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100+ Tasks Our VAs Manage

Founders hire Virtual Assistants for research, hiring support, inbox cleanups, scheduling, outreach, personal stuff, and more.

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Why Wishup is the Smarter Choice

VA Onboarding Speed & Availability
Talent Quality & Training
Trained in AI/No-Code Tools
Task Management App
Replacement & Money-Back
Dedicated Account Manager & VA Knowledge Transfer
Managed Service (Wishup)
60 minutes (always available)
0.1% (Pre-vetted & Pre-trained)
✅ 120+
✅ Free App (Worth $299)
✅ Yes
✅ Yes
Freelance Platforms
Up to 3 weeks (waitlist)
Unclear (No training)
❗Limited
❌ No
❌ No
❌ No
Other VA Companies
1 to 2 weeks (waitlist)
1% (Pre-vetted Only)
❗Limited
❌ No
❌ No
❌ No

Why Wishup is the Smarter Choice

VA Onboarding Speed & Availability

Managed Service (Wishup)60 minutes (always available)
Freelance PlatformsUp to 3 weeks (waitlist)
Other VA Companies1 to 2 weeks (waitlist)

Talent Quality & Training

Managed Service (Wishup)0.1% (Pre-vetted & Pre-trained)
Freelance PlatformsUnclear (No training)
Other VA Companies1% (Pre-vetted Only)

Trained in AI/No-Code Tools

Managed Service (Wishup)✅ 120+
Freelance Platforms❗Limited
Other VA Companies❗Limited

Task Management App

Managed Service (Wishup)✅ Free App (Worth $299)
Freelance Platforms❌ No
Other VA Companies❌ No

Replacement & Money-Back

Managed Service (Wishup)✅ Yes
Freelance Platforms❌ No
Other VA Companies❌ No

Dedicated Account Manager & VA Knowledge Transfer

Managed Service (Wishup)✅ Yes
Freelance Platforms❌ No
Other VA Companies❌ No

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4 More Reasons to Hire a Virtual Assistant from Wishup

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Fully Managed Service Platform

Hiring, training, QA and support all handled by us.

Stringently Pre-vetted

Wishup evaluates VAs on aptitude, skills, English proficiency, communication, personality traits and cultural fit.

8 Weeks Training

A Wishup VA is trained to manage business workflows and automation.

5-Minute Response Time

Our VAs follow a 5-minute TAT in Your business hours.

How We Turned Challenges into Wins

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How Wishup helped a client collect over 100K in bad debts within 45 days through virtual assistants

What seemed like an impossible task was achieved by Wishup's virtual assistants by following a streamlined process, efficient team management, and outstanding leadership skills. Note: Client details have been changed to protect their identity Scenario Dr. Smith is a well-established medical practitioner with a growing practice. However, her hectic schedule leaves her with little time for administrative work and following up on outstanding no-show payments with her patients. She maintains all ...

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How Wishup Virtual Assistant helped its client secure a $300 Million Deal

In this case study, we delve into how a virtual assistant was pivotal in propelling The WC Group to secure potential deals worth $300 million, boosting their growth trajectory, client relationships, and operational efficiency.

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Here's all you need to know

Hire a Virtual Assistant in January 2026

Virtual assistant is similar to your right hand. They take routine decisions and repeat work off your plate so you can focus on real work.

What tasks people usually give to a virtual assistant?

Most people start small.
They delegate tasks that take time but don’t need their personal involvement.

Most delegated tasks are:

  • Sorting and replying to emails
  • Sending follow-ups
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Updating CRM or spreadsheets
  • Doing basic research
  • Preparing reports or summaries

Steps to hire a virtual assistant

  1. Define your needs

    Before you look for a virtual assistant, be clear about what you need.

    • Tasks
      List time-consuming work like email handling, scheduling, data updates, follow-ups, social media support, or basic research.
    • Skills
      Note any specific skills required such as CRM tools, spreadsheets, design tools, accounting software, or industry knowledge.
    • Budget
      Decide whether you prefer hourly or monthly support.
      Costs vary based on skill level and responsibility. It starts from $1000/month and goes till $5000/month.

      At Wishup, you get a fully managed, trained and pre-vetted VA starting from $1,299/month.

      Know more about our pricing.

    • Hours
      Decide if you need part-time, full-time, or task-based help.
      Also consider time zone overlap if needed.

  2. Find candidates

    Once your needs are clear, explore hiring options.

    • Freelance platforms
      Platforms like Upwork or Fiverr offer a large talent pool.
      Suitable for task-based or short-term work.
    • Managed services
      Companies like Wishup, Belay, Athena, and similar providers.
      Offer pre-vetted virtual assistants, ongoing support, and replacements.
    • VA Agencies
      Firms such as Prialto, Zirtual, Virtual Latinos, etc.
      Often handle onboarding, hiring, contracts and payroll.
    • Job boards or networks
      LinkedIn, referrals, or professional groups.
      Quality depends on screening and availability.

