BELAY FAQ - What’s the difference between U.S.-based and offshore virtual assistants?

Q: What’s the difference between U.S.-based and offshore virtual assistants?

BELAY only matches clients with U.S.-based virtual assistants. While offshore assistants may be cheaper, U.S.-based VAs offer better communication, faster turnaround, and stronger cultural alignment—making them easier to manage and more effective from day one.

Time Zones & Turnaround

Offshore assistants often work while you sleep. That sounds efficient—until you need a quick edit or same-day turnaround. BELAY’s assistants work in your time zone, making communication simple and responsive.

Communication & Culture

U.S.-based assistants understand nuance. They speak your language, both literally and professionally. That means less hand-holding, fewer misfires, and better outcomes. BELAY’s VAs are vetted for business acumen and communication skills—not just task completion.

Cost vs. Control

Yes, offshore VAs are cheaper. But cheaper often means slower onboarding, more oversight, and less consistency. BELAY clients pay for quality, speed, and reliability—so they can delegate without doubling their workload just to manage someone.

Summary

BELAY only hires U.S.-based virtual assistants because they deliver faster, cleaner, and more intuitive support. You don’t just save time—you skip the training wheels and start getting traction right away.

What We Offer

A BELAY Virtual Assistant is the expert in:

Research & Reporting
Inbox & Schedule Management
Book Travel & Expense Reporting
Project Coordination
Social Media Assistance
Light Bookkeeping

Stop trying to do it all. Accomplish More by Hiring a BELAY Virtual Assistant.

A BELAY Accounting Specialist can provide:

Bookkeeping
Accounting Clerks
Full-Service Payroll
E-Commerce Support
Tax Services
CFO & Controller Services

Your Books. Done Right. Accounting Services from BELAY.

A BELAY Marketing Assistant can help:

Develop Calendar & Schedule Posts
Create Content
Develop Strategy
Drive Engagement
Email Marketing
Provide Reporting

Twitter and LinkedIn and Facebook. Oh, My! Let a BELAY Marketing Assistant Help.

How it Works

Step 1

Sales Call

Meet with your Solutions Consultant to identify your exact needs and pain points and determine the right hire for you. If BELAY is a good fit, we’ll send you an agreement to sign, and you’ll be paired with a Client Success Consultant.

Step 2

Discovery Call

Meet with your Client Success Consultant to deep dive into your tasks, tools, culture, and personality requirements to ensure we match you with the right BELAY Professional.

Step 3

Placement Process

Now for our Secret Sauce: Your Client Success Consultant will vet and interview top candidates from our bench of nearly 2,000 U.S.-based Professionals. They’ll select the best match for you—in an average of just one week.

Step 4

Kickoff Call

You, your Client Success Consultant, and your new teammate will have a kickoff call—the official start to your partnership—to meet each other, set initial goals, discuss communication plans, and set yourselves up for success.