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You're running a real business. And somewhere between the clients, the emails, the invoices, the scheduling, and the social media, you became the bottleneck. Hire a VA connects small business owners directly with professional vetted virtual assistants who are ready to take the work off your plate. No agencies. No markups. No platform fees. Just direct access to experienced women-run virtual assistant businesses across admin support, social media management, bookkeeping, operations, systems and tech, and more.
✓ VAs from around the world
✓ Find your VA in minutes
✓ Run by a 15-year VA industry insider
how it works
From overwhelmed
to supported.
No agencies, no middlemen, no markups.
Just direct access to professionals who know how to get work done.
why it matters
Your time is worth
more than your
to-do list
Small and mid-size businesses are growing, but
most owners are still doing work a great
Virtual Assistant could handle today.
📋 Inbox & calendar management
Never miss a follow-up or double-book again. Your VA keeps the details running so you can focus on growth.
📱Social media & content support
Stay consistent online without spending hours creating. Your VA handles scheduling, repurposing, and engagement.
⚙️ Operations & admin
Data entry, research, client onboarding, CRM updates — the work that matters but doesn't need to be you.
💬 Customer & client communications
Responsive, professional support for your clients — handled by someone who represents your brand well.
Most small business owners, realtors, photographers, therapists, coaches, contractors, and consultants, spend 2–3 hours every day on tasks a great virtual assistant could handle. That's 10 hours a week, 40 hours a month, and nearly two full months every year spent on work that isn't your core business. When you hire a VA through our directory, you get direct access to vetted professionals without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Our virtual assistants specialize in the industries and tasks that keep small service-based businesses running. And they're ready to start TODAY!
What they're saying
Business owners who finally
got their time back...
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I found my VA within a week of posting. She handles everything my inbox throws at her . I don't know how I ran my business without her.
Real Estate Agent
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The quality of VAs here is different. These aren't people figuring it out — they're professionals who know exactly what they're doing.
Online Coach
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I've tried Fiverr, Upwork, all of it. The VAs here are different. They actually understand how a small business works.
General Contractor
Who We Serve
Hire a VA serves small business owners across the United States and beyond who need reliable, professional remote support.
If you're a service-based small business owner who needs help with inbox management, calendar management, social media, bookkeeping, client communications, or business operations, there's a vetted VA in our directory who specialize in exactly what you need.
Our directory includes vetted virtual assistants who specialize in working with:
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Realtors and real estate professionals
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Photographers and creative service providers
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Therapists, counselors, and health and wellness practitioners
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Coaches and consultants
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Contractors, plumbers, electricians, and tradespeople
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E-commerce shop owners
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Accountants and financial service providers
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Attorneys and legal professionals
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Non-profit organizations
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Online course creators and community builders
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost to hire a virtual assistant?
A: Virtual assistant rates vary by specialty and experience. Most professional VAs charge between $25–$75 per hour, or offer monthly retainers starting around $400/month for part-time support. Browse our directory to see VAs across a range of specialties and reach out directly to discuss rates.
Q: Do I need to join a membership to browse VAs?
A: No. The Hire a VA directory is free to browse. Business owners can browse all VA profiles and post project opportunities at no cost.
Q: How are VAs vetted?
A: Every virtual assistant in our directory has been reviewed by Chastity Cortijo, a VA who has serviced the trades for over 15 years. Service providers must be running active service businesses, provide professional references, and meet our community standards before being listed.
Q: How quickly can I hire a VA?
A: Once you contact a VA through our directory, response time is typically within 24–48 hours. Most business owners are working with their new VA within one to two weeks of their first inquiry.
Q: What if I'm not sure what I need?
A: Book a 30-minute Find Your VA Clarity Call for $97. You'll leave knowing exactly what to delegate, who to look for, and what to pay.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Find your VA Clarity Call
Not sure what kind of VA you need or where to even start?
I'm Chastity, 15-year VA industry insider and founder of Hire a VA. I've hired, trained, and matched dozens of VAs with business owners. In 30 minutes I'll tell you exactly what to delegate, what to pay, and who to look for.
Hire right the first time.
$97
30-minute consultation