Hire a Virtual Assistant in 60 Minutes

A remote Virtual Assistant (VA) is a skilled professional who helps you manage tasks remotely. Unlike AI assistants which provide automated responses and perform basic tasks based on set algorithms, a remote Virtual Assistant is a real person who thinks critically, adapts to different situations, and handles complex tasks that require human judgment and interaction. They manage all the mundane tasks and save you more than 20 hours a week. They can manage your inbox, meetings, calls, calendar, bookings, research, social media and assist you with anything you need.

How to hire a virtual assistant

Overloaded? Here's how to find the right Virtual Assistant without overthinking it:

1. List your pain points

Email? Appointments? Customer replies? Jot down what’s draining your day.

2. Set a budget that makes sense

$10 to $30/hour is typical. Think of it as buying back your time.

3. Choose the right platform

You can find Virtual Assistants through agencies or freelance platforms. Wishup gives you trained professionals with manager support and easy replacements. Freelance sites like Upwork, Fiverr, or Toptal work too — but you’ll need to do the vetting and onboarding yourself.

4. Write a job post that’s clear

Keep it simple. “I need someone to reply to customer emails within 24 hours” works better than vague descriptions.

5. Talk to a few candidates

You’re not just checking skills — you’re checking attitude. Look for someone who listens well and asks thoughtful questions.

6. Give them a small test

Pick a real task — like drafting a response or rescheduling an appointment. It’ll tell you more than any resume.

7. Set expectations early

Let them know how you like updates, what tools you use, and when you’re available. Clarity now avoids chaos later.

What does a Virtual Assistant Usually do?

Virtual Assistants can handle 200+ tasks, here is a list of virtual assistant services that a Wishup VA can do for you:

Email Management Services	Administrative Tasks	Social Media Management	Tasks for C-Suite Executives
Inbox organization and filtering	Calendar management	Content scheduling	Meeting preparation
Email sorting by priority	Meeting scheduling	Post creation	Travel coordination
Responding to routine inquiries	Travel arrangements	Hashtag research	Priority inbox management
Drafting professional email responses	Expense tracking	Engagement tracking	Executive report compilation
Follow-up email tracking	Document preparation	Community management	Board meeting documentation
Email template creation	File organization	Follower growth strategies	Strategic research
Spam and junk mail management	Data entry	Analytics reporting	Competitive intelligence gathering
Creating email folders and labels	Research compilation	Competitive analysis	Network relationship management
Archiving old emails	CRM updates	Influencer outreach	Presentation preparation
Managing multiple email accounts	Appointment setting	Comment moderation	Communication drafting
Scheduling email campaigns	Travel itinerary planning	Social media audit	Schedule optimization
Managing newsletter subscriptions	Expense report creation	Profile optimization	Decision support research
Email analytics and reporting	Booking accommodations	Content calendar creation	Key performance indicator tracking
Flagging important communications	Managing digital files	Trend monitoring	Stakeholder communication management
Unsubscribing from unnecessary lists	Creating presentation decks	Brand reputation management	Personal brand management
Creating auto-responders	Transcription services	Social listening	Event and conference coordination
Managing contact lists	Note-taking	Ad campaign support	Media monitoring
Email client setup and configuration	Minute recording	Graphics creation	Crisis communication support
Email security monitoring	Project tracking	Video content editing	Strategic partnership research
Attachment organization	Time management assistance	Platform-specific strategy development	Financial report review
Calendar invite management	Digital document conversion	Crisis communication management	Compliance tracking
Email communication workflow optimization	Database management	Audience segmentation	Market trend analysis
Email backup and recovery	Contact list maintenance	Performance benchmarking	Executive coaching coordination
Cross-platform email synchronization	Personal scheduling	Collaboration coordination	Public speaking support
Preliminary client communication screening	Reminder setting	Content repurposing	Thought leadership content curation
Email thread summarization	Travel visa research	Cross-platform content strategy	Professional development tracking
Handling customer support emails	Equipment inventory tracking	Engagement rate optimization	Succession planning support
Managing event and webinar registrations	Office supply ordering	Sentiment analysis	Corporate social responsibility tracking
Tracking email engagement metrics	Event planning support	Competitor content tracking	Innovation ecosystem monitoring
Personal and professional email separation	Report formatting	Social media policy development	Leadership team communication facilitation
Email signature design and management	Workflow documentation	User-generated content curation	Global market expansion research
Managing shared inbox for teams	Translation of basic documents	Social media account security	Risk management documentation
Email marketing list management	Personal task delegation	Demographic research	Corporate strategy visualization
Automated email sorting rules creation	Digital archiving	Hashtag performance tracking	Investor relations support
Tracking email response times	Compliance documentation	Content ideation	Executive networking coordination
Handling confidential email communications	Proofreading and editing	Profile consistency maintenance	Performance benchmarking
Email compliance checking	Customer communication logs	Social media tool management	Technology trend monitoring
Managing holiday and out-of-office communications	Internal communication coordination	Viral content identification	Corporate culture initiatives tracking
Email productivity analysis	Technology setup assistance	Audience interaction tracking	Leadership development program support
Cross-referencing email communications	Remote work infrastructure support	Social media contest management	Cross-departmental communication optimization
Managing vendor and partner communications	Time zone management	Testimonial collection	International business etiquette guidance
Email-based task creation and tracking	Virtual team coordination	Brand advocacy program support	Personal productivity system design
Tracking package and shipping notifications	Professional development tracking	Podcast and live stream promotion	Executive mentorship program support
Managing press and media communications	Performance documentation	Social media crisis prevention	Strategic decision documentation
Client onboarding email sequences	Policy and procedure documentation	Localization of social content	Industry conference abstract submission
Creating email communication guidelines	Resource allocation tracking	Influencer collaboration management	Professional publication tracking
Email-based research compilation	Training material preparation	Social media advertising optimization	Leadership skills development resources
Managing recruitment and HR communications	Client onboarding documentation	Content performance prediction	Global compliance monitoring
Preparing weekly/monthly email summaries	Business process mapping	Social media reporting automation	Executive team collaboration tools management
Email security and phishing detection	Cross-departmental communication facilitation	Strategic partnership identification	Long-term strategic planning support