Virtual assistant for small business UK: what to delegate, what it costs, when to go dedicated and how to start with a low-risk two-week trial.

What does a virtual assistant do? 40 tasks UK businesses delegate, from inbox and diary to CRM, research and bookkeeping admin, plus what not to hand over.

Is hiring an offshore virtual assistant legal in the UK? Plain-English guide to IR35, UK GDPR transfers, employment status and contracts. General information.

Best country to hire an offshore virtual assistant: Philippines vs Sri Lanka vs India compared on time zone, cost, English and data protection for UK firms.

Virtual assistant Philippines guide for UK businesses: costs, time zones, English, data protection and the hiring process. Updated for 2026.

Offshore vs UK virtual assistant compared on cost, hours, data protection, legal risk and quality, so you can choose the right route for your business.

Dedicated virtual assistant vs freelance VA: compare cost, reliability, control, data protection and continuity to choose the right model for your UK business.

Virtual assistant pricing explained: hourly, retainer and dedicated models compared with UK costs, break-even hours and how to choose. Updated for 2026.

Virtual assistant cost UK 2026: freelance £25-£35/hr, agency £30-£40/hr, in-house £2,800-£3,200/mo, offshore from £1,195/mo. Full breakdown inside.