Ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day as a business owner? You're not alone. Between endless emails, back-to-back meetings, and strategic planning, executives of large organizations are constantly stretched thin.
But what if there was a way to reclaim some of that precious time and focus on what truly matters – growing your business?
Enter virtual executive assistants (VAs).
Virtual executive assistants (VAs) are like personal superheroes, remotely taking care of those time-consuming tasks that keep you bogged down. Think scheduling meetings, managing travel arrangements, or even handling podcast production – these are all in a VA's wheelhouse, freeing you to focus on the big-picture stuff.
Not only this, the global virtual assistant market is booming, and is projected to reach a staggering 8.4 million workers by 2028. More and more businesses are recognizing the value VAs bring to the table. So, why not join the revolution and reclaim your time?
To help you find the best virtual executive assistants that are suited for large organizations, we have curated a list of 10 websites below.
We considered these factors when selecting the best options:
Leverage Assistants is a white-glove virtual assistant staffing company. The company was founded by Stephen Turban, a serial entrepreneur and McKinsey alum (his last company was bootstrapped to 8-digits revenue) and it focuses on picking 1% talent globally and then training you to delegate to them effectively. Leverage is highly selective for applicants - selecting less than .2% of its applicants who apply.
Leverage Assistants match businesses with flexible, college-educated competent offshore talent. Most of Leverage’s talent is in the Philippines or South Africa. Leverage is known for its high quality of talent and its delegation training for founders.
The service however is not as on-demand as other virtual assistant companies like Upwork (placement times are 2-4 weeks), and the service often includes a waitlist for interested founders, Leverage only provides full-time virtual assistants.
Large organizations seeking top-tier virtual executive assistants should consider Boldly (formerly Worldwide101). Their rigorous selection process guarantees highly skilled VAs proficient in scheduling, project management, communication, and comprehensive administrative support.
While their focus on quality might translate to premium pricing, Boldly stands out for its reliable team-based approach. This ensures consistent support and avoids single-point-of-failure issues that can arise with a dedicated assistant model.
While Boldly's VAs are highly skilled, they might not have in-depth knowledge of your specific industry. Training them on industry specifics could require additional time and resources.
ClearDesk specializes in providing high-quality offshore talent for roles critical to business growth and helps both small and big businesses. They offer virtual executive assistants who are skilled in strategic planning and administrative support.
We selected ClearDesk for its strong reputation and thorough assistant screening process. They also have a high Trustpilot score, indicating many satisfied clients. One downside is that ClearDesk operates as a matching platform rather than directly managing assistant experiences.
Prialto offers virtual executive assistants who can handle a variety of administrative tasks like scheduling meetings, managing calendars, organizing events, coordinating travel arrangements, and conducting research.
Their team of skilled assistants works closely with clients to understand their specific needs, taking care of everything from finding the perfect venue to communicating with guests.
We chose Prialto because of its reputation for providing customized support and highly-trained assistants. While their services might be more expensive due to their focus on quality, the personalized approach ensures everything runs smoothly from the start. Keep in mind that a more detailed initial briefing might be required to get the VA up to speed on your specific event requirements.
WoodBows is a renowned virtual assistant service provider with locations in India, the Philippines, and the U.S. They offer a wide range of virtual executive assistant services, including social media management, email management, internet research, and marketing, which are essential for executive support.
We included WoodBows on this list because they claim to hire virtual assistants with at least a decade of experience in their respective fields. WoodBows allows clients to select their preferred work hours, accommodating different time zones.
One potential drawback is that they function as a matching platform and do not manage your ongoing experience with the assistant, which may be a concern if you’re seeking a more hands-on VA matching service.
MyVA360 provides on-demand support with virtual executive assistants who have a broad range of skills. These VAs can assist with tasks such as scheduling, email management, internet research, and project coordination.
We chose this website because it matches businesses with VAs from their time zone, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
A potential drawback is that it operates as a matching platform, meaning they do not manage your experience with the assistant, which might be an issue if you prefer a more hands-on service.
Time etc is a good fit for large businesses as it offers comprehensive virtual executive assistant services in digital marketing, lead generation, sales support, market research, administrative tasks, and project management to big teams.
We recommend this website for its guarantee of professional, reliable virtual executive assistants tailored to small businesses’ needs, enhancing operational efficiency.
However, it’s a matching platform and doesn’t manage your experience with the assistant.
Fancy Hands specializes in providing dedicated virtual executive assistants who excel in a variety of tasks, including data analysis to uncover valuable insights. This capability is crucial for strategic planning, allowing you to gather necessary statistics to inform your next business move and tailor your executive approaches accordingly.
We selected Fancy Hands for its cost-effectiveness, offering a budget-friendly solution without compromising quality. However, a potential drawback is that it functions as a matching platform, so the quality of VAs can vary, and finding the perfect match may require some trial and error.
Remote CoWorker is an online platform that connects you with virtual executive assistants from the Philippines. It makes it easy to hire experts for high-level tasks such as strategic planning, project management, executive support, and other corporate functions.
The platform claims that all its VAs are thoroughly vetted professionals with college degrees and specialized skills in various areas. It offers flexibility to hire VAs with expertise in eCommerce, healthcare, insurance, and other business sectors.
However, a potential drawback is that Remote CoWorker may have limited options for specialized executive assistants compared to other platforms that offer more tailored services.
Outsourced focuses on virtual executive assistant services, making it a great choice for businesses aiming to build an offshore team in the Philippines. They provide skilled Executive VAs across various sectors including IT, healthcare, engineering, marketing, and finance.
The platform is known for selecting the top 5% of VAs in the Philippines and offers the option to hire assistants for either home-based or office-based roles.
However, potential clients should note that the platform's pricing structure can be unclear, which may make it difficult to evaluate the overall cost and value of their services initially.
Founded by serial entrepreneurs, Leverage Assistants is a white-glove service that helps you find 1% assistants and then teaches you how to build leverage with them.
If you’re interested in a strategy session to learn how to use an assistant, click here.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a Ph.D. student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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