How to create an SOP for a new virtual assistant?

Record the task once on Loom, then write the steps as a short checklist: what triggers the task, each step, where files go, what good looks like and when to ask you.

Record the task once on Loom, then write the steps as a short checklist: what triggers the task, each step, where files go, what good looks like and when to ask you. Your assistant can write the SOP from your video. Our SOP add-on documents your recurring tasks for $99.

Below is what an Administrative Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

Tasks You Can Hand Off

Best for small business owners, consultants and teams buried in admin work. Typical work includes:

  • Calendar scheduling, meeting invites and reminders
  • Document formatting, Google Docs and Microsoft Office work
  • Travel research and booking
  • Vendor follow-ups, purchase orders and invoice chasing
  • File organization in Google Drive, Dropbox or SharePoint

They already work in tools like Microsoft 365, Calendly, Dropbox and Slack. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.

Administrative Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $240 ($12.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $456 ($11.40 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $864 ($10.80 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,632 ($10.20 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $324 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $456. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

From Order to First Task

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: How to Onboard a Virtual Assistant in Your First Two Weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How to create an SOP for a new virtual assistant?

Record the task once on Loom, then write the steps as a short checklist: what triggers the task, each step, where files go, what good looks like and when to ask you. Your assistant can write the SOP from your video. Our SOP add-on documents your recurring tasks for $99.

How much does an Administrative Assistant cost?

Administrative Assistant packages start at $240 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($12.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

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