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HireLatam Alternatives in 2026: 8 Options by Fee Model and Price

October 27, 2026
Alan Schultz
Compare 8 HireLatam alternatives by fee model: recruiters, managed staffing and marketplaces. Virtustant starts at $7/hr all-in with $0 placement fees.
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The 2026 Nearshore Rate Report

July 20, 2026
Alan Schultz
H1 2026 research from 441 Virtustant placement starts: expected client rates, role mix and 397 unique people, including country coverage and methodology.
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Nearshore virtual assistant cost breakdown for 2026

How Much Does a Nearshore Virtual Assistant Cost in 2026?

June 16, 2026
Alan Schultz
A nearshore virtual assistant costs $700-$2,500 a month. Virtustant rates start at $7/hr: save up to 70%.
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What Does a Healthcare Virtual Assistant Do? Tasks & Cost

June 10, 2026
Alan Schultz
A healthcare virtual assistant handles scheduling, intake, billing, and records. Tasks, skills, HIPAA, and bilingual support from $7/hr all-in.
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Paralegal vs Legal Assistant: Key Differences & Cost

September 9, 2026
Alan Schultz
Paralegal vs legal assistant: one supervision test tells them apart. Duties, the $62,890 US median, and how to hire either remotely from LATAM.
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What Is a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator? Tasks, Cost & How to Hire One

June 8, 2026
Alan Schultz
What a real estate transaction coordinator does, what one costs in 2026 (US vs nearshore), and how to hire or outsource a virtual TC, from $7/hr.
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Virtual assistant for small business — what they do, 2026 cost, and how to hire one

Virtual Assistant for Small Business: Cost & How to Hire (2026)

June 7, 2026
Alan Schultz
Virtual assistant for small business in 2026: what they do, Virtustant costs from $7/hr, whether it's worth it, and how to hire one. Same time zone.
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Bookkeeping services for small business — 2026 costs by model and how to choose

Bookkeeping Services for Small Business: 2026 Costs & How to Choose

June 7, 2026
Alan Schultz
Bookkeeping services for small business in 2026: what's included, real costs by model (in-house, firm, online, nearshore), and how to choose. From $8.50/hr all-in.
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Nearshore vs Offshore Staffing and Outsourcing: 2026 Comparison

June 5, 2026
Alan Schultz
Nearshore vs offshore staffing compared: definitions, time zones, and 2026 rate data: nearshore talent from $7/hr all-in; save up to 70% versus US hires.
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