Why Cherry assistant wins

Cherry Assistant vs Hiring In-House

At Cherry Assistants, we believe that entrepreneurs, business owners, and busy professionals should focus on growth, not on being overwhelmed by daily tasks.

Hiring full-time, in-house employees might seem like the traditional approach, but it often comes with high costs, lengthy hiring processes, and ongoing management headaches.

At Cherry Assistants, we offer a flexible, cost-effective alternative that provides you with skilled, pre-vetted virtual assistants ready to integrate seamlessly into your workflow. Our VAs deliver the same professionalism as in-house employees—without the long-term commitment or overhead costs.

Why Choose Cherry Assistant Over In-House Employees?

Cost Efficiency

Avoid salaries, benefits, and office costs by paying only for the support you need with clear, transparent pricing.

Rapid Onboarding

Our pre-vetted VAs are ready to start immediately, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free transition.

Flexibility & Scalability

Easily adjust the level of support based on your business needs, without the constraints of fixed employee hours.

Global Talent Pool

Gain access to top professionals worldwide, offering specialized skills that may not be available locally.

Minimal Management Required

We handle quality control and performance tracking, so you can focus on growing your business.

Access to a Variety of Skills

Our VAs bring diverse expertise across multiple business functions, allowing you to get more done without hiring multiple employees.

How Do We Compare to
Hiring In-House?

  • Cost Efficiency

  • Rapid Onboarding

  • Flexibility & Scalability

  • Global Talent Pool

  • Minimal Management Required

  • Enhanced Focus on Core Business

  • Seasonal/Fluctuating Workloads

  • Specialized Project Needs

  • Short-Term or Temporary Projects

  • Budget Constraints

  • Need for Quick Scaling

  • Remote Work Optimization

Cherry Assistant

  • Avoid high salaries, benefits, and office overhead by paying only for the support you need with transparent pricing.

  • Pre-vetted virtual assistants are ready to start immediately, minimizing downtime.

  • Easily adjust support levels as your business needs change, with no long-term commitment required.

  • Access top-tier professionals from around the world with diverse, specialized skills tailored to your needs.

  • Quality control and performance monitoring are handled, reducing your administrative burden.

  • Outsource routine tasks so you can concentrate on strategic priorities and business growth.

  • Ideal for managing temporary spikes or seasonal demands without the commitment of full-time staff.

  • Provides expert support for unique, short-term projects without long-term hiring commitments.

  • Offers flexible support for projects with defined timelines, ensuring cost-effective solutions without long-term obligations.

  • Affordable and predictable pricing makes it easier to manage costs without sacrificing quality.

  • Quickly scale your support up or down in response to business growth or changing demands, ensuring agility and responsiveness.

  • Seamlessly integrates remote support, enabling flexible, global collaboration without geographical constraints.

In-House Employees

  • Incur significant fixed costs including salaries, benefits, office space, and equipment.

  • Lengthy recruitment, interviews, and training processes delay productivity.

  • Fixed staffing with rigid schedules makes scaling difficult and inefficient.

  • Limited to local talent, which may restrict the range of expertise available.

  • Requires ongoing supervision, HR management, and training, diverting focus from core business activities.

  • In-house teams often get bogged down with administrative duties, limiting focus on core business activities.

  • Permanent hires remain fixed even during slow periods, leading to inefficiency and higher costs.

  • May require hiring multiple employees to cover specialized projects, increasing overall expenses.

  • Full-time employees are not cost-effective for temporary projects or assignments.

  • High fixed costs and employee benefits create a significant financial burden, particularly for small or growing businesses.

  • Hiring and training new employees is a slow process, making rapid scaling challenging.

  • Often requires local, office-based staffing, limiting flexibility and increasing overhead costs associated with remote work setups.

Hiring A Virtual Assistant?

Learn more about Virtual Assistants, and how to get started if you are hiring one for the first time.

Values that We Take Pride, and Keep Us Going.

Reliability

We ensure that every virtual assistant is dependable, responsive, and committed to meeting your business needs.

Efficiency

Our goal is to help businesses save time and streamline operations with skilled professionals who maximize productivity.

Integrity

We uphold transparency, honesty, and professionalism in every interaction.

Flexibility

Every business is unique, and our tailored solutions ensure you get exactly what you need, when you need it.

Innovation

We embrace modern tools and best practices to enhance collaboration and improve workflow efficiency.

Customer-Centric Approach

Your success is our priority. We take the time to understand your business and match you with the best virtual assistant for your needs.

Success Stories that go Beyond Words!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Read our full comprehensive FAQ.

What is Cherry Assistant?

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Cherry Assistant is an offshore staffing and recruiting agency based in the US. We help businesses in the US and the UK hire global remote talent in South Africa and the Philippines. Our hires speak great English, are college educated, and have in depth experience and skills relevant to your role. We offer bulk discounts for multiple hires, have the capacity to develop dedicated call centers, and work with single placements.

What roles does Cherry Assistant source?

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We can find an equivalent person in South Africa or the Philippines for just about any remote role in the US. Our most common roles are Executive Assistants, Sales Development Representatives, Receptionists, General Virtual Assistants, Customer Support Representatives, Appointment Setters, Social Media Managers, and Graphic Designers. If you have a specialized hiring need, we can fill it. Contact us here to discuss your hiring needs.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

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A virtual assistant is general term for an offshore professional who provides administrative, technical, or creative assistance to clients remotely. They are cost-effective alternatives to full-time employees and can be hired for both short-term and long-term tasks.

What's the difference between a Virtual Assistant and a remote worker?

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A virtual assistant is a type of remote worker who usually handles administrative, operational, or support tasks for businesses from a different location. Common tasks include inbox management, scheduling, research, customer service, and social media. Most virtual assistants work as independent contractors.

A remote worker is anyone who works outside a company’s office. This can include developers, designers, marketers, salespeople, and many other roles. They might be full-time employees or freelancers.

In short, all virtual assistants are remote workers, but not all remote workers are virtual assistants. Virtual assistants usually fill support roles, while remote workers can cover a wide range of positions, including leadership roles.

How long does it take to start with Cherry Assistant?

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Most clients are matched with a virtual assistant in about one to two weeks. We handle the sourcing, vetting, and onboarding, so you just tell us what you need and we get things moving quickly. If you have a unique request or need someone extra specialized, it might take a little longer, but we always keep you in the loop.

Why wouldn't I just hire a full time assistant myself?

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You could, but hiring on your own takes a ton of time and energy. You have to post jobs, sift through hundreds of resumes, interview candidates, and then figure out payroll, compliance, and benefits. With Cherry Assistant, you skip all the hassle and get a fully-vetted, experienced assistant who’s ready to go. Plus, you can scale up or down as your needs change, without any long-term commitments.

Is there a minimum commitment with Cherry Assistant?

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Nope, there’s no long-term contract required. You can work with us month-to-month and pause or stop anytime. We want to keep things flexible so you only pay for what you need.

How do I assign work to my virtual assistant?

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Assigning work is simple. Most clients use email, chat, or task management tools like Asana or Trello. Just let your assistant know what you need done, set priorities, and they’ll handle the rest. If you’re not sure how to set up the workflow, we’ll help you get started and make sure it fits your style.