    Each option works for different levels of involvement and risk.

  3. Screen and interview

    Shortlisting is where most good hires are decided.

    • Job description
      Clearly mention tasks, tools, working hours, and expectations.
    • Profile review
      Look for relevant experience, communication clarity, and past work examples.
    • Interview
      Ask about task handling, problem-solving approach, communication style, and tool familiarity.
    • Trial task
      Assign a small paid task to check understanding, speed, and reliability before long-term commitment.
  4. Finalize and onboard

    After selection, set the foundation properly.

    • References
      Check past work experience if available.
    • Tools and access
      Set up email, task tools, or shared documents needed for work.
    • Start small
      Begin with core tasks and increase responsibility gradually as trust builds.

    Clear onboarding reduces most future issues. Wishup is known for the fastest onboarding, where you onboard a VA in 60 minutes.

What most people get wrong while hiring a virtual assistant

  • Hiring before defining outcomes
  • Choosing cost over clarity
  • Skipping a trial task
  • Expecting ownership without context
  • Assigning too many tasks on day one

15 reasons to hire a virtual assistant from Wishup

  • Hire in 60 minutes
  • 10+ years of experience in remote staffing
  • 3–4 years average retention
  • 50+ industries covered
  • Clients from Harvard & Y Combinator–backed startups
  • 8-week structured training
  • 5-minute response time in your time zone
  • Fully managed service
  • No payroll, HR, or compliance headaches
  • Pre-vetted assistants only
  • Quick replacement if something does not work
  • Ongoing performance monitoring
  • Dedicated success and support team
  • VAs trained in 120+ AI tools
  • Get VAs to automate your workflow

FAQs About Hiring a Virtual Assistant in 2026

A virtual assistant (VA) is a remote professional who helps you with admin, operations, research, or creative tasks. From inbox zero to social media scheduling to customer support—they keep things moving so you don’t have to. Wishup’s virtual assistants are pre-trained and can jump into tasks like inbox management, appointment setting, or even CRM updates without hand-holding

Define tasks, choose a hiring model, and start with a trial. With Wishup, onboarding is done in 60 minutes.

Once you hire a virtual assistant, they can be onboarded in 30 minutes. The advantage of working with a virtual assistance agency like Wishup is that we screen, vet, and hire virtual assistants, so you don’t have to!

Freelance = flexibility but heavy vetting. Managed = instant access to trained, reliable professionals.

There are plenty of communication channels to ensure you can stay in touch with your virtual assistant, including email, Slack, and WhatsApp. We also have an internal app that helps you track your virtual assistant’s daily activities.

Ranges from $8/hr offshore to $75/hr in the US. Managed services simplify pricing with upfront pricing models. With WIshup, you get a virtual assistant starting from $1,299/month.

Start with small tasks, set clear expectations, and use tools for visibility. At Wishup, all assistants sign NDAs, go through background checks, and are monitored for quality. You also get a dedicated account manager in case you ever need to switch or scale.

Yes. Wishup guarantees <5 min response time during US working hours.

Not with Wishup. Our assistants come pre-trained on popular tools and business processes. We even give you onboarding support to set them up fast. That means less downtime, more doing.

Benefits include increased productivity, cost savings, access to specialized skills, and the ability to focus on core business activities.

Yes, VAs can assist with personal tasks like scheduling appointments, managing household chores, or planning events.

You can delegate over 90 tasks to a virtual assistant—anything that clutters your day. Some of the most common include: email management, calendar scheduling, inbox clean-up, meeting coordination, travel bookings, CRM updates, lead generation research, customer follow-ups, order tracking, social media posting, basic design edits, data entry, online research, invoice creation, expense tracking, managing Zoom links, setting reminders, preparing reports, transcription, replying to reviews. You can download the full list of 90+ tasks you can delegate [above on this page]. It’s designed to help you identify everything you no longer need to do yourself.

Yes. When you hire a Virtual Assistant with Wishup, you also get a bookkeeper free.

It’s simple — just hire a Wishup Virtual Assistant. Along with your VA, you receive a free bookkeeper plus $500 worth of business tools, giving you a total of $1,000 in added value.

Yes, Wishup offers virtual assistant support through automation.

Choosing between a freelance virtual assistant and a managed VA service comes down to reliability and effort on your part. With a freelancer, you might get more flexibility or a slightly lower rate, but you are responsible for vetting, training, and managing that person fully. In contrast, a managed VA service (like Wishup) pre-screens and trains VAs for you. This means you get instant access to a qualified, reliable automation expert, along with support and replacements if needed. In short, a managed service takes care of the heavy lifting (recruitment, training, oversight) so you can simply delegate work and trust it will be done correctly.