What should you delegate to a virtual assistant?
A practical framework for deciding which recurring responsibilities a VA should own.
Read the guideSWIFT ASSIST INSIGHTS
Clear answers for
better hiring decisions.
Practical guidance for defining work, choosing a service, assessing talent and building reliable remote capacity.
Managed VA versus freelance marketplace
Compare a managed virtual assistant service with hiring independently through a freelance marketplace.
Read the guideVirtual assistant versus full-time employee
Understand when flexible VA capacity makes more sense than another full-time local hire.
Read the guideHow many virtual assistant hours do I need?
Compare 40, 80 and 150 hours of monthly VA capacity.
Read the guideHow to hire a Sales VA
Define, assess and onboard a virtual assistant for sales support.
Read the guideHow to hire a PR virtual assistant
Build a PR VA role for pitching, correspondence and booking coordination.
Read the guideVA placement versus VA sourcing
Choose between an assessed direct placement and a focused candidate-sourcing service.
Read the guideHow much does executive search cost?
Understand the Swift Assist executive search placement fee and what it includes.
Read the guideWhen should a company use an executive search firm?
Recognise when a senior or specialist appointment requires a bespoke search.
Read the guideHow to onboard a remote assistant
Create a clear first month for a new virtual assistant.
Read the guideWhat belongs in a virtual assistant job description?
Write a VA brief based on responsibilities, outcomes, tools and working expectations.
Read the guideWhy companies hire South African virtual assistants
Understand the practical advantages of South African remote talent for English-speaking markets.
Read the guideNEED AN ANSWER ABOUT YOUR OWN WORK?