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Everything about virtual assistants

Practical guides and answers to the most frequently asked questions about virtual assistants, what it is, what it costs, which tasks you outsource and how to hire one.

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Twenty guides that walk you through everything in plain language.

Sweden

Hiring a virtual assistant in Sweden

What it costs per month, which agreements you put in writing and what applies across the border.

Tax

Is a virtual assistant tax deductible?

Two separate questions: the invoice in your books and the VAT you reclaim.

Coaching

A virtual assistant for coaches

What a VA handles around your sessions, clients and invoicing, and where the line runs.

Webshop

Shopify or WooCommerce?

What you hand over per platform, and why WooCommerce needs maintenance.

Return

Is a virtual assistant worth it?

The hourly rate at which it pays for itself, and when it does not.

Social media

Outsourcing social media

Agency, virtual assistant or doing it yourself; the cost of each route.

Customer service

Outsourcing customer service

What it costs, what you keep yourself and from how many questions it pays off.

Choosing

How many VA hours do you need?

From 10 to 60 hours a month, and how to work out what fits you.

Calendar

Outsource calendar management

Let someone else book your meetings and guard your diary.

Security

Working securely with a VA

Share access without handing over passwords, plus the GDPR side.

Email

Outsource email management

Have your inbox triaged and sorted without losing control.

WordPress

What does WordPress maintenance cost?

Monthly prices, what is included and how often to update.

Administration

Outsourcing admin as a freelancer

Invoicing, receipts and VAT prep off your plate.

Webshop

A VA for your webshop

Products, orders, customer questions and returns handled.

Get started

When do you need a VA?

The 7 signs it is time to outsource tasks.

Trends

Virtual assistant vs AI?

The difference between a human VA and AI, and why human plus AI wins.

Basics

What is a virtual assistant?

Meaning, tasks, way of working and cost. The complete introduction.

Pricing

What does a virtual assistant cost?

Hourly rates, monthly packages from €840 and the cost comparison with staff.

Get started

How to hire a virtual assistant in 5 steps

From mapping your tasks to scaling up, start within days.

Comparison

Virtual assistant vs. permanent employee

Cost, flexibility and risk compared with an employee and a temp worker.

Tasks

Which tasks can you outsource?

A complete overview per specialism, from administration to webshop management.

Audience

Virtual assistant for freelancers and SMEs

Grow without hiring staff, with flexible support.

Benefits

The 9 benefits of a virtual assistant

Time savings, lower costs, focus and more. All the benefits at a glance.

Decision guide

How to choose the right virtual assistant?

Checklist with criteria, questions and red flags for your choice.

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