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Ardent is a full service digital strategy and marketing agency. For almost 20 years we have supported our clients’ digital marketing needs across the country and internationally. Client satisfaction and their business success have been our goals since we opened our doors. In fact many of our clients today have remained with Ardent since our ... read Ardent LLC reviews & insights
Ardent is a full service digital strategy and marketing agency. For almost 20 years we ... read Ardent LLC reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Seattle, United StatesTRUE Space virtual enable you to have a desired commercial address without the need to lease a commercial office with a long term office lease. Your clients can easily locate your business office on the internet. Operating with a residential, post office, or shopping plaza address will impact your ability to win clients. TRUE Space ... read True Space reviews & insights
TRUE Space virtual enable you to have a desired commercial address without the need to ... read True Space reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92010Atlanta, United StatesWe help small business owners, managers and entrepreneurs focus on what matters most — growing their business — by providing reliable, trustworthy virtual assistants without the cost or hassle of hiring an onsite employee. Our Freedom Makers, associated with the military, are freed to take on the work they want no matter where the military ... read Freedom Makers reviews & insights
We help small business owners, managers and entrepreneurs focus on what matters most — growing ... read Freedom Makers reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92015Oakland, United StatesTRUSTY OAK provides US-based virtual assistant services to busy leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and creative teams. At TRUSTY OAK, our first focus is on earning and increasing trust between us and our clients, partners, and colleagues. Trust is equal parts character and competence, and we believe that when we work on developing these areas we are ... read TRUSTY OAK reviews & insights
TRUSTY OAK provides US-based virtual assistant services to busy leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and creative teams. ... read TRUSTY OAK reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492015Austin, United StatesVirtuDesk is the perfect solution for your business! Whether you are seeking assistance with Customer Service Support, Marketing, Prospecting your Leads, or Administrative tasks, we offer competitive rates with a streamlined process and the best trained Virtual Assistants in the industry. Our company specializes in recruiting, training and managing virtual assistants, as well as monitoring ... read Virtudesk reviews & insights
VirtuDesk is the perfect solution for your business! Whether you are seeking assistance with Customer ... read Virtudesk reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92016Kirkland, United StatesTRUSTY OAK provides US-based virtual assistant services to busy leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and creative teams. At TRUSTY OAK, our first focus is on earning and increasing trust between us and our clients, partners, and colleagues. Trust is equal parts character and competence, and we believe that when we work on developing these areas we are ... read Digital Secretary reviews & insights
TRUSTY OAK provides US-based virtual assistant services to busy leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and creative teams. ... read Digital Secretary reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491990Houston, United StatesSince 2005, Serenity Virtual Assistant Services is a sole proprietorship based in Southern California. Specializing in Social Media and Internet Marketing Consulting.
Since 2005, Serenity Virtual Assistant Services is a sole proprietorship based in Southern California. Specializing ... read Serenity Virtual Assistant Services reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9Calexico, United StatesWe provide fully managed hands off staff outsourcing service, to help grow your businesses, lower risk and increase your net income. We focus on Training our VA to be able to manage all you day to day tasks so you can focus on your business.
We provide fully managed hands off staff outsourcing service, to help grow your businesses, lower ... read Unleash Your Team reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92010Austin, United StatesColleen Atwood, CEO of Atwood, LLC is passionate about business administration. She enjoys assisting other small- and medium-sized business owners with tasks they simply don’t have time for during the day. She appreciates how overwhelming it can get to try to balance work and personal life. With fifteen years’ experience handling business administration tasks in ... read Atwood reviews & insights
Colleen Atwood, CEO of Atwood, LLC is passionate about business administration. She enjoys assisting other ... read Atwood reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Seattle, United StatesHow do we do it? We used the Cover Desk method before there was a Cover Desk. As a result, we made our own independent insurance agency more efficient and profitable while offering excellent customer support. Now we want to help other agencies do the same for their business.Large brands have access to more resources ... read Cover Desk reviews & insights
How do we do it? We used the Cover Desk method before there was a ... read Cover Desk reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492011Austin, United StatesWe are a virtual assistant organization that specializes in making things happen and getting things done - let us wrangle your administrivia and get some of your valuable time back!
