How MySigrid VAs Help Deliver a Premium Client Experience

In today’s fast-paced business world, savvy entrepreneurs and executives know they need to focus on growth – not tedious admin. The virtual assistant (VA) industry is booming: the global VA services market was worth an estimated $4.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow ~24% annually. That growth mirrors the rise of remote work: nearly 28% of employees globally worked remotely in 2023. Yet many leaders still spend precious hours on routine tasks – studies show the average worker spends ~28% of the workweek just on email. Enter virtual assistants. By outsourcing scheduling, email, research, and more, busy professionals reclaim their time and focus on strategic work.

MySigrid offers a unique remote staffing solution that blends cutting-edge AI tools with top human assistants, giving clients an executive-level experience. Founded by Paul Østergaard (see his LinkedIn), MySigrid started in 2017 with a mission to create an ethical model of remote work. In practice, MySigrid matches you with a dedicated VA backed by a full team of specialists, 24/7 backup support, and advanced AI-driven systems – a combination that far exceeds what traditional agencies or freelancers offer. The result? Entrepreneurs and C‑suite leaders get “ridiculously talented” support at a fraction of the cost and overhead of an in-house hire.

The Benefits of Virtual Assistants

When you hire a virtual assistant, you unlock a range of benefits:

• Massive Time Savings: Delegating admin work frees executives to do higher-impact tasks. In fact, 67% of companies say saving time is a top reason they hire VAs. Tasks like reading email (which can eat up 28% of your week), scheduling, and travel booking all get handled in the background. You get back hours every week to think, plan, and grow your business.
  
  
• Lower Costs vs. In-House: Outsourcing to a VA can cost 70–78% less than maintaining a full in-house team. High-skill VAs overseas often charge as little as $400–$600 per month, compared to $4,000+ for U.S. specialists. You avoid payroll taxes, benefits, and empty desk time – you pay only for the work done. This flexibility means you can scale support up or down with demand.
  
  
• Improved Productivity and Focus: With routine work out of the way, executives and founders report 44% higher productivity and 32% less stress. VAs handle the “busy work,” so you can concentrate on revenue-driving activities. As one CEO puts it, a MySigrid assistant “frees up a lot of my time so I can focus on more productive work”. This better time management directly boosts work-life balance – 28% of VA hires cite improved balance and reduced burnout as a goal.
  
  
• Access to Specialized Skills: Whether you need bookkeeping, graphic design, SEO, or legal research, virtual assistants bring a wide skill set. Remote staffing solutions let you tap into a global talent pool. MySigrid’s assistants aren’t just generic freelancers – each one is trained in multiple specialties. When a project calls for an expert, your VA can leverage MySigrid’s entire team (IT, travel planning, coding, social media, etc.) to get it done. You gain more expertise than a single hire could provide, all coordinated seamlessly.
  
  

These benefits translate into real-world impact: entrepreneurs gain hours for strategy, startups accelerate launch timelines, and busy professionals stop working nights and weekends. The upshot is a premium client experience – executives feel supported at the highest level.

Virtual Assistant vs. Executive Assistant

You might wonder: Aren’t VAs just like executive assistants (EAs)? There are key differences to know. A virtual assistant is typically a remote contractor who handles a range of administrative, technical, or creative tasks on-demand. Virtual assistants often work for multiple clients and focus on flexible, project-based support. In contrast, an executive assistant is usually a full-time, on-site professional dedicated to a single C‑suite leader or organization. EAs often manage highly confidential duties and take a more proactive role in operations.

In practice, virtual assistants excel at routine workflows: they organize your inbox, manage your calendar, prepare reports, draft communications, and perform research. They’re like a remote on-demand team that plugs into your business context. Executive assistants, on the other hand, often attend meetings with you, anticipate strategic needs, and handle tasks requiring deep knowledge of the company. Both roles free up your time, but VAs do so with the flexibility of remote staffing: you can hire them part-time, project-by-project, or scale hours up without long-term commitments.

MySigrid caters to high-level needs. In effect, each MySigrid VA serves as a premium remote executive assistant – they operate as a full member of your team (with a company email and local phone, if desired), yet you keep the agility and cost-savings of a virtual service. This hybrid model means you enjoy the continuity and expertise of an EA plus the on-demand flexibility of virtual staffing.

Top Virtual Assistant Tasks

To get an idea of what you can offload, here are some top tasks VAs handle (and save you from doing yourself):

• Email & Calendar Management: Let a VA triage your inbox, responding to routine inquiries and forwarding only the critical emails. They can schedule meetings, send confirmations, and keep your calendar updated. (After all, executives spend ~28% of their week on email – imagine reclaiming most of that.)
  
