Virtual assistant for startups

Stay agile—delegate tasks and scale faster.

Building a startup is demanding. Our startup virtual assistants can handle admin, scheduling, and customer support, so you can focus on growth and innovation. Get cost-effective, flexible support tailored to your startup’s needs.

Flexible support for growing startups.

Startups thrive on speed, but repetitive tasks slow you down. Managing emails, data entry, and investor communications takes time away from funding, product development, and growth. A virtual assistant helps you stay lean, move faster, and focus on what matters.

At ScaleUp Teams, we provide top 1% vetted VAs from the Philippines, ensuring skilled, reliable support. Our free two-week trial means zero risk, and our no-downtime guarantee ensures you only pay for productive hours. Get expert help with market research, CRM updates, investor outreach, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top responsibilities a virtual assistant can handle for a startup? Virtual assistants can handle a variety of responsibilities for startups, saving time and allowing entrepreneurs to focus on business growth. Some top tasks include:
  • Administrative tasks: Virtual assistants manage calendars, schedule appointments, handle email management, and organize files. They can also assist with data entry, transcribing notes, and managing calls.
  • Social media management: VAs can manage a brand’s online presence by designing and scheduling content, responding to inquiries, and launching social media campaigns.
  • Market research: Virtual assistants can identify target demographics, monitor competitors, track campaign engagement, and develop buyer personas.
  • Customer support: Providing customer support is another key responsibility, which can include answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Content creation: VAs can create blog posts, write copy for social media, and update website content. Some may also have skills in graphic design and video editing to create visually appealing content.
  • Invoicing and financial tasks: VAs can prepare invoices, manage bookkeeping, and track financial resources to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Recruitment support: Virtual assistants can assist with hiring by creating job descriptions, posting on job platforms, reviewing resumes, and scheduling interviews.
  • Website development and maintenance: Depending on their skills, VAs can assist with website updates, selecting themes, managing company information, and ensuring functionality.
  • Project management tools: VAs can use tools like Asana or Trello to track tasks, manage deadlines, and streamline collaboration.
By delegating these tasks, startups can improve efficiency, streamline operations, and scale faster.

What are the key benefits of outsourcing startup tasks to a virtual assistant?

A virtual assistant brings efficiency and flexibility to startup founders, allowing them to focus on their core business instead of getting stuck in time-consuming tasks like admin, customer support, and research. Delegating these responsibilities helps startups scale faster without the overhead of hiring in-house staff.

VAs can handle everything from scheduling and bookkeeping to lead generation and social media management, ensuring key operations run smoothly. This allows founders to prioritize strategy, growth, and securing new opportunities while maintaining a lean, cost-effective business model.

What are the cost benefits of hiring a virtual assistant over a full-time employee for a startup?

Hiring a virtual assistant gives startups access to skilled, dedicated virtual assistants without breaking the bank. Unlike hiring a full-time employee, VAs offer cost efficiency by eliminating expenses like office space, benefits, and payroll taxes—you only pay for productive hours worked.

At ScaleUp Teams, we provide top 1% vetted VAs with a free two-week trial, ensuring you get high-quality support without long-term commitments. This allows startups to scale efficiently while keeping overhead costs low and gaining flexible, reliable assistance.

How can a virtual assistant help with data entry and organization for a startup?

A virtual assistant helps startup founders work more efficiently. They take care of time-consuming tasks like data entry, managing databases, and organizing documents. This allows businesses to focus on their core activities without becoming bogged down in repetitive administrative work.

VAs can input, sort, and maintain accurate records across CRM systems, spreadsheets, and project management tools. They also organize digital files, ensuring quick access to essential data. By outsourcing these tasks, startups improve efficiency, reduce errors, and free up valuable time for growth-focused activities.

How do you match me with a virtual assistant?

At ScaleUp Teams, we begin with a discovery call to understand your unique business processes. Our recruitment team then identifies a virtual assistant whose skills align with your specific needs. Once selected, we handle onboarding and training to ensure your VA is ready to support your operations effectively. This streamlined process ensures a seamless integration of the VA into your business.

How much do VA services cost for a startup? At ScaleUp Teams, we offer flexible pricing plans to suit your business needs
  • Part-Time Plan: Starting from $699 per month for 40 working hours of support.
  • Full-Time Plan: Starting from $1,099 per month for 80 working hours of support.
Both plans include offshore recruitment, onboarding, HR, and payroll services. We also provide a free two-week trial and a free replacement guarantee, ensuring you find the right fit for your business.

How do you invoice?

At ScaleUp Teams, we handle timesheets and send one simple monthly invoice, making billing easy and hassle-free.

Why should I hire with ScaleUp Teams?

At ScaleUp Teams, we go beyond just providing virtual assistants—we deliver top-tier, highly vetted talent to ensure your business runs efficiently. Here’s why we stand out:

We work exclusively with the top 1% of VAs in the Philippines, ensuring you get the best support available. Unlike other providers, we offer a free two-week trial, so you can test the fit risk-free. If your VA isn’t the right match, we’ll replace them at no cost during the trial.

We’re also the only VA service that guarantees no downtime. Our VAs receive 10 days of fully paid leave each year—covered by us—so you never have to worry about disruptions to your business. With ScaleUp Teams, you get reliable, high-quality virtual assistants who integrate seamlessly into your operations.

What time zones can your virtual assistants work in?

Our virtual assistants are based in the Philippines and can align their schedules to match your business hours, regardless of your time zone. This flexibility ensures seamless collaboration and uninterrupted workflow, no matter where you’re located.