Virtustant videos: what remote hiring costs, and what clients say
Each video answers one buyer question with published 2026 figures and our own placement data, then ends with how Virtustant charges. Every page has chapters you can jump to and the full transcript.
Hiring cost and agency guides
How to Choose a Remote Staffing Agency: 8 Questions to Ask First
Eight questions to ask a remote staffing agency before you sign: all-in rate, payroll, vetting pass rates, shortlist speed, guarantee and references. 11-minute video.
How Much Do Staffing Agencies Charge? 2026 Fees, Markups and Rates
What staffing agencies charge in 2026: 25% to 85% markups, 15% to 30% placement fees or one all-in rate, plus 13 providers converted to cost per hour. 15-minute video.
How Much Does a Recruiter Cost? 2026 Fees vs. a Staffing Agency
Recruiter fees in 2026: 15% to 30% of first-year salary, 20% most common. What the fee hides, and the same seat priced through a staffing agency. 11-minute video.
How Much Does a Virtual Assistant Cost in 2026? Rates by Model, at 20 and 40 Hours
Virtual assistant cost in 2026: $7 to $75 an hour on published rates. Five sourcing models compared at 20 and 40 hours a week. 13-minute video.
How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in 2026? A Service or a Person, and Why the Wage Is Not the Cost
Bookkeeper cost in 2026: $250 to $2,500 a month as a service, $1,120 to $8,800 a month as a dedicated person, and why the wage is not the cost. 15-minute video.
How Much Does a Social Media Manager Cost in 2026? Salary vs. the Hours You Actually Need
Social media manager cost in 2026: $60,881 to $71,322 base salary, $14 to $35 an hour freelance, and the covered-hour test ($89.16 per needed hour). 14-minute video.
How Much Does an Answering Service Cost in 2026? $227 or $360 for the Same 100 Calls
Answering service pricing in 2026: $159 to $395 for 100 minutes across six US providers, and why the same 100 calls can bill $227 or $360. 15-minute video.
Client interviews
Virtustant Review: How Kensington Sales Hired Remote LATAM Talent
Mike Dombo, Founder of Kensington Sales, on hiring remote LATAM sales talent through Virtustant and what set it apart from the agencies he used before. 2-minute video.
Virtustant Review: How Contractor Independence Hired Remote LATAM Talent
Ian Cunningham, CEO of Contractor Independence, on going from virtual assistant roles to a head of customer success hire through Virtustant. 2-minute video.
Virtustant Review: Contractor Independence on Hiring Remote LATAM Talent
Connor Corkrin, COO of Contractor Independence, on a year of hiring remote LATAM talent through Virtustant: sourcing speed, screening and pricing. 1-minute video.
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