--- title: "U.S.-Based Virtual Assistant Services for Small Business" description: "Hire a U.S.-based virtual assistant for your small business. Matched by people in as little as 10 business days, from 25 hours a month, month to month." url: https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/va-services publisher: Peachtree VA book: https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact --- # U.S.-based virtual assistants for small business A U.S.-based virtual assistant is a vetted remote professional who works from the United States on your calendar, inbox, projects and admin for a set number of hours each month. Peachtree VA matches most clients in as little as 10 business days, from 25 hours a month, with a free rematch if the fit is wrong. [Book a free strategy call](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact) ![Dora Jiling, Executive Assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/_astro/dora-jiling.B2m_4Uvs_Z1Ube2W.webp) **Dora Jiling**Executive Assistant Minimum 25 hours a month Time to match As little as 10 business days Terms Month to month, 30 days notice Where VAs work 100% U.S.-based Rematch Free, no expiration date ## Matched by people We match on skill set, personality, culture and capacity. A person who knows your business makes the match, not an algorithm. ## Vetted before they meet you Every VA clears multi-stage interviews, a skills assessment, background checks and reference checks, and signs an NDA. ## Low entry point Packages start at 25 hours a month on a month-to-month agreement, and you can add hours when you need them. ## A guarantee with no deadline If the fit stops working, tell your Relationship Specialist. We rematch you at no extra cost. ## Matched by people, _not an algorithm_ From a free call to a dedicated match, with a Relationship Specialist who stays with you. 1. 01 ### A free strategy call Thirty minutes on how you work, what is eating your week and what to hand off first. 2. 02 ### Method Matching A real person matches you on competency and chemistry: skill set, personality, culture and capacity. Not an algorithm. 3. 03 ### Meet your match Most clients have vetted, personalized support in place in as little as 10 business days, starting with a kick-off call. 4. 04 ### Stay supported A dedicated Relationship Specialist stays with the partnership. If the fit is ever wrong, we rematch you at no extra cost. **100% Matching Guarantee.** If the fit ever stops working, we rematch you at no extra cost. It has no expiration date. ## What does a U.S.-based virtual assistant do? A U.S.-based virtual assistant (VA) is a remote professional who works from the United States and handles your recurring administrative and operational work. Think inbox, calendar, travel, research, reports and project follow-up. You set the priorities. Your VA keeps the work moving between your meetings. Your VA is not a task machine. The best ones spot problems before they turn into requests. Our clients describe them as a right hand, a task partner and, over time, a thought partner. The goal is simple: you work on the business, not in the admin. Our clients range from CEOs and COOs to entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and busy leaders without dedicated support. Teams with resource gaps and organizations feeling the strain of growth also use us. If you want a closer look at the role itself, read our guide on the [difference between a virtual assistant and an executive assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/virtual-assistant-vs-executive-assistant). ## What tasks can I hand to a virtual assistant for small business? You can hand off nearly any task that does not need your personal judgment. A virtual assistant for small business owners typically covers inbox and calendar work, scheduling, customer follow-ups, spreadsheets, research, event logistics and light marketing support. The table groups the tasks we list on our service page. Area Tasks your VA can take Inbox and calendar Inbox and voicemail management, calendar and complex scheduling, meeting prep and deliverable tracking Operations Team and project coordination, digital file organization and access management, workflow and systems optimization, SOP and training documentation, onboarding and offboarding tasks Sales and clients Customer service and client follow-ups, CRM and data maintenance, lead research and prospect lists, draft proposals and quotes, referrals, reviews and client appreciation tasks Marketing support Social media, video and podcast support, newsletter creation and distribution, blog edits and minor website updates, Canva graphic design Research and reporting Research and executive briefs, competitor and market analysis, reports, dashboards and surveys, spreadsheet creation and maintenance Finance admin Invoice and contract coordination, administrative bookkeeping support, budget, subscription and software tracking Events and travel Event logistics, registration and follow-up, speaker, sponsor and webinar support, travel planning and booking, vendor communication People Job postings and interview scheduling, job candidate communication Not sure what to hand off first? Our guide on [what to delegate to a virtual assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/what-to-delegate-to-a-virtual-assistant) walks through it. You can also run the [Delegation Matrix](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/delegation-matrix) to sort your own task list. Administrative bookkeeping support is not the same as full bookkeeping. If you have no financial infrastructure, our [bookkeeping service](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/bookkeeping) is the better fit. A VA works best when you already have a CPA or bookkeeper and need someone to handle the paperwork around them. ## How does Method Matching pair me with the right VA? Method Matching is how we pair you with a VA. A person at Peachtree VA matches you on competency and chemistry: skill set, personality, culture and capacity. These partnerships are built through understanding, not an algorithm. Most clients are matched in as little as 10 business days. Competency alone does not make a good match. A qualified assistant who is wrong for how you work is still the wrong assistant. So we also look at soft skills, such as emotional intelligence and how a person handles interpersonal dynamics, and at how well they fit your company culture and leadership style. Here is how it works from your side. 1. **Discovery call.