
Founder-led offshore recruiting
Hire elite virtual assistants from South Africa and the Philippines.
Cherry Assistant helps founders and service businesses hire top offshore talent from South Africa and the Philippines for recurring executive, support, and operations work, with strong English communication and real timezone overlap.
You pay nothing if you do not hire.

Client fit
Best for teams that need reliable remote talent, not fragmented freelancers.
Scale up sales, support, operations, and administrative departments with vetted hires from South Africa and the Philippines.
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Client Results
Clients trust Cherry Assistant to deliver dependable support.
Founders trust Cherry Assistant because the hires communicate clearly, own recurring work, and free up time where it matters most.
"Hiring a virtual assistant has been the best decision I've made as a founder. I only wish I got one sooner. My South African VA from Cherry Assistant handles all my scheduling, emails, and research."

Jas Sandhu
Founder @ AIHR Screen
"Perfect for someone who's trying to launch a business. Quick intro call, sent over my project description and, bam, what would have been 10 hours of work for me turned into time to do something else, while the project got done on time and accurately."

Dan Drucker
Founder @ Philanthropy Fuel
"Frances has been great, she's able to manage mine and two other emails and calendars for executives. Cherry Assistant made it easy for me to hire and manage my own Executive Assistant. Saves me time and headache."

Shinyoung Park
Chief Product Officer @ Spoon
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Why Cherry Assistant
A more disciplined lane into remote hiring.
Cherry Assistant combines clear communication, timezone overlap, rigorous screening, and flexible hiring options for growing teams.
Better communication quality
We prioritize fluent English, cleaner follow-through, and talent that can operate inside recurring business systems.
Timezone-friendly support
South African and Philippines hiring routes give founders practical overlap instead of delayed handoffs and awkward coverage gaps.
Operator-grade screening
Candidates are assessed for role fit, work cadence, judgment, and whether they can support real business execution.
Clear pricing and low risk
Use monthly plans, direct-placement options, and a pay-nothing-if-you-do-not-hire model to move without guesswork.
Ready to Hire
Book a meeting and define the right role faster.
If you want help scoping responsibilities, coverage, and the best hiring lane, we can walk through it with you live.
Explore Cherry Assistant
Browse roles, pricing, and comparison guides.
Whether you are researching roles, comparing pricing, or evaluating alternatives, these pages help you find the right next step.
Browse roles
See the positions founders most often hire through Cherry Assistant.
Open pageReview pricing
Compare essential, strategic, and direct-placement paths before you book.
Open pageCompare agencies
Review comparison pages and alternatives before you choose a provider.
Open pageCompare hiring locations
Understand sourcing regions and geography-specific tradeoffs for your first hire.
Open pageRead hiring questions
Get direct answers on cost, timing, geography, and whether a VA is the right move.
Open pageSee how hiring works
Understand the process from kickoff and vetting through interviews and onboarding.
Open pageIndustry Coverage
We Hire for Every Industry
From accounting and dental to SaaS, home services, legal operations, and medical aesthetics, Cherry Assistant adapts hiring, screening, and onboarding to the work each team actually runs.
Client Stories
Trusted by Business Owners Like You
Hear what Cherry Assistant clients have to say about working with our remote virtual assistants and offshore talent from South Africa and the Philippines.
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Meet a Cherry Assistant
Our virtual assistants speak fluent English, are college-educated, and have 5+ years experience in your industry and role.
- Fluent communication and strong timezone overlap
- College-educated talent with real operator experience
- Vetted for recurring work, not one-off task fulfillment

