You do not need a full-time employee to stop doing everything yourself. A virtual assistant gives your small business real help, starting at 20 hours a month.
Virtual Assistant gives small business owners and local businesses a dedicated virtual assistant from $240 a month. You choose the role and the hours, and a US account manager matches you within 1 to 3 business days.
The problem a virtual assistant solves
Owners are the salesperson, bookkeeper, receptionist and marketing department, and small tasks crowd out the work that grows the business. Hiring feels like a big step, with salary, recruiting and payroll to think about.
What a normal week looks like with an assistant
Your assistant clears your inbox, answers customers, sends invoices and chases late payments. They schedule posts, keep your Google profile current and work from a checklist of your recurring tasks. Each week you hand off a little more.
The work to hand off first
- Email and calendar management
- Answering calls and booking appointments
- Invoicing and payment follow-up
- Bookkeeping and receipt tracking
- Social media posts and reviews
- Data entry and document prep
Your assistant already knows or will learn your tools, including Google Workspace, QuickBooks, Square, Canva, Microsoft 365. See more on our page for virtual assistants for small businesses.
Which assistant to hire
Administrative Assistant
An administrative assistant is the easiest starting point, handling your inbox, calendar and everyday admin.
Your day stops being reactive. Someone else sorts the inbox and the calendar first, so you start each morning with a short list of what actually needs you.
- Follow up with people who have not replied
- Book meetings, send invites and handle reschedules
- Organize Google Drive, Dropbox or SharePoint with clear folders and names
- Chase unpaid invoices with polite reminders
Administrative assistant packages start at $240 a month for 20 hours. Hire an administrative assistant for your business.
Bookkeeping Assistant
A bookkeeping assistant keeps invoices and books current every month.
Money comes in faster. Invoices go out on time and late payers get regular, polite reminders.
- Categorize transactions in QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks or Wave
- Send payment reminders and track overdue accounts
- Track due dates so nothing is paid late
- Organize year-end files for your CPA
Tax returns and tax advice stay with your CPA or enrolled agent. Bookkeeping assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours. Hire a bookkeeping assistant for your business.
Social Media Assistant
A social media assistant keeps your business visible while you serve customers.
Followers get answers. Comments and messages get replies, which keeps conversations and potential customers from going cold.
- Research hashtags, trends and competitors
- Edit short-form videos and add captions
- Keep your posting schedule consistent
- Reply to comments and direct messages
Paid ads are handled by the Digital Marketing Assistant. Social media assistant packages start at $280 a month for 20 hours. Hire a social media assistant for your business.
What it costs for small businesses
You pay the same clear price wherever you are, and you see the exact total before you order. Skilled VA prices for the roles above:
- Administrative Assistant: $240 for 20 hours, $456 for 40 hours or $864 for 80 hours a month
- Bookkeeping Assistant: $320 for 20 hours, $608 for 40 hours or $1,152 for 80 hours a month
- Social Media Assistant: $280 for 20 hours, $532 for 40 hours or $1,008 for 80 hours a month
Senior Specialists, with 5+ years in the field, cost 35% more. US-Based Specialists, who live and work in the United States, cost 90% more. If you would rather not commit to a monthly package, pay-as-you-go hours start at $14.40 an hour and stay valid for 90 days.
Why hire your assistant from Virtual Assistant
Your assistant works remotely and keeps the business hours of your time zone. You get a person who learns your business, with a team behind them when something needs fixing.
- They learn how you work: Your account manager turns your routine into a written checklist on the kickoff call, so you explain each job once.
- Old books can be fixed: Start with a one-time cleanup project, then use a monthly package to keep everything current.
- Design and scheduling together: One person handles the plan, the graphics, the posting and the replies, so you only give one set of instructions.
- Free replacement: If your assistant is not the right fit, we match you with a different one at no extra cost.
- Clear prices, no lock-in: See your exact price before you order. Month-to-month packages can be cancelled any time, and unused hours roll over within your package limit.
- A US account manager: One person matches you, runs your kickoff call and stays your contact if anything needs fixing.
A virtual assistant or an in-house hire?
An in-house hire makes sense when the job needs someone physically on site. For work done on a screen or a phone, a virtual assistant usually costs far less, because you pay only for working hours, with no recruiting, desk, equipment or payroll taxes to arrange. You can also start with 20 hours a month and grow, instead of committing to a full-time salary before you know how much work there is.
How to get started this week
- Build your package: choose a role, your hours and an experience level, and see your price straight away
- Pay your itemized invoice by card or crypto
- Your US account manager matches you within 1 to 3 business days and runs your kickoff call
- Your assistant starts on a written checklist of your first tasks for your business