Admin & Support
Hire a Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant handles routine admin so you can focus on work only you can do: inbox, calendar, bookings, research and updates.
The role
What virtual assistants do
A virtual assistant works through a list of recurring and ad hoc tasks using your tools, follows written processes, and flags anything unusual. The best ones anticipate what comes next and keep clear notes of what they did.
Typical deliverables
- A managed inbox and calendar
- Travel and appointment bookings
- Research summaries
- Updated trackers and records
- Weekly task summaries
Tools you will see
- Gmail or Outlook
- Google Calendar
- Notion or Trello
- Slack
- Password managers
Choosing
How to choose virtual assistants
What to look for
- Careful, clear writing.
- Reliable responses during agreed hours.
- Experience with similar tasks and tools.
- Good judgement with confidential information.
Questions to ask
- 1Which tasks do you handle for current clients?
- 2How do you track what is pending?
- 3What hours will you be available?
- 4How do you handle access to email and accounts?
Planning
Before you post the job
Start small
Delegate a few defined tasks first, then add more as trust and processes develop.
What drives cost
Hours needed, time zone overlap, task complexity and required tools.
Hiring on Open Lance
- Posting a job and reviewing proposals are free.
- Each milestone is funded into escrow before work starts and paid when you approve it.
- Hire fixed-price, hourly, as a monthly Dedicated Hire, or buy a packaged Drop-In.
- Client fees are shown before you pay and added on top of the work.
FAQ
Questions about hiring virtual assistants
How many hours do I need?
Track admin time for a week or two. That gives a realistic starting point.
Can a VA manage my email?
Yes, with clear rules on what to reply to, file or escalate.
Should I use hourly or a Dedicated Hire?
Hourly suits variable needs. A Dedicated Hire suits a steady weekly role.
Related
Related skills
Post a job for virtual assistants
Describe the work and compare proposals. You only fund the first milestone once you have chosen someone.