We are a virtual assistant organization that specializes in making things happen and getting things ... read Exec Wranglers reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92015Austin, United StatesScribaceous, Inc. is a woman-owned business headquartered in San Diego & serving the world. Offering Wordpress websites, graphic design & virtual assistant services, including email marketing, social media management, optimized blog content and more.
Scribaceous, Inc. is a woman-owned business headquartered in San Diego & serving the world. Offering ... read Scribaceous, Inc reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9San Diego, United StatesBostonFirst Administrative Management Services (BFAMS) is a Virtual Assisting (VA) firm specializing in Business, Personal and Event Management. We make lives easier for busy professionals by increasing their value. BFAMS prides itself on being the “glue” between our client’s needs and the solution. Many companies particularly small business owners find themselves spending long hours on ... read BostonFirst reviews & insights
BostonFirst Administrative Management Services (BFAMS) is a Virtual Assisting (VA) firm specializing in Business, Personal ... read BostonFirst reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013Columbia, United StatesInteractions provides Intelligent Virtual Assistants that seamlessly combine artificial intelligence and human understanding to enable businesses and consumers to engage in productive conversations. With flexible products and solutions designed to meet the growing demand for unified, multichannel customer care, Interactions is delivering significant cost savings and unprecedented customer experience for some of the largest brands ... read Interactions LLC reviews & insights
Interactions provides Intelligent Virtual Assistants that seamlessly combine artificial intelligence and human understanding to enable ... read Interactions LLC reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92004Franklin, United StatesYour Faithful Assistant is an Administrative Consulting Company designed to virtually assist small business owners and non-profit organizations with their administrative and clerical needs. Started in Baltimore, Maryland in 2009, Your Faithful Assistant has grown to serve clients in Maryland, Virginia, New York and New Jersey. Your Faithful Assistant provides services using a consulting approach ... read Your Faithful Assistant reviews & insights
Your Faithful Assistant is an Administrative Consulting Company designed to virtually assist small business owners ... read Your Faithful Assistant reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92009Baltimore, United StatesAssistTree provides professional virtual administrative and business support services to companies across the United States. We help businesses streamline daily operations by offering skilled virtual assistants who handle essential administrative tasks efficiently and reliably. Our services include email and calendar management, data entry, document preparation, customer support coordination, CRM updates, scheduling, and backend operational support. ... read Assisttree reviews & insights
AssistTree provides professional virtual administrative and business support services to companies across the United States. ... read Assisttree reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92018Boca Raton, United StatesGYST is a modern personal assistant service providing experienced, skilled and savvy assistants who anticipate and fulfill both the stated and unstated needs of our clients. We make it possible for you to work with the best assistants available, plus we insure and bond all of our assistants so you are safe and secure in ... read GYST reviews & insights
GYST is a modern personal assistant service providing experienced, skilled and savvy assistants who anticipate ... read GYST reviews & insights
NA10 - 492009NYC, United StatesMy name is Ivana Matteo, Owner of I.M. Your Virtual Assistant. For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of supporting high-level management, healthcare executives, CEOs, and business owners with their administrative and office management needs. Unfortunately, due to a health crisis, my exciting opportunities in the corporate world came to a sudden halt. ... read I.M. Your Virtual Assistant reviews & insights
My name is Ivana Matteo, Owner of I.M. Your Virtual Assistant. For over 20 years, ... read I.M. Your Virtual Assistant reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 9NYC, United StatesVirtual Support Gal, LLC helps clients get in front of their audience by increasing their online presence and managing the back-end operations. We have over 10+ years of experience and our services are always tailored to your exact needs. Get a free consult at our website.
