10 Companies That Hire Virtual Assistants to Work From Home

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Work From Home as a Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants have really gained popularity over the past several years.

If you have a wide range of administrative experience and great typing skills, then working from home as a virtual assistant can be a very rewarding and flexible career path.

Most virtual assistants are freelancers, or independent contractors and aren’t employed directly by the company, so you’ll be responsible for your own taxes. There are a few companies mentioned below however that do hire virtual assistants as regular employees.

 

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A virtual assistant or VA is somewhat like an administrative assistant or executive assistant. They perform a variety of tasks for business owners or executives, however, instead of performing the tasks in an office, or at the clients’ location, they’re performed remotely, usually from home.

Simply put, a VA is anyone offering paid services to entrepreneurs or business owners.

Duties of a Virtual Assistant

Some of the tasks performed by virtual assistants include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answering telephone calls
• Booking appointments
• Calendar management
• Creating reports
• Customer service
• File management
• Filtering and answering emails
• Internet research
• Making travel arrangements
• Personal errands
• Scheduling meetings
• Social media management
• Telemarketing
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Skills Needed

 

• Typing – Good typing skills are an essential part of the job. You should be able to type at least 50 to 60 words per minute, accurately.
• Computer skills – You should know how to operate a computer and various programs. You should also have basic troubleshooting skills.
• Communication skills – Since part of the job could involve talking to customers, answering the telephone, or scheduling appointments, having excellent communication skills a must, not just verbally, but also in writing.
• Writing skills – You’ll need to have excellent writing skills which include good grammar, spelling, and punctuation in order to type business documents, answer emails, and moderate social media accounts.
• Software skills – You need to have knowledge of various email platforms such as Gmail and Outlook. You’ll also need to know how to use MS Office and Google Office Suite.
• Organizational skills – Having excellent organizational skills is a must for a virtual assistant as you may be working on several tasks at once.
• Time management skills – You should know how to schedule your time in order to get tasks completed and the ability to work unsupervised.

 

Equipment Needed

The equipment you’ll need to work as a virtual assistant is pretty much the same as any other remote job with a few exceptions.

• Quiet, distraction-free work area
• Desktop or laptop computer
• Highspeed internet service
• Telephone
• Printer/Scanner
• MS Office and/or Google Office Suite

How Much do Virtual Assistants Make?

Most of the companies listed below pay between $10 and $20 per hour, depending upon your range of skills, experience, and abilities.

 

Companies That Hire Remote Virtual Assistants

 

20Four7VA

This company is headquartered in Maryland; however, they hire remote virtual assistants living in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Jamaica, India, and South Africa.

 

Assistant Match

This company operates a little differently than others because they require that you have an incorporated virtual assistant business when you apply. They also require that you have previous experience working from home, and you must be available to work during regular business hours. Most work appears to be part-time.

 

BELAY

This company hires remote executive assistants, web specialists, and bookkeepers. You must be able to self-train as training is not provided. They prefer a bachelor’s degree and experience working remotely. You must be available to work at least 20 hours per week, during business hours Monday through Friday.

 

Milrich Virtual Professionals

This company is headquartered in Virginia and has been in business since 2009. They offer a wide range of virtual assistant services. All virtual assistants are based in the United States. Starting pay is around $10 per hour. The number of hours is between 20 and 40, and you must be able to work Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

 

My BTLR

This company offers a wide range of virtual assistant services to various clients, such as small business owners and real estate agents. Most positions appear to be part-time, independent contractor positions. They hire anywhere in the United States.

 

NS Virtual Services

This company is headquartered in Canada and has been in business since 2008. They hire remote virtual assistants for a variety of services.

 

Profit Factory

This company is headquartered in Alberta, Canada, and helps small business owners to grow their businesses by helping them outsource tasks. They hire remote virtual assistants for a variety of duties. They offer both full-time and part-time hours, and the pay for most positions is $18 per hour or higher.

 

VASumo

Headquartered in California, this company hires remote virtual assistants living in the United States and Canada. They offer three months’ of advanced training, which is paid. They require at least three years’ of previous experience as a virtual assistant.

 

VaVa Virtual Assistants

This company has been in business since 2011 and is headquartered in California. They offer a wide variety of virtual assistant services, and all their virtual assistants work from home. Most jobs appear to start around $15 per hour.

 

Virtual Assist USA

This company hires virtual assistants for a wide range of services, including Social Media, Marketing, and Administrative. All virtual assistants are hired as employees and not independent contractors. They require a college degree and at least ten years’ of previous experience. You also must be able to pass a federal background check.

 

 

Other Places to Find Remote Virtual Assistant Jobs

Fancy Hands is a great place for those just starting out. You’re able to choose your own hours and work when you want. They pay by the task. You’ll receive $3 to $7 for each completed task to start, and the pay goes up from there. 

 

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