Richard Harless
Mar 2021
MyOutDesk was very helpful in sourcing and selecting candidates! I have been thoroughly impressed by their professionalism and support!
Get Your Time Back
Personal Virtual Assistants
A MyOutDesk personal virtual assistant handles your travel arrangements, calendar management, email, task coordination, and personal logistics, giving you back the time to focus on what truly matters.
Why Personal VAs
Delegate Your Tasks With Confidence
Between meetings, travel, emails, and the dozens of personal tasks that pile up every day, it's easy to feel stretched too thin. The tasks that seem small individually add up to hours of lost productivity every week.
Our personal virtual assistants take the daily busywork off your plate, managing your calendar, coordinating travel, handling email, running errands, and keeping your projects on track so you can focus on high-impact work and personal priorities.
MyOutDesk personal virtual assistants are carefully vetted for reliability and discretion, saving you up to 70% compared to a traditional in-house personal assistant.
What We Handle
What A Personal Virtual Assistant Can Do For You
Calendar & Scheduling
Keep your schedule organized and optimized so you can focus on what matters most.
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Travel Arrangements
Plan and coordinate all your travel logistics from flights and hotels to ground transportation.
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Email & Communication
Stay on top of your inbox and communications without spending hours managing messages.
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Task & Project Management
Keep your projects and to-do lists on track with dedicated task management support.
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Research & Reports
Get the data and insights you need to make informed decisions without doing the legwork.
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Personal Errands & Logistics
Delegate personal and miscellaneous tasks so you can reclaim your time.
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Security & Compliance
Your data is protected by enterprise-grade security
Every MyOutDesk virtual professional operates within a security framework built for the world's most regulated industries. From SOC 2 certified operations to CIS Level 2 hardened devices, we go beyond industry standards.
SOC 2 Type I Certified
Verified controls for enterprise security
CIS Level 2 Hardened Devices
MyOutDesk managed endpoints secured to CIS Benchmark standards
HIPAA Compliant
BAA-ready safeguards for protected health information
PCI-DSS Compliant
Payment card data handled with certified controls
Identity-Verified Talent
Dual-stage live video, government ID, and document verification for every hire
NDA by Default
Every VA signs our NDA; we honor yours on request
Real virtual assistants, amplified by AI
Every MyOutDesk VA is trained through MOD University to use modern AI tools, then paired with the AI toolkit your work needs. A real person still reviews every AI-assisted deliverable before it reaches you, so your personal assistant works faster and cleaner, with the judgment AI doesn't have.
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Trained
MOD University
Prompting, verification, and role-specific AI workflows, refreshed as the tools change.
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Equipped
Your stack, your rules
Your VA works inside your AI tools, on your accounts, under your governance.
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Trusted
Human-in-the-loop
A real person reviews every AI-assisted deliverable before it reaches your customers or CRM.
See the Difference
How We Compare
| Feature | Full-Time Hire | Freelancer / Marketplace | MyOutDesk |
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| Time to hire | 4-8 weeks | 1-2 weeks | As little as 1 week |
| Screening | You run it | Self-reported | 6-stage vetting, 0.1% pass rate |
| Education | You verify | Unverified | College degree required |
| Dedicated to you | Yes | Rarely | Yes, full-time |
| Time zone coverage | One person, one shift | Their schedule, not yours | Works your timezone; 24/7 coverage available |
| Cost structure | Salary + benefits + overhead | Hourly, unpredictable | Flat monthly rate, all-inclusive |
| If it doesn't work out | Start over | Start over | We rematch at no extra cost |
| Oversight tools | You provide | None | Productivity tracking included |
| Legal entity (US & PH) | N/A | No | Yes |
| SOC 2 compliance | Your responsibility | No | Third-party audited |
| HIPAA verified | Your responsibility | No | Yes |
Verified Reviews
What Our Clients Say
4.9 (304 reviews)
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Ed English
Jan 2021We are new to MyOutDesk services but have been totally impressed with their team so far. Very professional and responsive. The sales process and onboarding were excellent. Dominic, Steve, and Anj rock! Thank you!