  
• Travel Planning & Coordination: Flight bookings, hotel reservations, itineraries and changes – these can easily consume 10+ hours per trip. VAs can manage every detail and troubleshoot travel issues in the background.
  
  
• Data Entry & CRM Updates: Structured data entry (e.g. uploading real estate listings, sales leads, financial records) is perfect for a VA. They keep your CRM up-to-date, compile reports, and handle expense tracking so nothing falls through the cracks.
  
  
• Research & Reporting: Need market research, industry news, competitive analysis, or document drafting? VAs can gather and summarize information quickly. They even prepare presentations or spreadsheets based on your instructions.
  
  
• Content and Marketing Support: Virtual assistants can handle content creation and marketing tasks. For example, a VA might write and schedule blog posts or newsletters, draft social media updates, design simple graphics, or manage ad campaigns. With the right guidance, they become an extension of your marketing team.
  
  
• Bookkeeping & Admin Support: Simple bookkeeping (invoicing, basic accounting entries, payroll prep) is another common VA function. They also do routine admin: ordering supplies, booking appointments, and even screening calls.
  
  

These are just a few examples. In sectors like real estate, VAs often manage client databases, marketing listings, and coordinate showings. In healthcare, they might schedule patient appointments, update records, handle billing/insurance, and manage communications. For digital marketers, VAs tackle tasks like keyword research and SEO content writing. Outsourcing these “busy tasks” frees up professionals to focus on strategy and client service.

AI-Powered Virtual Assistants & Remote Staffing

Technology is amplifying what VAs can do. “AI virtual assistants” like Siri or Alexa show that automated agents can handle scheduling and data retrieval. In business, AI tools are already streamlining VA workflows – auto-scheduling meetings, transcribing calls, filtering email, and flagging important tasks. Splashtop’s 2025 remote work trends report notes that companies increasingly use AI for scheduling and project management to “focus on higher-value work”.

MySigrid leverages this shift by integrating AI into its platform. Our proprietary tools (Sigrid.AI) assist with routine actions so that human assistants can focus on the nuanced work. For example, an AI engine can pre-sort your emails or suggest draft responses, while your MySigrid assistant reviews and personalizes them. The result is faster service with fewer errors. As one analysis found, automating workflows with AI frees up teams and boosts productivity.

However, automation alone isn’t the full answer. Human VAs bring emotional intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving that AI lacks. MySigrid’s model combines both: advanced software to handle repetitive tasks, plus trained human assistants who understand your voice and adapt on the fly. Every assistant undergoes regular training (via MySigrid Academy) and bi-weekly coaching, ensuring they stay up-to-date on technology tools and best practices. You get the best of both worlds: the efficiency of AI-powered assistants paired with the personal touch of a dedicated professional.

AI and automation are transforming remote work by empowering VAs. Imagine saying “Hey Google, draft a meeting agenda” while your MySigrid assistant fine-tunes it and sends it out. Devices like smart speakers and chatbots handle routine info, while VAs handle the follow-through and quality control. This synergy means your remote staffing solution is not only flexible and cost-effective, but also cutting-edge.

Sector-Specific Use Cases

Different industries have distinct needs, and virtual assistants are adapting to meet them. Here are a few examples of how VAs deliver value across sectors:

• Real Estate: Agents often use VAs for database management, lead generation, marketing, and transaction coordination. For instance, a VA might update MLS listings, send email campaigns to prospects, manage client communications, and handle paperwork for deals. By delegating these tasks, realtors spend more time closing deals and building relationships.
  
  
• Healthcare: Medical practices and consultants hire VAs to handle administrative overhead: scheduling patient appointments, billing and insurance claims, maintaining patient records, and customer service calls. This frees up healthcare professionals to focus on patient care. VAs can also assist with clinical reporting and regulatory paperwork.
  
  
• Digital Marketing & Content: Marketing teams leverage VAs for content creation and SEO support. A marketing VA can research topics, write and format blog posts or newsletters, design visuals, and monitor social media engagement. They can also manage email marketing campaigns (segmenting lists, setting up autoresponders, tracking analytics). When you have a VA doing these repetitive tasks, your core marketing staff can concentrate on strategy and creative direction.
  
  

Other fields – from finance to education – similarly benefit. In finance, VAs handle bookkeeping and reporting. In education, they assist with course admin and student inquiries. No matter the sector, the promise is the same: outsourcing routine work to skilled assistants lets you operate at a higher level.

