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How a Plumbing Contractor Hired a Virtual Assistant for $1,200/ month

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Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

Our client is a group of experts in residential plumbing and commercial plumbing, known for their quality work and attention to detail. Their craftsmanship and dedication to personalized service won them esteemed awards in their industry.

Who was hired and what was their role?

They needed a Virtual Assistant to join them in their business expansion. Somewhere recommended hiring Carla.

Carla works on the following as their new Virtual Assistant:

  • Sending out invoices
  • Validating technician clock-ins and clock-outs
  • Following up with customers over the phone and by email
  • Scheduling services with vendors

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Carla now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,200 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before hiring thru Somewhere, Carla had two years of experience as an Executive Assistant. Her previous work included supervising virtual assistants, coordinating with clients, and project planning. Carla’s previous supervisor would describe her as hardworking, strategic, and highly organized. Given the required credentials, Carla’s background made her the most suitable candidate to hire.  

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Virtual Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Somewhere.

We're a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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