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Catherine Mackenzie
Aug 2020From the first moment we contacted MyOutDesk to discuss our needs for an ISA we knew we were in good hands. They have a great team of professionals that listened to our needs; they quickly set up interviews and because of their vetting process, we had a difficult time choosing between them. Ultimately, we made our decision and couldn't be happier! Customer service all the way!
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John Schamber
Oct 2019Wow. Outstanding. From my first contact with the folks at My Out Desk, through my interview process, they informed me, took away my fears, and inspired me. I'm now on the road to having a virtual assistant to help me shore up my business and grow in the coming months. They've energized me. I'm excited to work with them.
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Justin Richards
Sep 2019My company, Entegra Real Estate, has had a great interaction with MyOutDesk thus far. Great communication! High energy! Clear battle plan to ensure a positive roll out for us. Very pleased!
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Leon Juncaj
Mar 2021My experience with MyOutDesk over the past few years has been wonderful. We have been able to bring on many high quality team members. The entire team at MyOutDesk is very helpful and extremely responsive when a need for a hire arises. They've are quick to put together some quality candidates to interview, and are extremely helpful with providing feedback to help make the right hiring decision. I strongly recommend MyOutDesk to anyone in need of their services.
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Susan Derlein
Jun 2019This is truly a group of professionals! Well trained, professional, client focused and clearly passionate about what they do. I am so looking forward to working with my Virtual Professional! Do not hesitate! You will not be disappointed!
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Les Walden
Jun 2020Anya is the best. She listens intently to understand your needs and then goes to work finding the right person to help you go to the next level. Her communication could not have been better always answering my questions and letting me know the next steps. I am confident our business will take a giant step forward with MyOutDesk.
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AL Abdallah
Jan 2020She was very friendly and professional. Anya did not rush me or make me feel uncomfortable. She asked the right questions and handled the call like I would handle my clients. AL Abdallah EXP Realty Michigan
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Elizabeth Boehnlein
May 2021Great easy to work with. They seem to know what I am looking to hire before I do.
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FAQ
Common questions
How much does it cost to hire a personal virtual assistant?
With MyOutDesk, you can save up to 70% compared to hiring an in-house personal assistant. We handle all recruiting, background checks, payroll, and benefits so you can get dedicated support without the overhead.
What tasks can a personal virtual assistant handle?
Our personal VAs handle calendar management, travel arrangements, email management, task coordination, personal errands, event planning, expense tracking, and project support. They adapt to your workflow and handle whatever you need to stay organized and productive.
Can a personal VA manage my calendar and schedule?
Yes. Your VA can manage your calendar across Google Calendar, Outlook, or Calendly, schedule meetings, resolve conflicts, send reminders, and coordinate with other parties on your behalf.
Can a personal VA book travel and manage logistics?
Yes. Our personal VAs can research and book flights, hotels, rental cars, and restaurants. They can build full itineraries, manage changes and cancellations, and handle all the logistics so your trips run smoothly.
Can a personal VA handle email and inbox management?
Yes. Your VA can screen and prioritize your inbox, draft replies, flag urgent messages, unsubscribe from unwanted lists, and organize your email so you only see what matters.
What tools and platforms can your personal VAs work with?
Our personal VAs work with common productivity tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Asana, Trello, Notion, Calendly, Zoom, and more. They adapt quickly to whatever tools you already use.
Will my personal virtual assistant be dedicated or shared?
All of our virtual assistants are dedicated to a single client. Your VA will learn your preferences, routines, and communication style to deliver consistent, personalized support.
How quickly can we get started?
We can onboard a personal virtual assistant in as little as 7 days. We just need to understand your daily tasks, tools, and preferences to match you with the right VA.
Do MyOutDesk virtual assistants use a password manager?
Yes. We require every VA to share and store credentials through a password manager - never in plain text, email, chat, or browser autofill. We can use the password manager your team already runs on (1Password, Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, Keeper, or similar) or provide one. Access can be revoked instantly when the engagement ends.
Can I bring my own non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?
Yes, we are happy to work with you to get an NDA between your virtual assistant and your company signed. We also provide a default NDA that protects all our clients.