Barbara Peterson
Jul 2021
Excellent response time. Complied with appointment schedule and had applicants ready to go!
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
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, 0.7% 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 (305 reviews)
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Kimberley Saccomonto
Mar 2019The company is a wonderful company that is aimed at helping agents take their business to the next level. Paul is a very transparent and helpful man who explained everything to me and was eager to help me.
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Jenny Duncan
Nov 2019Very personable, informative and helpful!
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Katie Bobo
Dec 2019When looking for a virtual professional, this company was quick to respond to an inquiry, communicated each step along the way in a clear and concise manner. Additionally, they provided us with 3 great candidates of which we immediately chose the one that was the best fit. We are thrilled with our experience and would highly recommend MyOutDesk.
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Brad Tongen
Nov 2018Chris and the entire team ensured that the onboarding process was seamless. The entire team matched my company up with great candidates to choose from. Within just two weeks, we've gone through the entire process and have a qualified, well matched candidate already working on our team!
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Adrianna Smith
Dec 2019MyOutDesk has been very responsive and professional. They really vet their candidates for your position thoroughly. They attract highly trained talent, and they are very accessible to your needs. It's been a great experience working with MyOutDesk!!
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Connie Bossard
May 2019Outstanding communication and service.
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Bill DeVine
Aug 2019Every Team Member that we have worked with so far at MyOutDesk has been extremely friendly and professional to work with and have been great to answer all of our questions.
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Zach Neumann
Jul 2020My out desk is a great company and Daphne is great to work with. I have many VAs and they are all great.
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Jeremy Zucker
Feb 2019MyOutDesk connected me with a fantastic virtual professional! They stand by their employees with training & support and offer guidance to clients on how to utilize their virtual professional. Highly recommend!
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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.