
Do you charge in US dollars?
Yes. All prices are in US dollars and billing is by PayPal, so there is no currency conversion for US clients. Read the full guide
What can a virtual assistant do for a women-owned business?
Inbox and calendar management, client onboarding, invoice follow-up, bookkeeping support, social posts, data entry and research. The work is the same for any business owner, so choose tasks by how often they repeat. Our assistants work online and do not make outbound phone calls. Read the full guide
Is this service only for women?
No. MyRemoteVA serves business owners of any gender. This guide is for women who run their own businesses and want to hand off repeat admin. Read the full guide
What should I keep and not hand off?
Keep strategy, pricing, client relationships and money approvals. Legal, tax and accounting advice should come from your own advisers. Read the full guide
What can a virtual assistant do for a photographer?
Reply to booking inquiries from your saved templates, track contracts and questionnaires, send gallery delivery emails, chase invoices, schedule posts and update your blog. Our assistants work online and do not make outbound phone calls. Read the full guide
Can the assistant edit my photos?
No. Photo editing stays with you or your editor. The assistant handles the admin around the shoot. Read the full guide
Is this useful for wedding photographers?
Yes. Wedding work has many repeat steps, from inquiry to timeline to album order. Seasonal volume also suits pay-as-you-go hours or a 3-hour block, and unused hours roll over while your account is active. Read the full guide
What tools do I need to manage a virtual assistant?
A task board, a place for written instructions, a password manager and one chat channel. Trello, Notion, Todoist and Slack are common choices. Pick one tool for each job. Read the full guide
Do I need Zapier to work with a virtual assistant?
No. Start by hand and automate only the repeat steps you trust. Keep a person in the loop to review the result. Read the full guide
How do I share logins with a virtual assistant?
Use a password manager with staff accounts and the least access each task needs. Never send passwords in chat or email. Read the full guide
Can I use the MyRemoteVA portal instead of a separate task board?
Yes. The client portal shows live task status, hours used and left, and chat on each task, so many clients skip a separate board. Read the full guide
How is a managed service different from a freelancer?
A freelancer works alone and you review the work yourself. In a managed service a team lead reviews the work and the provider handles who is assigned to it. Read the full guide
Does MyRemoteVA review every task?
Yes. A team lead reviews every task before it reaches you. Our assistants use AI tools to work faster and then rewrite and check the result. Read the full guide
How much does a managed virtual assistant service cost?
At MyRemoteVA, pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, part-time is 80 hours for $500, and full-time is 160 hours for $899, about $5.62 an hour. Prices are in US dollars. Read the full guide
Should I use a virtual assistant or an automation tool?
Use automation for fixed, rule-based steps with structured data. Use a virtual assistant for work that changes, needs judgment or needs checking. Many teams use both. Read the full guide
Can a virtual assistant and Zapier work together?
Yes. A tool such as Zapier can move data between apps, while a person reviews exceptions and checks the result. Read the full guide
Is automation cheaper than a virtual assistant?
It depends on the task and the volume. Automation tools have their own plans and set-up time, so check each tool current price. A virtual assistant is priced by hours. Read the full guide
What do virtual assistant services for small business include?
They usually cover inbox management, calendar management, data entry, invoice reminders, customer emails and bookkeeping support. The work is online and the owner keeps the decisions. Read the full guide
How much does administrative support from a virtual assistant cost?
At MyRemoteVA, pay-as-you-go is $12 an hour, part-time is 80 hours for $500, and full-time is 160 hours for $899, about $5.62 an hour. Prices are in US dollars. Read the full guide
Can I try it before I commit?
Yes. You can try 3 hours free first. The trial runs for 2 days, then the plan you choose starts. Payments are final, so start with one repeat task. Read the full guide
Does a virtual assistant replace my accountant?
No. A virtual assistant keeps records tidy and sends reminders. Tax, filings and accounting advice stay with your accountant. Read the full guide