Virtual Support Gal, LLC helps clients get in front of their audience by increasing their ... read Virtual Support Gal reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Hartford, United StatesWe cover so many services, we are more than just a virtual assistant for small business or a lifestyle management firm we are truly a professional and elite level of business assistance. Don't just think of us for the little tasks, we are more than capable of helping you actively improve your business for the ... read 7 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT SERVICES reviews & insights
We cover so many services, we are more than just a virtual assistant for small ... read 7 VIRTUAL ASSISTANT SERVICES reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Brooklyn, United StatesFor an organization to achieve its goals, there needs to be proper planning, supervision, coordination, record keeping, and facility maintenance. These are the basic responsibilities of my virtual administrative management service. With Virtual Assistants 4U you can be sure to get these online services, and others, for your company. Our major aim is to help ... read Virtual Assistants 4U reviews & insights
For an organization to achieve its goals, there needs to be proper planning, supervision, coordination, ... read Virtual Assistants 4U reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9NYC, United StatesRescue Desk was founded in 2008 with one goal in mind: to build a virtual assistance firm that works behind the scenes helping small-business owners succeed. Our job is to make your job easier. We are an executive assistant, marketing assistant, project manager, and creative coordinator all rolled into one, and our job is to ... read Rescue Desk reviews & insights
Rescue Desk was founded in 2008 with one goal in mind: to build a virtual ... read Rescue Desk reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92008Madison, United StatesAt MOD Assistants we provide our clients with the ease of mind that only a completed check list of errands can provide. Our highly qualified assistants provide personal, business and virtual services including running errands, shopping, food prep, laundry / dry cleaning, administrative support, filing and organization.
At MOD Assistants we provide our clients with the ease of mind that only a ... read MOD Assistant reviews & insights
NA10 - 492009Denver, United StatesErrand Service Biz, Inc DBA e-Services is a Pet Care, Senior Care, Personal Errand and Corporate Errand service provider for: Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Interlocken, Erie, Niwot, and surrounding areas. We are your one stop shop for taking back your life. Our well trained, reliable and loving staff can take care of the needs of ... read e-Services reviews & insights
Errand Service Biz, Inc DBA e-Services is a Pet Care, Senior Care, Personal Errand and ... read e-Services reviews & insights
NA10 - 49Lafayette, United StatesOnCalla Call Centers is a live answering service that is completely staffed with native English speakers. At each of our locations, you'll find highly-trained, friendly operators who are utilizing state-of-the-art technology to make your business run more smoothly. Our call agents are spread out across Guyana South America once a British colony. Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana Https://www.britannica.com/place/Guyana Using ... read OnCalla reviews & insights
OnCalla Call Centers is a live answering service that is completely staffed with native English ... read OnCalla reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92017Sheridan, United StatesI’m an experienced executive administrative assistant that moved her desk to the virtual world to help companies and executives worldwide. Fueled by my passion for helping others, I have supported companies, executives, and staff members during the last 30 years in the fields of travel, sales, technology, mortgage, and the non-profit world. I strive to ... read Virtual Desk Assist reviews & insights
I’m an experienced executive administrative assistant that moved her desk to the virtual world to ... read Virtual Desk Assist reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Charleston, United StatesIsn't it time you finally enjoyed life and let someone else handle the rest? Today’s lifestyles are far too hectic to get everything done yourself. The idea of being a supermom or superdad is simply a myth, just like the misconception that if you don't have kids you have endless free time. The reality is ... read The Urbane Concierge reviews & insights
Isn't it time you finally enjoyed life and let someone else handle the rest? Today’s ... read The Urbane Concierge reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9San Francisco, United StatesYou have a small business, now you have employed a business coach to help you get more business in these economic times. The coach says “You need to have an internet presence these days to compete. This means social media like having a profile on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest, blogging, posting articles to article ... read Julia's Virtual Assistant Service reviews & insights
You have a small business, now you have employed a business coach to help you ... read Julia's Virtual Assistant Service reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9St. Louis, United StatesAt Prialto, we amplify the personal and professional lives of executives, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and their companies. We manage teams of experienced, multi-lingual virtual administrative assistants that can amplify
At Prialto, we amplify the personal and professional lives of executives, sales professionals, entrepreneurs, and ... read Prialto reviews & insights
< $25/hr50 - 2492008Portland, United StatesPROVIDE REMOTE EMPLOYEES TO BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS, STARTUPS, INNOVATIVE & EMERGING COMPANIES IN THE WORLD TO HELP THEM BOOST PRODUCTIVITY & DO WHAT THEY DO BEST!
