Virtual Assistant Service vs. Temp Staffing Agency

Temp agencies place on-site workers, usually billed at an hourly markup. A managed virtual assistant is remote, dedicated and priced as a flat monthly plan.

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Side-by-side

	Temp staffing agency	Managed virtual assistant
Location	On-site at your office	Remote
Pricing	Hourly bill rate that includes the agency markup	From $6/hr; $495/mo part-time, $995/mo full-time
Continuity	Temps may rotate	Dedicated assistant who learns your business
Management	You supervise day to day	Account manager runs QA and reporting
Commitment	Depends on agency contract	Month-to-month, 30-day notice

When temp staffing agency makes sense

You need someone physically present for a short stretch.

When managed virtual assistant makes sense

The work is computer-based and ongoing.
You want the same person every day at a predictable monthly price.

Common questions

Can a virtual assistant cover a seasonal rush?

Yes. Plans are month-to-month, so you can scale hours up for busy season and back down after.