VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Services
Executive-level support, by the hour, without the full-time hire.
A remote executive assistant from The Boutique COO takes the calendar, inbox, travel, and follow-ups off your plate so you can stay on the work only you can do. Our team is US-based, carefully vetted, and matched to how you actually work.
In this guide
What a virtual executive assistant handles
Virtual vs in-house vs staffing agency
What an executive assistant can take off your plate
How pricing works
COMMON QUESTIONS
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What a virtual executive assistant handles
The right executive assistant removes the daily drag on your time. Ours can take on as much or as little as you need, including calendar and scheduling, inbox triage and email management, travel booking and itineraries, meeting coordination and follow-up, project and task tracking, research and document prep, and personal tasks when that is what frees you up most.
Most clients hand off the calendar and inbox first, then expand from there.
Virtual vs in-house vs staffing agency
Hiring executive support usually comes down to three paths. Here is how they compare.
| Virtual EA - The Boutique COO | In-house EA | Staffing agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Hourly, no salary or benefits | Salary, benefits, training | Placement fee plus salary |
| Commitment | Scale hours up or down anytime | Full-time, fixed | Full-time, fixed |
| Speed to start | Matched in days | Weeks to hire | Weeks to place |
| Coverage | Backed by a vetted team | One person's bandwidth | One person's bandwidth |
| Risk | No turnover or rehiring for you | Turnover and retraining | Turnover and retraining |
Not sure which model fits your business? That is exactly what our free strategy chat is for. We will look at your goals, your time, and your budget, then tell you honestly what we would do. Book a free strategy chat.
Why US-based and vetted
Every executive assistant on our team is US-based and hired through a selective process, so you get someone who communicates in your time zone and understands your business context. We hire a small fraction of applicants and invest in ongoing training, which is why clients trust us with their calendars, their inboxes, and their reputation.
What an executive assistant can take off your plate
Calendar and scheduling: meeting coordination, prep, and protecting your focus time.
Inbox and email: triage, drafting, and follow-up so nothing important slips.
Travel and expenses: booking, itineraries, and tracking.
Meetings: agendas, notes, and action items.
Projects: keeping tasks and deadlines moving across your team.
Research and documents: briefs, reports, and prep work.
Personal and lifestyle: the off-your-plate tasks that buy back your evenings.
⚡ "My EA is fantastic in energy, intellect, and actions. Couldn't ask for better support."
- Cebo Campbell, Founder, Unothr + Spherical
How pricing works
You pay by the hour, with no minimums and no long-term contract. Your support grows during busy stretches and eases back when things slow down, and you are never paying for idle salaried time. EA services are $35/hr at The Boutique COO.
FAQs
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A virtual executive assistant manages the recurring, time-consuming work around your calendar, inbox, travel, meetings, and projects, remotely, so you can focus on higher-value work.
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An executive assistant manages your priorities, communications, and projects with more autonomy, while a general virtual assistant typically handles defined administrative tasks.
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Yes. Every assistant on our team is US-based and vetted through a selective hiring and training process.
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Our executive assistants are billed hourly with no minimums, so you only pay for the support you use. EA support starts at $35/hour.
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After a short strategy chat, we match you with an assistant who fits your industry and tools, usually within a few days.
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Yes. You can adjust hours and scope month to month as your workload changes.
Ready to get your time back? Tell us where you are stretched thin and we will match you with an executive assistant who fits how you work. The first strategy chat is free, with no obligation to sign. Book your free strategy chat.
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