OUR PROCESS
How Cherry Assistant Works
Our process is built so founders can move from idea to trained support quickly, without the usual marketplace chaos.
Tell Us the Role and Your Workday
We start with a focused kickoff call to align on responsibilities, goals, and the exact timezone overlap your team needs.
We Source and Vet in Target Markets
Our recruiters source from South Africa and the Philippines, run multi-stage vetting, and only shortlist candidates who fit your role and schedule.
Interview Finalists and Choose
You meet qualified finalists, compare strengths, and select the person who best matches your standards and culture.
Onboarding and Launch Support
We support salary calibration, onboarding setup, and handoff so your hire can start strong and work within your team's operating cadence.
Scale With Ongoing Guidance
As your needs grow, we help you refine scopes, add hires, and keep performance strong with timezone-aligned talent.
Next step
Ready to Build Your Team?
Share the roles you need and we will start matching you with vetted, timezone-aligned candidates.
Zero risk: You pay nothing if you do not hire.
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Why Top Founders Choose Cherry Assistant
Compare what you get with Cherry Assistant versus hiring in-house, generic agencies, or marketplace-based freelancers.
| Feature | Cherry Assistant | Hire In-House (U.S.) | General Offshore Agencies | Freelance Marketplaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost savings vs U.S. local hires | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ~ |
| Fluent English communication | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| College-educated candidates | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Dedicated experienced talent for your role | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Timezone-aligned work schedules | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✕ |
| Easy cancellation with month-to-month flexibility | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ~ |
| Buyout option available | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Compliance and payroll support | ✓ | ✕ | ~ | ✕ |
| Run by experienced founders and operators | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Zero risk: pay nothing if you do not hire.
Book a MeetingPricing
Transparent and Simple Pricing
Explore pricing for standard and senior virtual assistants, then decide whether you need managed support or a direct-placement path.
Perfect for light support
Starter VA Plan
10 hours per week of vetted talent.
- 10 hours per week of vetted offshore talent.
- Fluent English and college educated.
- 3 to 5+ years of professional experience.
- Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
- Access to our SOP library.
Perfect for recurring tasks
Part-Time VA Plan
20 hours per week of vetted talent.
- 20 hours per week of vetted offshore talent.
- Fluent English and college educated.
- 3 to 5+ years of professional experience.
- Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
- Access to our SOP library.
Perfect for dedicated roles
Full-Time VA Plan
40 hours per week of vetted talent.
- 40 hours per week of vetted offshore talent.
- Fluent English and college educated.
- 3 to 5+ years of professional experience.
- Custom personality tests.
- Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
- Access to our SOP library.
Perfect for early-stage executives
Part-Time Strategic VA
20 hours per week of senior-level talent.
- 20 hours per week of senior-level talent.
- 5-10 years of professional experience.
- Sourcing, vetting, and onboarding support.
- Access to our SOP library.
Perfect for strategic operators
Full-Time Strategic VA
40 hours per week of senior-level talent.
- 40 hours per week of senior-level talent.
- 5-10 years of experience in senior roles.
- Unlimited onboarding and coaching.
- Access to premium SOP templates.
- 24/7 priority support from Cherry Assistant.
Perfect for scaling a team quickly
Enterprise Hiring
Volume hiring and time-based discounts.
- Hire 3 to 50+ offshore team members at once.
- Mix of essential and strategic VA options.
- Custom onboarding flows and SOPs.
- Dedicated account manager.
- Volume-based discounts and pricing.
Alternative option
Hire Directly
Do not need our help with management and onboarding? Pay a one-time headhunting fee and bring vetted talent onto your team directly.
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Choose the right path before you hire
Use these guides to compare pricing, country fit, provider options, and AI-assisted research.
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Question hub
Get clear answers on pricing, timing, offshore tradeoffs, and agency fit.
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Hiring locations
See where Cherry Assistant sources talent from and how market tradeoffs affect your first role.
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Hire by industry
Explore hiring pages for real estate, e-commerce, dental, startups, and more.
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Alternatives hub
Compare Cherry Assistant against Belay, Prialto, Somewhere, MyOutDesk, and similar providers.
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Research hub
Use benchmark-driven research to compare salary planning, geography, and service models.
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Hire with ChatGPT research
See how AI can help you research providers, roles, and hiring options.
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Best countries for virtual assistants
Compare South Africa, the Philippines, Mexico, and other sourcing options before you hire.
Explore resource08
Pricing
Review essential, strategic, and direct-placement options before you book.
Explore resource09
How it works
Understand the vetting, interview, and onboarding process before you start.
Explore resourceFrequently Asked Questions
Questions about hiring with Cherry Assistant.
Get clear answers on timing, pricing, geography, and whether Cherry Assistant is the right fit.
Cherry Assistant is an offshore staffing and recruiting agency based in the US. We help businesses in the US and the UK hire global remote talent in South Africa and the Philippines. Our hires speak great English, are college educated, and have deep experience relevant to your role.
Our recruiters source from multiple channels, run structured screening, and only present vetted candidates that match your responsibilities, communication standards, and timezone needs.
You can, but most teams lose significant time in sourcing and screening. We handle recruiting, vetting, and shortlist quality so your team can focus on interviews and final decisions.
We can source talent for most remote functions, including executive assistants, SDRs, customer support, marketing support, bookkeeping, and operations roles. For specialized hiring needs, we can scope it with you directly. Book a meeting to review your exact hiring plan.
Yes. We prioritize candidates who can work in the client’s operating hours and collaborate in real-time with your team.
Many clients start seeing strong candidates in as little as seven days, and hiring timelines commonly land within one to two weeks depending on role complexity.
Yes. For managed plans, Cherry Assistant handles international payroll and compliance workflows so your internal team does not have to run those operations manually.
We offer two models: Direct Placement and Managed Hire. Direct Placement starts with a refundable deposit and the remainder is paid only when you hire. Managed Hire is a monthly model with ongoing support.
If fit is not right, we work with you on replacements based on your selected service model and active plan terms.
Yes. We offer a buyout option for managed engagements when you want to transition the candidate to a direct internal relationship.
Yes. We support both business support roles and technical hiring tracks, including specialized talent where role requirements are clearly defined.
Managed options are structured for flexibility and can be month-to-month depending on plan terms. We align structure and terms during onboarding so expectations are clear.
Start with a short discovery call. We align on responsibilities, seniority, timezone overlap, and target outcomes, then launch sourcing immediately.
Ready to move
Start hiring with a cleaner process and a stronger shortlist.
Book a meeting if you want help defining the role, or request candidates if you already know what you need.

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