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Practical advice on hiring, managing, and scaling with virtual assistants. Written by our team based on six years of real experience.

Pricing2025-06-01

Month-to-Month vs. Long-Term VA Contracts: Which Is Right for You?

Long-term VA contracts protect the provider, not you. Here's why THC's month-to-month model is a signal of confidence — and why 97% of clients stay anyway.

Startups2025-05-15

Virtual Assistant for Startups: When to Hire and What to Expect

Pre-seed to Series A founders are doing too much themselves. Here's how to know when it's time to hire a VA and what the first 90 days actually look like.

Delegation2025-05-01

The Delegation Audit: Find the $20/hr Tasks Eating Your Schedule

Most founders are spending 22+ hours per week on tasks worth less than $50/hr. Here's a simple framework to identify them, price them, and hand them off.

Technology2025-04-15

How AI-Trained Virtual Assistants Deliver 3x the Output

AI doesn't replace the human VA — it amplifies them. Here's how THC VAs use AI tools to deliver faster, higher-quality work while keeping the human judgment that machines can't replicate.

Healthcare2025-04-01

HIPAA-Compliant Virtual Assistants: What Medical Practices Need to Know

Most VA services can't touch your patient data. Here's what HIPAA compliance actually requires for remote workers, and how THC supports healthcare practices.

Industry2025-03-15

What to Look for When Hiring a Real Estate Virtual Assistant

Real estate VAs aren't general assistants — they need specific skills, tools, and compliance awareness. Here's what separates a great real estate VA from a mediocre one.

Operations2025-03-01

Why Your Last Virtual Assistant Didn't Work Out

If you've tried a VA before and it failed, the problem wasn't delegation — it was the model. Here are the five failure modes and how THC solves each one.

Hiring2025-02-15

Hiring a VA vs. Hiring Full-Time: The True Cost Comparison

Full-time employees cost $65K-$110K per year once you factor in taxes, benefits, and overhead. Here's the real comparison between hiring full-time and hiring a dedicated VA.

Delegation2025-02-01

The First 10 Tasks You Should Delegate to a Virtual Assistant

Stop doing work that doesn't need you. Here are the first 10 tasks to hand off to a VA — with time savings, how-to, and which service category each falls under.

Pricing2025-01-15

How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Cost in 2025? The Real Breakdown

A transparent look at VA pricing models, hidden costs, and what you should actually expect to pay for quality virtual assistant support in 2025.