The dedicated alternative to a freelance VA
If freelance VAs have let you down — split attention, inconsistent hours, people who vanish — the problem isn’t VAs, it’s the shared model. Here’s the alternative: one dedicated full-time assistant who works only for you.
Freelance VAs juggle multiple clients, which means your work queues behind everyone else’s and continuity depends on their other commitments. A dedicated offshore assistant is a full-time employee dedicated to your business alone — your inbox, your calendar, your tasks, five days a week on UK hours, with HR, a managed office and a replacement guarantee behind them.
Freelance VA vs dedicated assistant
| Freelance VA | Dedicated Aspire assistant | |
|---|---|---|
| Clients | You’re one of several | One client: you |
| Hours | When they’re available | Full-time, UK hours |
| Cost | £25–£35/hour | From £950/month, all-inclusive |
| Continuity | Can disappear with little notice | Employed and replacement-guaranteed |
| Onboarding | Re-brief every time | Learns your way once |
| Vetting | You take what you get | You interview and approve them |
So which is right for you?
A freelance VA suits genuinely occasional, low-volume tasks. But if you’ve been burned by inconsistency or someone going quiet, a dedicated assistant solves the root cause: they work only for you, full-time, and they’re still there next year. For most people who "need a VA" on an ongoing basis, this is the better answer.
FAQs
How is a dedicated assistant different from a freelance VA?
A freelance VA is shared across clients and bills by the hour. A dedicated assistant is a full-time employee who works only for you, on UK hours, with HR and a replacement guarantee behind them.
What does it cost compared to a VA?
From £950/month all-inclusive for full-time, dedicated capacity — versus £25–£35/hour for a freelance VA, where £950 buys only around 30 hours.
What if my assistant leaves?
Every placement carries a replacement guarantee: we recruit and onboard a replacement at no recruitment cost, with handover managed. Retention is strong — these are sought-after roles.
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