** A free 30-minute call. We learn how you work and what you need to hand off. You leave with a delegation roadmap whether you hire us or not. 2. **Method Matching.** We handpick your VA. You answer a short set of questions about what you want and what works best for you. 3. **Meet your match.** In as little as 10 business days, you meet your VA. We run a kick-off call so you see the impact from day one. 4. **Ongoing support.** A dedicated Relationship Specialist stays with the engagement and oversees onboarding and the health of the partnership. Katie Howard of KH Consulting put it this way: “It’s miraculous to me how perfect my virtual assistant is for who I am and what I was looking for.” For more detail, read [how Method Matching works](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/how-we-work/method-matching) or take the [VA matching quiz](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/va-matching-quiz) to see which kind of assistant fits you. ## How does a U.S.-based virtual executive assistant differ from a standard VA? A virtual executive assistant supports a leader directly. The work leans toward calendar strategy, inbox triage, meeting preparation, travel and confidential communications. A standard VA may take on a wider mix of tasks. At Peachtree VA, both come from the same vetted pool and the same matching process. Some of our clients want a few hours of help each week. Others want a standing partner who knows their priorities well enough to act without being asked. Our minimum of 25 hours a month fits both. If you want a close look at the part-time model, see our page on the [fractional executive assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/fractional-executive-assistant). To compare the two roles side by side, read our guide on [hiring an executive assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-hire-an-executive-assistant). ## How are Peachtree virtual assistants vetted? Every Peachtree VA clears multiple rounds of interviews, a skills assessment, background checks and reference verification before joining our team. Each one signs a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before seeing your business. All of our virtual assistants and bookkeepers are based in the United States. The path for an applicant is demanding by design. It starts with a skills assessment focused on task management. A video interview with behavioral questions and scenarios comes next. A final interview with our Talent Acquisition Manager follows. A background check comes last, if the person is hired. You can judge us on our process, our guarantee and what clients say. Peachtree VA has a 5.0 rating across 25 Google reviews. ## What are the minimum hours, terms and payment options? Packages start at 25 hours a month on a month-to-month agreement with 30 days notice. Hours can flex week to week within reason. They do not roll over to the next month, so use them. We take credit card and ACH payments. We do not publish a price list. The cost depends on the number of hours you need. A conversation with our Director of Business Development helps you set that number. If you need more hours later, you can add them. Your VA tracks and reports hours regularly, so you see exactly how they are spent. Our entry point is lower than that of most other VA companies. We want to meet you where you are and help you grow. For a look at how VA pricing models work across the market, see our guide to [virtual assistant cost](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/virtual-assistant-cost). One planning tip from our team: always keep a long-term or evergreen project in the background. If a few hours are left in a month, your VA can shift to that project and every hour gets used. Term What it means for you Minimum package 25 hours a month Agreement Month to month, with 30 days notice Flexibility Hours can flex week to week within reason Added hours Add more when you need them Unused hours Do not roll over to the next month Hours of work Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in your preferred time zone Payment Credit card and ACH ## What is the 100% Matching Guarantee? If your VA is not the right fit, we rematch you at no extra cost. Our 100% Matching Guarantee has no expiration date. Six months in or three years in, tell your Relationship Specialist and we start matching again. You do not start over, because we already know your business. Fit problems are rare, but they happen. Jason Henderberg of Henderberg Business Solutions had a first VA who wanted fewer hours while he wanted more. The match was not a fit. In his words, “your team pivoted very well for me,” and the VA he brought on next has been “exceptional.” Your Relationship Specialist steps in right away to diagnose the issue and find a new VA, so gaps in service stay short. The guarantee has three parts: - No additional cost, ever - No expiration date - No starting over from scratch ## What is it like to work with a VA day to day? Your VA works Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., synced to your preferred time zone. You can give your VA a company email address and a title. We encourage you to fold your VA into your team. Expect a short ramp-up. Amy Zehfuss, founder of Springboard Strategy, says it “takes a minute to onboard and get to know each other, but then it’s seamless back-and-forth.” Our guides on [onboarding a virtual assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-onboard-a-virtual-assistant) and [giving a VA access safely](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/guides/give-a-virtual-assistant-access-safely) cover the first weeks in detail. Your VA is a 1099 independent contractor to Peachtree VA, not your employee. We handle the contract and compliance side. Talk to your CPA or attorney about how contractor status applies to your case. Real-time call answering is rarely the best use of a VA’s time. Your VA can return calls and reply to emails, and we can recommend options when you need live answering. ## Who hires a Peachtree VA? Leaders who have become their own bottleneck hire a Peachtree VA. Our clients include healthcare practices, nonprofits, law firms, consultancies, wellness brands, e-commerce companies and recruiting firms. The common thread is not an industry. It is a busy leader with more to do than hours to do it. Clients tell us the same story from different angles. Lindy Nowak of Up in a Day says her