PROVIDE REMOTE EMPLOYEES TO BUSINESSES, ENTREPRENEURS, STARTUPS, INNOVATIVE & EMERGING COMPANIES IN THE WORLD TO ... read TasksEveryday reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9San Francisco, United StatesPerssist is a virtual personal assistant that uses great people supported by proprietary technology to provide anyone with 24/7 on-demand support. Perssist is a problem solver, time saver, and a single point of contact to help you through anything that comes up on your to-do list. Perssist is made up of a team of passionate ... read Perssist reviews & insights
Perssist is a virtual personal assistant that uses great people supported by proprietary technology to ... read Perssist reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 9NYC, United StatesFounded in 2013, VA Staffer is an Inbound Marketing Agency powered by Virtual Assistants. We partner with businesses to help them grow by specializing in Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Lead Generation and Social Media Marketing. Our Exclusive Membership Model empowers busy people with a virtual workforce that can do numerous things, not just limited ... read VA Staffer reviews & insights
Founded in 2013, VA Staffer is an Inbound Marketing Agency powered by Virtual Assistants. We ... read VA Staffer reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92013Manila, PhilippinesSwansonSimpleSolutions, LLC is a home-based business in which I assist you, the small business owner and entrepreneur by organizing the administrative tasks involved in running your business. Working from my home office, I can support your business with reliable, dependable, and cost-effective office solutions. I specialize in helping other business owners take care of their ... read Swanson Simple Solutions reviews & insights
SwansonSimpleSolutions, LLC is a home-based business in which I assist you, the small business owner ... read Swanson Simple Solutions reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Kenosha, United StatesAerodev has a variety of business development services and resources to strengthen your business. No matter what stage you are in we would be honored to help you get from Good to Great!
Aerodev has a variety of business development services and resources to strengthen your business. No ... read Aerodev reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Brookfield, United StatesChatterBoss is the brainchild of Valerie Trapunsky, who founded the company in 2017 after a decade spent working as a top-level assistant for A-list celebrities and as the Chief of Staff for high-net-worth individuals and CEOs. During that time, Valerie developed a passion for effective problem-solving, and became committed to bringing the same level of ... read Chatter Boss reviews & insights
ChatterBoss is the brainchild of Valerie Trapunsky, who founded the company in 2017 after a ... read Chatter Boss reviews & insights
NA10 - 492017NYC, United StatesMAESTRO PERSONAL ASSISTANTS provides high-impact marketing and loyalty programs with a powerful incentive: cell phone access to a live VIP personal assistant and information service 24 hours a day—branded in your company name. We constantly add value to your marketing, products and services by promoting your company in a very personal way. Maestro offers customized ... read Maestro Personal Assistants reviews & insights
MAESTRO PERSONAL ASSISTANTS provides high-impact marketing and loyalty programs with a powerful incentive: cell phone ... read Maestro Personal Assistants reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492004Dallas, United StatesPentacle Tech Solutions is a 24-7 flexible resource who provide your company with the services needed to address incoming inquiries without requiring you to go through the process of onboarding a new employee.
Pentacle Tech Solutions is a 24-7 flexible resource who provide your company with the services ... read Pentacletech Solutions reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92018Dallas, United StatesExpert Virtual Assistants strives to be a global leader in providing virtual support services with superior customer support using the latest software, innovative tools, and techniques. We seek to serve our clients with the highest integrity. Our experts design our services exclusively to meet the individual needs of our clients.
