Outsourcing Services for Small Businesses, Run by Your Own Virtual Assistant
Outsource the work that slows your business down, without handing it to a faceless call center. Go Hire Virtual matches you with a dedicated, pre-vetted virtual assistant who takes over your admin, customer service, bookkeeping, marketing or industry tasks, inside your own tools and managed by our U.S. team. From $12/hr with no long-term contracts.
Book a Free 15-Min Task AuditSee PricingWhat Can You Outsource to a Virtual Assistant?
Outsourcing to a virtual assistant means moving recurring business tasks, like admin, customer support, bookkeeping, scheduling and marketing, to a trained remote assistant instead of hiring in-house. With Go Hire Virtual, you get one dedicated VA who learns your business, works in your systems and is supported by our client success team. VAs start at $12/hr.
- Cost$12–$14/hr, no recruiting fees
- ModelDedicated VA, not a pool
- Time to startShortlist in 48–72 hours
- SavingsAbout $13,000/yr vs. an in-house receptionist's wages*
Business Tasks You Can Outsource
Pick one area or combine several into one full-time role.
Administrative work
Email, calendar, data entry, documents and back-office tasks.
Customer service
Phone, email and live chat support, order updates and follow-ups.
Front office & calls
Call answering, scheduling and correspondence.
Bookkeeping
Transactions, reconciliations, invoicing and monthly reports.
Executive support
Calendar, travel, inbox and follow-ups for owners and leaders.
Marketing
Social media, email campaigns and content support.
Outsourcing Firm vs. Freelancer vs. Dedicated Managed VA
Three common ways to outsource, and how they compare.
| Dedicated managed VA (Go Hire Virtual) | Traditional outsourcing firm | Freelancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who does the work | One dedicated assistant | A rotating team or pool | One person you find and vet |
| Knows your business | Learns your preferences over time | Varies by agent | Yes, if they stay |
| Works in your tools | Yes | Often their own systems | Usually |
| Vetting & backup | Pre-vetted, with backup coverage | Handled by the firm | You vet; no backup |
| Cost | From $12/hr | Varies | Varies |
How Outsourcing With Go Hire Virtual Works
From first call to your VA's first day.
Free 15-minute task audit
We map the tasks you want to outsource and the hours they take.
Shortlist in 48–72 hours
You get pre-vetted VAs matched to your industry and tools.
Interview and choose
Meet your top picks and choose the best fit.
Hand off and grow
Your VA takes over the work, with support from our client success team.
Outsourcing by Industry
VAs trained for the work and software in your field.
Medical & healthcare
Patient scheduling, insurance verification and front-office support.
Home services
Calls, booking, dispatch, quotes and invoicing for trades.
Construction
Bids, submittals, permits and subcontractor paperwork.
Real estate
Listings, showings, lead follow-up and transactions.
Startups
Inbox, CRM, support and operations for founders.
How Much Does Outsourcing to a VA Cost?
Simple hourly pricing, published up front.
| Plan | Rate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| General VA | $12/hr | Admin, scheduling, data entry, calls, and email, chat and customer support |
| Professional VA | $14/hr | Bookkeeping, marketing, design, tech support and specialized operations |
No recruiting fees, no benefits or equipment costs, and no long-term contracts required. *Savings estimate: a full-time General VA (40 hrs/week) costs about $24,960/yr, vs. about $38,002/yr in wages for an in-house receptionist at the BLS median of $18.27/hr (May 2025). That compares wages only, before payroll taxes, benefits, PTO and recruiting.
Outsourcing Services FAQs
What business tasks can I outsource to a virtual assistant?
Common tasks include email and calendar management, customer service, call answering, data entry, bookkeeping, invoicing, social media and industry-specific work like patient scheduling or dispatch.
How much does it cost to outsource to a virtual assistant?
Go Hire Virtual VAs start at $12/hr for general admin and support and $14/hr for specialized work. There are no recruiting fees and no long-term contracts.
How is this different from a traditional outsourcing company?
Instead of a rotating pool, you get one dedicated VA who learns your business and works in your own tools, managed by our U.S.-based team.
How fast can I start outsourcing?
After a free 15-minute task audit, you get a shortlist of pre-vetted VAs in 48–72 hours.
Can I outsource part-time?
Yes. You can start with a few hours a week and scale up or down as your workload changes.
Related Guides
Learn more before you outsource.
Outsource the Busywork. Keep the Growth.
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