VA is her “right-hand woman.” Beth Carr of Fortified Branding ran a time audit and found she was spending 20+ hours a week on admin. Katie Howard had her VA build the outlines for grant proposals. We also serve coaches, consultants and nonprofits. See our pages for [coaches and consultants](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/coaches-and-consultants) and for [nonprofits](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/virtual-assistant-for-nonprofits). If you want help at home too, our [personal assistant services](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/va-services/pa-services) cover the household side. ## Should I hire a VA, a bookkeeper or a full-time employee? Hire a VA for flexible administrative and operational support. Hire a bookkeeper for your financial records. Hire a full-time employee when the role needs someone in your business every day. We offer all three, so you can start small and add support as you grow. If you need Start with A few hours a week of admin and calendar help [Virtual assistant](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/va-services) Clean books and monthly financial statements [Bookkeeping](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/bookkeeping) A permanent full-time team member [Recruitment services](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/recruitment-services) Our FAQ explains why many owners choose a VA over a traditional hire. You skip payroll taxes, insurance costs, recruitment fees and training investments. You also skip the long vetting and interviewing cycle. We cover how this stacks up in our [virtual assistant FAQs](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/va-services/faq). ## Next step Start with the [VA matching quiz](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/va-matching-quiz), or [book a free strategy call](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/contact). The 30-minute call is free, and you keep the delegation roadmap whether you work with us or not. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does a virtual assistant do for a small business? A virtual assistant takes on the recurring work that keeps a business running: email, calendar, scheduling, travel, research, reports, CRM updates, social media support and document formatting. You hand off the admin and keep your time for clients, sales and strategy. ### How fast can I get a U.S.-based virtual assistant? Most Peachtree VA clients have vetted, personalized support in place in as little as 10 business days. That covers a free 30-minute discovery call, Method Matching, and a kick-off call with your new assistant so you see the impact from day one. ### What is the minimum commitment? Packages start at 25 hours a month on a month-to-month agreement with 30 days notice. Hours can flex week to week within reason, and you can add hours when you need more. Unused hours do not roll over to the next month. ### What if my virtual assistant is not a good fit? Tell your Relationship Specialist. We diagnose the problem and rematch you at no extra cost. Our 100% Matching Guarantee has no expiration date, so it works six months in or three years in. You do not start over, because we already know your business. ### Is a Peachtree VA an employee? No. Our virtual assistants are 1099 independent contractors to Peachtree VA. We handle the contract and compliance side, so you get flexible support without payroll, benefits or the administrative load of a hire. Ask your CPA or attorney how this applies to you. ### How are Peachtree VAs vetted? Every VA completes multiple rounds of interviews, a skills assessment, background checks and reference verification before joining the team. Each one also signs a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before seeing your business information. All of our assistants are based in the United States. ## In our clients' words - > Peachtree VA has literally saved my life. They have an amazing process to get their clients up and running by matching them with the right person. My VA is well spoken, well written, and I trust her with all my emails, correspondences, and managing my calendar-that alone has saved me. She is my right-hand woman, making sure I am structured and ready to go. It was such an amazing match. LN**Lindy Nowak**Founder, Up in a Day - > Peachtree's matching process is amazing. It's miraculous to me how perfect my virtual assistant is for who I am and what I was looking for. One of the things I first had her do that was so effective was to complete all the outlines for our grant proposals. She's just built into our workflow and so everyone on our team is supported by her in that way, not just me. KH**Katie Howard**Founder, KH Consulting - > I did a time audit and realized I was spending 20+ hours a week in admin, swimming through emails, reaching out to prospects, reminding people of appointments, rescheduling, etc. When I think about the value of time and put my hourly rate against what I'm paying Peachtree to do those tasks, there was already a huge return on investment. I love my VA. Once they understood how I like to communicate with clients and prospects and how I like my schedule, they were able to replicate that mindset. It's just been amazing. **Beth Carr**Founder, Fortified Branding ## Related - [### How much does a virtual assistant cost? Published U.S. virtual assistant plans in October 2026 run from about $36 to $65 an hour. BELAY says most U.S. clients pay $1,200 to $3,000 a month. Freelancers and offshore teams cost less. Peachtree VA gives a custom quote after a free call, with packages from 25 hours a month. VA cost](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/virtual-assistant-cost) - [### VA Matching Quiz Five quick questions to find the kind of virtual assistant that fits how you work: administrative, social media, customer service or operations support. Open the tool](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/tools-and-resources/va-matching-quiz) - [### What is a fractional executive assistant? A fractional executive assistant gives you part of an executive assistant's time instead of a full-time hire. You buy a set number of hours a month and hand off the inbox, calendar, travel and follow-up. Peachtree VA starts at 25 hours a month on a month-to-month agreement. Fractional EA](https://peachtreeva.multisites.ai/fractional-executive-assistant) ## 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)