--- title: "What Can a Virtual Assistant Do in 25 Hours a Month?" description: "See what 25 hours a month of virtual assistant time covers: about six hours a week split across calendar, inbox and one project, shown as an illustrative plan." url: https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/blog/what-25-hours-a-month-gets-you publisher: Peachtree VA book: https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact --- # What Can a Virtual Assistant Do in 25 Hours a Month? Peachtree VAPublished October 7, 20264 min read The short answer Twenty-five hours a month is about six hours a week. That is enough for one assistant to run your calendar, triage your inbox and move one small project forward. This hours budget is an illustrative planning example, not a result. Your own split depends on your tasks. ## What can one virtual assistant do in 25 hours a month? Twenty-five hours a month is about six hours a week. In that time one assistant can manage your calendar, sort your inbox and move one small project forward. The split below is an illustrative planning example, not a promised result. Your own mix will differ. Here is one way to budget the month: Work block Hours a month What it can cover Calendar and scheduling 5 Booking meetings, rescheduling, reminders, travel holds Inbox triage 7 Sorting, drafting replies for your review, flagging urgent mail One standing project 9 A CRM clean-up, a slide deck, a process write-up, event planning Weekly check-in and reporting 2 A short call or note, a list of what was done Buffer for new requests 2 One-off tasks that arrive mid-month **Total** **25** This table is a planning example. It is not an estimate of what Peachtree VA will do for you. We set the real split with you after the discovery call. ## Why is 25 hours a useful starting point? Twenty-five hours is a small, low-risk way to test delegation. You do not have to hire a full-time person. You keep the work close enough to review, and you can change the amount as you learn. It also fits the way many owners work: a few daily tasks and one project. Some providers start higher. Boldly, for example, requires a minimum of 40 hours a month per assistant. Peachtree VA packages start at 25 hours a month, on a month-to-month agreement with 30 days notice. See our [published price comparison](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/blog/virtual-assistant-prices-published-2026) for how minimums differ. ## What should you hand over first? Hand over tasks that repeat every week and have clear steps. These are easy to check and quick to hand off. Calendar and inbox work meets both tests. Start there, then add the project once the first two run smoothly. A simple order works well: 1. **Week 1:** calendar and scheduling. 2. **Week 2:** inbox triage with drafts you approve. 3. **Week 3:** one standing project with a written goal. 4. **Week 4:** review hours, then adjust. Not sure what belongs on the list? Sort your tasks with our [delegation matrix](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/delegation-matrix), or read [what to delegate to a virtual assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/what-to-delegate-to-a-virtual-assistant). The idea of [delegation](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/delegation) is simple: hand over the task, keep the decision. ## How do you know the 25 hours were well spent? Check the hours report. Your Peachtree VA tracks and reports your hours regularly, which gives you full transparency on how they were spent. Compare the report with your plan each month. If one block runs over, move hours from another or add a few. Use three quick tests each month: - **Did the work I handed over stay done?** If not, write a short [standard operating procedure](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/standard-operating-procedure). - **Did I use all the hours?** If not, add a project. Read [what to do with unused hours](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/blog/unused-virtual-assistant-hours). - **Did the assistant run out of hours early?** If yes, add hours or trim the task list. ## What does 25 hours not cover? Twenty-five hours will not cover a full inbox, a heavy travel schedule and a large project all at once. It also does not replace an in-house hire when you need someone on site every day. Be honest about volume before you pick the number. Signs you need more hours: - You approve the same extra hours every month. - Tasks wait in a queue for days. - You still handle admin work in the evening. If those fit, add hours. If you are unsure, our [hourly rate calculator](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/hourly-rate-calculator) shows what your own time is worth, and the [VA matching quiz](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/va-matching-quiz) points you to a good starting point. Packages are matched through [Method Matching](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/method-matching), and most clients are matched in as little as 10 business days. ## What does a typical week look like at 25 hours? A week at about six hours is short, so spread it out. Small daily blocks keep your calendar and inbox moving, and one