US and Canada-based virtual assistants, without the hiring.

Executive assistants, legal assistants, receptionists and industry specialists based in North America, on monthly plans that fit your workload. Book a free consultation and we'll match you with the right person.

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Most businesses start with one of these four. On your consultation we'll help you work out which frees up the most of your time.

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Human assistant or AI receptionist?

They solve different problems. Many businesses use both: AI for the phone, a person for everything else.

Virtual assistant

  • Judgement, follow-up and initiative
  • Works across your email, CRM, store and documents
  • Handles messy, one-off tasks
  • Part-time from a few hours a week

AI receptionist

  • Answers every call, 24/7
  • Books appointments into your calendar
  • Takes messages and sends you a summary
  • Predictable monthly cost

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From first call to the right help

Tell us what you need, talk it through on a free consultation call, and get matched with help that fits your work and hours.

1 · Your request
Receptionist · 200–1,000 callsDental clinic · US Eastern
2 · Free consultation
AIAI receptionist24/7 answering, books into your calendar
LRLive receptionistTrained team, your script
+AI + live togetherAI first, people for the important calls
3 · You get started
Plan agreed on the callBuilt around your hours and call volume
Calls answered from day oneSummaries by email or text
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Tasks, hours or calls, and where you need support. Two minutes.

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Receptionist & answering guides

Answering service

A business answering service picks up every call in your company name, takes messages, books appointments and routes urgent calls.

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Small business answering service

Answering services built for small businesses: affordable plans, calls answered in your name, appointments booked, messages sent instantly.

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Legal answering service

A legal answering service for law firms: 24/7 intake, conflict-check details, consultation booking and urgent call routing, handled in your firm's name.

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Medical answering service

Medical answering service for clinics and practices: appointment booking, refill and triage messages, after-hours on-call routing.

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Dental receptionist (AI + live)

Never miss a new-patient call. A dental AI receptionist or virtual dental receptionist books appointments, handles recalls and answers insurance questions 24/7.

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AI receptionist for plumbers & HVAC

An AI receptionist for plumbers, HVAC and home-service businesses answers every call on the job, books jobs, captures emergency details and texts you the lead.

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AI receptionist for salons

An AI receptionist for hair salons, nail salons, spas and barbers books appointments while you're with clients, answers price questions and fills cancellations.

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AI answering service

AI answering services pick up business calls instantly, 24/7: they book appointments, answer FAQs, qualify leads and hand off to a person.

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After-hours answering

An after-hours answering service covers nights, weekends and holidays: urgent calls escalated, messages taken, appointments booked for the next day.

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Answering service cost

How much does an answering service cost? Virtual receptionist pricing explained: per minute, per call and flat AI plans, plus an estimator.

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Call center outsourcing

Outsource inbound calls, customer support and order lines to a call center or answering team.

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US-based virtual receptionist

A US-based virtual receptionist answers your calls live in your business name: American accents and hours, bookings, intake and urgent routing.

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AI receptionist in Canada

AI receptionists for Canadian businesses: 24/7 answering, bookings, bilingual options and handoff to people.

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AI receptionist for auto repair

An AI receptionist for auto repair shops answers every call, books service appointments, gives status updates and captures leads while technicians keep working.

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AI receptionist for roofers & electricians

An AI receptionist for roofing and electrical contractors answers every call, books estimates, flags emergencies and texts you the lead while you're on a job.

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AI receptionist for small business

An AI receptionist for small business answers every call, books appointments and hands off to people when needed.

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Hiring guides

Appointment setter

A virtual appointment setter books qualified meetings and appointments from your leads: calls, texts and emails followed up fast.

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Hire a virtual assistant

Hire a virtual assistant the right way: decide what to delegate, choose freelancer or agency, interview, trial and onboard.

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Virtual assistant companies

How virtual assistant companies and VA agencies work, what they charge, and the questions to ask before you sign.

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Virtual assistant cost

Virtual assistant cost explained: typical hourly rates by country and skill, monthly costs for part-time and full-time, freelancer vs agency, and a calculator.

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Virtual personal assistant

A virtual personal assistant handles your inbox, calendar, travel, bills and life admin online.

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Offshore VAs (Philippines & more)

Hiring offshore virtual assistants from the Philippines, India or Latin America: costs, time zones, communication, and how to make remote assistants work.

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Real estate VA

A real estate virtual assistant follows up leads, manages listings, schedules showings and coordinates transactions, so agents can sell.

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Virtual medical assistant

A virtual medical assistant handles scheduling, insurance verification, patient messages, records admin and billing support for practices and clinics.

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Dental virtual assistant

A dental virtual assistant books patients, verifies insurance, runs recalls, follows up treatment plans and handles billing for your practice.

