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Hire a virtual assistant — without becoming a manager.

Virtual assistant work is the most common reason people sign up for a freelance platform — and the most common reason they quit. GigAnywhere makes recurring admin support sustainable.

Why GigAnywhere

The VA problem isn't finding one. It's keeping one productive.

Hiring is easy. Keeping a recurring engagement on track is the work. AI summaries replace daily check-ins; reusable task lists replace constant re-onboarding.

Daily task lists The VA sees what's expected each day.
Session summaries A two-minute recap at end of day — no standups.
Recurring workspace Set up once, reuse every week.
Backup VAs Promote a second VA on your bench for time-off coverage.

Common VA tasks

  • Inbox triage & scheduling
  • Calendar & travel coordination
  • Expense tracking & reimbursements
  • Document prep & light writing
  • Research & briefing notes
  • CRM updates & data hygiene
  • Light outreach & follow-ups
Recommended setup

Daily workspace — “Founder support”

Acceptance criteria

  • Inbox processed to zero by 11am ET
  • Daily calendar prep doc by 9am
  • Weekly expense pull every Friday
  • End-of-day summary by 6pm

AI supervisor rules

schedule_window: 9am–6pm ET, Mon–Fri
on_task_apps: [email, calendar, CRM, docs]
flag_idle_minutes_over: 25
flag_off_task_minutes_over: 15
summary_cadence: end_of_day
Recommended proof level: Managed Work — most VA engagements are best served by lightweight sessions plus end-of-day summaries.
“My last VA arrangement ended because I couldn't tell what she was doing on quiet days. The end-of-day summary fixed that without making it weird. We're nine months in now.”
AK
Anil K.
Founder · two-person SaaS

Hire a VA. Keep your time.

Reusable daily workspaces, end-of-day AI summaries, and a vetted talent pool.