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.
Already have a VA? Run hours and pay here
Onboard your VAs, track and approve hours in Command Center, then run pay for approved hours when your team is set up. Hours live in Command Center; pay runs stay on Orca. $1 to start, then $19.99/mo after 30 days. $49.99/mo with 2+ teammates. Pay-run fee Bank: ACH 0.8% (cap $5) + $2/person + $0.25/payout + 0.3% payout + 0.3% cross-border + 1% · Card: 2.9% + $0.30 + $2/person + $0.25/payout + 0.3% payout + 0.3% cross-border + 1% on the payer — VAs keep 100% of their rate.
When someone wants calls, start with this list
Pay once for a prospect file built for the brief. Download the CSV, or hire a calling VA on Orca to work it. If you are the one making the calls, order the list for that client and call it yourself. Orca does not place the calls.
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 | Fee at checkout | 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 | Browse and filter | Limited filters | Smart matching | Yes |
Prefer a managed VA instead of hiring directly? TaskBullet is a separate option ↗
Start Browsing — It's FreeReady to delegate with clarity?
Start with one task. Know what happens before it begins.