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E-commerce / Shopify VA

An ecommerce virtual assistant manages product listings, orders, returns, customer emails and marketplace admin for Shopify and online stores, daily.

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Bookkeeping VA

A bookkeeping virtual assistant categorises transactions, reconciles accounts, sends invoices, chases payments and keeps your books ready for your accountant.

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Insurance VA

An insurance virtual assistant handles quoting prep, renewals, certificates, policy changes and client service for insurance agencies and brokers.

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Construction VA

A construction virtual assistant handles estimates support, scheduling, permits paperwork, supplier orders, invoicing and customer updates for contractors.

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Legal intake specialist

A virtual legal intake specialist screens new enquiries, collects case and conflict-check details, books consultations and follows up leads.

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Virtual paralegal

A virtual paralegal drafts and formats documents, organises case files, manages deadlines, prepares filings and supports discovery, under attorney supervision.

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US-based virtual assistants

Hire a US-based virtual assistant: same time zones, native English, familiarity with US business, and managed monthly plans.

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Canadian virtual assistants

Hire a Canadian virtual assistant: North American hours, English and French options, familiarity with Canadian business, and managed monthly plans.

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Virtual assistant for law firms

A virtual assistant for law firms handles client intake, scheduling, billing, document admin and follow-ups, so attorneys spend more time on billable work.

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Paralegal vs legal assistant

Paralegal vs legal assistant: how the roles differ in tasks, training and supervision, and how law firms use virtual paralegals and legal assistants.

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VA for financial advisors

A virtual assistant for financial advisors handles scheduling, onboarding paperwork, CRM updates and client follow-ups, with US-based options available.

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VA for therapists

A virtual assistant for therapists handles scheduling, intake forms, insurance checks and billing, so clinicians can focus on clients.

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Property management VA

A property management virtual assistant handles tenant enquiries, maintenance requests, showings, rent reminders and owner reports, so managers can scale doors.

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Chief of staff vs executive assistant

Chief of staff vs executive assistant: how the roles differ in scope, seniority and focus, and when a virtual executive assistant is the right first step.

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VA for small business

How a virtual assistant helps a small business: what to delegate first, how many hours you need, and how to choose a reliable, US or Canada-based service.

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VA for startups & founders

A virtual assistant for founders and entrepreneurs runs the inbox, calendar, investor and hiring logistics, so you can spend your time building the company.

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Email management VA

An email management virtual assistant triages your inbox daily, drafts replies, unsubscribes the noise and flags what needs you.

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Online business manager

What an online business manager does, how an OBM differs from a virtual assistant, and when a growing business needs one, the other, or both.

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VA for accountants & CPAs

A virtual assistant for accountants and CPA firms handles client onboarding, document chasing, scheduling and admin, so tax season stops taking over evenings.

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Executive vs personal assistant

Executive assistant vs personal assistant: how the roles differ in focus, tasks and seniority, and how to choose the right virtual assistant for your needs.

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Administrative vs executive assistant

Administrative assistant vs executive assistant: scope, tasks, seniority and who they support, plus how to choose between a virtual admin and a virtual EA.

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How to delegate

How to delegate work effectively: what to hand over, how to brief it, how to keep quality high, and how founders and executives use assistants to do it.

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Virtual assistants in New York

Hire a virtual assistant for your New York business: Eastern hours, New York business know-how and managed monthly plans.

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Virtual assistants in California

Hire a virtual assistant for your California business: Pacific hours, California business know-how and managed monthly plans.

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Virtual assistants in Texas

Hire a virtual assistant for your Texas business: Central hours, Texas business know-how and managed monthly plans.

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Virtual assistants in Florida

Hire a virtual assistant for your Florida business: Eastern hours, Florida business know-how and managed monthly plans.

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Virtual assistants in Toronto

Hire a virtual assistant for your Toronto business: Eastern hours, Ontario business know-how and managed monthly plans.

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Virtual assistants in Vancouver

Hire a virtual assistant for your Vancouver business: Pacific hours, British Columbia business know-how and managed monthly plans.

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Questions

What does a virtual assistant do?

A virtual assistant works remotely on the tasks that eat your week: inbox and calendar, calls, customer messages, bookkeeping, research, social media and more.

How much does a virtual assistant cost?

It depends on the kind of help, how many hours a month you need and where your assistant is based. Managed services usually offer monthly plans, and your free consultation is where you find the right one for your workload.

Human VA or AI receptionist?

AI is best for answering calls 24/7 and booking appointments at a predictable cost. A human VA is better for judgement and work across many tools. Many businesses use both.

Where are the assistants based?

You choose. Many clients want assistants in the United States or Canada for shared time zones and native English; tell us your preference on the form.

What happens after I request a consultation?

We review your request and contact you by phone or email to arrange a short call at a time that suits you. There's no obligation.

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