Business Support Virtual Assistant
Quick Summary
Previous experience in administration, executive assistance, customer support, or general business support is preferred. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
This remote contractor role provides flexible administrative and operational support to small businesses participating in a structured growth program. You will assist with a broad range of tasks, including inbox management, data entry, scheduling, customer follow-up, document organization, and basic business support. Because clients may operate across different industries, the role requires adaptability and a willingness to quickly learn new processes and priorities. You will work from established instructions while helping business owners improve efficiency and maintain organized operations. The position is suited to a versatile professional who can manage multiple tasks independently and communicate clearly with different stakeholders. It offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to small-business operations while developing practical administrative and support skills.
- Provide general administrative and executive support, including inbox organization, data entry, document management, spreadsheet maintenance, and calendar coordination.
- Maintain task lists and follow up on outstanding administrative items to help clients stay organized.
- Support routine back-office activities according to each client's operational needs.
- Assist with customer and prospect follow-up using approved information, processes, and communication templates.
- Respond to routine inquiries and support appointment scheduling and confirmations.
- Maintain customer, prospect, and business information in spreadsheets, CRM systems, or other applicable platforms.
- Support basic lead research and lead-generation activities when appropriate.
- Learn each assigned business's processes, priorities, and workflows and follow established instructions.
- Help organize recurring administrative processes and document basic procedures when needed.
- Communicate regularly about completed tasks, priorities, deadlines, and outstanding requirements.
- Transition effectively between different client environments while maintaining clear separation of business information.
- Deliver agreed services professionally and within the timelines, guidelines, and deliverables established for each engagement.
Requirements
~1 min read- Previous experience in administration, executive assistance, customer support, or general business support is preferred.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
- Demonstrated experience with spreadsheets and data entry.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage assigned hours effectively.
- Clear, professional written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience with CRM or lead-management platforms is an advantage.
- Basic experience in lead generation, appointment setting, or customer follow-up is a plus.
- Versatile and comfortable supporting businesses across different industries and operating environments.
- Ability to learn new processes quickly and follow instructions with limited supervision.
- Dependable, professional, and comfortable communicating directly with business owners and other stakeholders.
- Ability to switch efficiently between different tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Specialized accounting or bookkeeping experience is not required.
- Availability to work Monday through Friday for either 20 or 40 contracted hours per week, with working hours determined according to client requirements and time-zone considerations.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 30, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- September 30, 2026
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