How to hire your
remote assistant
Forget bidding wars and agency markup. Find vetted talent, agree on scope, and start delegating directly — from first message to first deliverable.
Free searching · Transparent pricing · AI matching available
How the platform works
A transparent, self-serve process. Go from searching to delegating in under 24 hours.
Browse & choose your VA
Filter by skills, timezone, availability, and budget. Every profile shows actual availability — no guessing.
Sarah Johnson
Operations & Admin Support
Marcus Lee
Data & Reporting Support
Define scope before work starts
Share tasks, preferred cadence, and tools. Your VA confirms scope and asks clarifying questions — before anything begins.
Receive work. Keep delegating.
Every handoff includes a done confirmation, a deliverable, and a suggested next step. Momentum stays intact.
Tasks, not just time
If a process is repeatable and can be documented, it can be delegated to an Orca assistant.
- Inbox + calendar management
- Research + spreadsheets
- Data entry + CRM updates
- Travel planning
- Customer support triage
- Canva assets + basic design
- Social media scheduling
- SOP formatting + documentation
- Lead lists + outreach prep
- Project coordination support
A short kickoff. Then a clean loop.
Stop micro-managing. Establish your rhythm in 5 minutes and let your workflow hum efficiently.
Kickoff (5-10 min)
- •Confirm task list and exact priority order
- •Set communication cadence (daily wrap-ups, weekly syncs)
- •Confirm tool access (Email, Slack, Asana, Drive)
- •Agree on precise "done" criteria for the first deliverable
The Execution Loop
You delegate a task → VA confirms scope → VA delivers + confirms done → You review → Delegate next task.
Structure you can count on
Clear expectations
Scope, availability, and rate are defined before work begins — not after a miscommunication.
Direct communication
You work directly with your assistant — no intermediaries, no delayed relays, no account managers.
Accountability built in
Deliverable confirmation is part of every handoff. You always know what was done and what’s next.
How we compare to Fiverr, Upwork & Taskbullet
See exactly how Orca stacks up against the platforms founders use most — on price, speed, and commitment.
| Feature | Orca ✦ | Fiverr | Upwork | Taskbullet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform / agency fees | None | 20% from VA | 10% from VA | 35% management fee |
| Speed to first message | Instant | Instant | After proposals | ~1 day |
| Dedicated assistant | Yes — always the same person | No — gig-based | Possible but varies | Yes — fully managed |
| Transparent pricing upfront | Yes — rate on profile | Yes — per gig | Varies — negotiated | Yes |
| Bidding / proposals required | No — direct message | No | Yes — proposal process | No |
| VA keeps 100% of their rate | Yes | No — 80% | No — 90% | No — managed model |
| AI-assisted matching | Yes — AI Scout | Limited filters | Smart matching | Yes |
Ready to delegate with clarity?
Start with one task. Know what happens before it begins.