longer block each week moves the project. Here is an example week, shown as a planning illustration, not a promise. Day Hours Focus Monday 1.5 Calendar for the week, inbox triage, a plan for the project Tuesday 1 Inbox triage and replies for your approval Wednesday 1.5 Project work Thursday 1 Calendar changes, follow-ups, inbox Friday 1 Project work and a short summary of what was done Weeks vary. Our packages can flex week to week within reason, so a busy travel week can use more hours and a quiet week can use fewer. The monthly total still has to be used within the month. Keep a background project ready for any spare time, as described in [what to do with unused hours](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/blog/unused-virtual-assistant-hours). ## How do you prepare so the hours go further? A short briefing in week one saves hours later. Share your preferred reply tone, your meeting rules and the people who always get a fast answer. Add a list of recurring tasks with the usual day each one happens. Your assistant then works from a clear picture instead of asking you each time, and the first month moves faster. ## Next step See how our [virtual assistant packages](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/va-services) work, or [book a free strategy call](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact) to build your own 25-hour plan. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many hours is 25 hours a month? Twenty-five hours a month is about six hours a week, or a little over one hour on each business day. Most owners get the best use by giving the assistant a few set tasks every day and one larger project that fills the rest. ### Can I change my hours after I start? Yes. Peachtree VA packages are monthly, start at 25 hours, and can flex week to week within reason. If you need more hours, you can add them. Agreements are month-to-month with 30 days notice. ### Do unused hours carry over to next month? No. Peachtree VA hours do not roll over and have to be used within the month. We suggest you keep a long-term background project ready for any extra hours. Your VA tracks and reports hours so you can see where they went. ### Is 25 hours enough to start? For many owners it is enough to start. It covers a calendar, an inbox and one small project. If you hit the limit every month, add hours. If you leave hours unused, cut back or hand over a bigger project. ## Terms in this article - [CRM (customer relationship management)](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/crm) - [Standard operating procedure (SOP)](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/standard-operating-procedure) - [Delegation matrix](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/delegation-matrix) - [Virtual assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/virtual-assistant) - [Method Matching](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/glossary/method-matching) ## Sources 1. [Boldly: plans and pricing (minimum hours)](https://boldly.com/pricing-plans/) ## Keep reading - [### What to Delegate to a Virtual Assistant: 40 Tasks by Department Delegate tasks that repeat, follow clear steps and do not need your final judgment: email and calendar, data entry, scheduling, travel, invoicing support, social media posting and research. Keep strategy, hiring decisions, key relationships and anything that needs your signature. Start with three tasks, then add more. Read](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/what-to-delegate-to-a-virtual-assistant) - [### What to Do With Unused Virtual Assistant Hours Peachtree VA hours do not roll over to the next month and have to be used. The fix is an evergreen project: a long-term task your assistant works on whenever extra hours appear. Track hours each month, then adjust your package if the gap repeats. Other providers handle rollover differently, so compare. Read](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/blog/unused-virtual-assistant-hours) - [### What Do VA Companies Actually Charge? Published Prices, Oct 2026 As of October 2026, published U.S. virtual assistant plans run from about $36 to $39 an hour at Time Etc to $65 an hour at Boldly. Athena lists $3,000 a month for a full-time assistant. BELAY gives a typical range of $1,200 to $3,000 a month. Wing lists offshore part-time help at $699 a month for 80 hours. Read](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/blog/virtual-assistant-prices-published-2026) ## Get your week back. Book a free, no-obligation strategy call. We will map out what to hand off first, and you leave with a plan whether or not you become a client. [Book a free strategy call](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact)[or email info@peachtreeva.com](mailto:info@peachtreeva.com) ![Sarah Harlan, Client Experience & Operations Manager](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/sarah-harlan.DtVquYwL_2b0Qn7.webp) ![Darleen Priday, Vice President of Business Development](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/darleen-priday.jiyh6aPr_1PLR4H.webp) ![November Lee, Marketing Manager](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/november-lee.Cro_USs7_Z1Yhdwg.webp)