Expert Virtual Assistants strives to be a global leader in providing virtual support services with ... read EXPERT VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 9Virtual Assistance provides support to your organization to suit your needs on a budget, without having to hire a full-time employee: • Savings in payroll, health plans, insurance and benefits • Savings in time training and guidance to employees. The increase staff productivity to spend more time in the development and implementation of strategies to ... read The Virtual Secretary reviews & insights
Virtual Assistance provides support to your organization to suit your needs on a budget, without ... read The Virtual Secretary reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92012Dallas, United StatesEvery company’s needs are different. By taking a tiered approach to services, there will always be an option that’s right for you. ---------------- Tier 1: Organizational Development Improving individuals and systems for a better functioning organization. Tier 2: Human Resources Helping you manage the employment process effectively. Tier 3: Virtual Assistant Your offsite resource for ... read Approach HR & Virtual Services reviews & insights
Every company’s needs are different. By taking a tiered approach to services, there will always ... read Approach HR & Virtual Services reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Maple Grove, United StatesWe work with small businesses (2-10 employees) and entrepreneurs within about 15 miles of Coppell, Texas. Why only in and around Coppell? Because our business is built on relationships, getting to know each other and being invested in your business. We believe that happens best when we can sit in the same room, look each ... read Pride Group Co reviews & insights
We work with small businesses (2-10 employees) and entrepreneurs within about 15 miles of Coppell, ... read Pride Group Co reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013Dallas, United StatesIn 1997, I opened up The Virtual Secretary providing virtual administrative assistant services. When I started my business, working virtually was unheard of. Now, it's commonplace to contract out positions and work remotely. I honestly feel that virtual assistants paved the path to understanding how much businesses can save by utilizing remote workers and hiring ... read The Virtual link reviews & insights
In 1997, I opened up The Virtual Secretary providing virtual administrative assistant services. When I ... read The Virtual link reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 491997Dallas, United StatesWhether you are looking to become an outsourcing expert, become a Virtual Assistant and work remotely, start your own Virtual Assistant company, or are looking for resources and tools to improve your business and lifestyle – we have what you are looking for, with real and honest user reviews.
Whether you are looking to become an outsourcing expert, become a Virtual Assistant and work ... read Virtual Assistant Assistant reviews & insights
< $25/hr2 - 92011Panama City, PanamaApex Healthcare Solutions is a one stop shop for solutions to the most common challenges facing medical facilities as well as business offices. We offer services on medical office staffing, medical office virtual staffing, clinical processes and billing. Whether you need to set up a new practice from scratch, or just get some billing help, ... read Apex Healthcare Solutions reviews & insights
Apex Healthcare Solutions is a one stop shop for solutions to the most common challenges ... read Apex Healthcare Solutions reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492010Dallas, United StatesThe Bookworm Virtual Assistant Services specialize in the areas of: marketing/advertising database development and management point of sale/inventory systems and management managing website content including online catalogs desktop publishing email advertising We are proficient in Office tools including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. This includes the locally hosted and Office365 versions of these tools. ... read The Bookworm reviews & insights
The Bookworm Virtual Assistant Services specialize in the areas of: marketing/advertising database development and management ... read The Bookworm reviews & insights
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91977Sauk Rapids, United StatesTime-starved solopreneurs come to us when their business is growing and expanding. And they’re in overwhelm. Big time. They need someone to manage the behind-the-scenes stuff, usually things they don’t want to do, want to learn to do, have the time to do, or should do but don’t (ahem, website updates, email marketing, blogging, and ... read AngCo reviews & insights
Time-starved solopreneurs come to us when their business is growing and expanding. And they’re in ... read AngCo reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Minneapolis, United StatesDavis Virtual Resources (Davis VR) provides administrative support and business systems training to small businesses and associations. Davis VR was developed to provide a solution for small businesses that have time- consuming administrative needs, but aren’t prepared to hire a full-time employee. Decades of experience in a wide variety of companies makes Davis VR uniquely ... read Davis Virtual Resources reviews & insights
Davis Virtual Resources (Davis VR) provides administrative support and business systems training to small businesses ... read Davis Virtual Resources reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr10 - 492012Dallas, United StatesOur team has been service clients in the virtual staffing industry for 10+ years! We have helped clients all over the world to hire hundreds of employees and contractors both locally and virtually. Better, Faster, Smarter: We believe in providing you with the best talent options available globally. We can help quickly and efficiently source ... read Virtual Staffing Partners reviews & insights
Our team has been service clients in the virtual staffing industry for 10+ years! We ... read Virtual Staffing Partners reviews & insights
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Minneapolis, United States
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