The MySigrid Difference

Not all virtual assistant services are created equal. MySigrid stands out by offering a truly premium client experience through these unique features:

• Dedicated, Trained Assistants: Each client gets a single dedicated VA (an employee of MySigrid) who learns your business. Your VA is matched based on both skills and personality fit. They’re set up as if they’re in your company – with a company email and even a local phone number if needed.
  
  
• AI-Driven Continuity: MySigrid’s platform uses advanced AI and a centralized knowledge base. Your assistant documents all your preferences and instructions in a secure Client Fact Book. If your VA is ever unavailable, a backup assistant has full visibility into your needs. This ensures continuity of service – no dropped balls or forgotten details.
  
  
• Specialist Support & 24/7 Team: You’re not limited by one person’s skills. The entire MySigrid team of specialists is on-call. Need complex travel arrangements, IT support, or graphic design? Your VA can tap in experts on our team instantly. Plus, for urgent tasks outside your VA’s hours, a 24/7 backup team monitors “Critical” tasks in our app and steps in as needed. It’s like having a global support desk for your business.
  
  
• Ongoing Coaching & Quality Control: MySigrid invests heavily in training. Every assistant participates in bi-weekly coaching via our in-house Academy, covering leadership, tech tools, and best practices. A dedicated quality team also audits workflows and timelines so that your work is always handled with precision. The MySigrid Communication & Task Management app ensures nothing gets lost, and deadlines are met.
  
  
• Personalized Onboarding: We make it easy to start. After a free consultation, your Customer Success Manager guides the onboarding. This includes a one-on-one intro call, clear expectation setting, and adjustment as needed – all at no extra cost. In short order, your assistant will be seamlessly integrated into your daily life.
  
  

Together, these features create a next-level VA experience. Clients note that MySigrid assistants work above and beyond. As one CEO testified, “My dedicated VA is one of the hardest working and most responsive people I have ever known… the larger MySigrid team is always so ready to jump in”. Another client praises the “proactiveness” and round-the-clock support – tasks are often “already solved” by the time they arrive at work in the morning. Time and again, users report that MySigrid VAs allow them to delegate with total confidence: business scaling, project milestones, and personal tasks all get handled smoothly.

This high-touch approach explains why MySigrid’s clients stay for years. It also attracted clients across industries – from tech startups to venture funds. The Clutch rankings recognize MySigrid as a top remote executive assistant provider in both Manila and Singapore. When you combine human dedication with smart automation and support systems, the net effect is a truly premium client experience.

Success Stories & Testimonials

Our clients say it best. Here are a few success stories that illustrate the impact:

• “My VA helps free up a lot of my time so I can focus on more productive work,” says Yuanzheng Lee, Founder of a Singapore startup. He appreciates the consistency and documentation that let any VA pick up his style – a real time-saver for his growing team.
  
  
• “My dedicated VA is one of the hardest working and most responsive people… You truly make everything possible,” raves Stacey Boyd, CEO of OLIVELA. She notes that the MySigrid team “jumped in” whenever needed, keeping her organized and on top of every detail.
  
  
• Hans Schambye, CEO of Galecto, highlights the 24-hour advantage: “Proactiveness is a great advantage… By the time I arrive at the office in the morning, the tasks are already solved!”. He couldn’t afford this level of support on his own, but MySigrid’s backup team and attentive VA gave him unprecedented peace of mind.
  
  
• Sherman Baldwin, CEO of LCR Capital, reports that his VA is “off to a great start” and has been so effective that they envision her “eventually managing a team” across their business. That’s future-proof growth enabled by quality VA support.
  
  

These testimonials share a common theme: MySigrid VAs deliver real results in time management, productivity, and growth. Whether it’s handing off complicated admin or smoothly scaling up operations, MySigrid’s clients see the difference in their day-to-day.

Ready to Transform Your Workflow?

If you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or business leader looking to leverage virtual assistant services, MySigrid can help. Learn more on the MySigrid website about our tailored VA plans and industry solutions. For personalized advice, you can even connect with our founder, Paul Østergaard, on LinkedIn to hear his vision for ethical remote support. Best of all, we offer a no-obligation consultation so you can see how MySigrid works for your team.

Transform your workday: Book a free consultation now and discover how a MySigrid virtual assistant can give you time back, scale your business, and deliver a premium experience. Our clients find they finally have the freedom to focus on what matters, thanks to a world-class VA by their side.

Sources: Industry research and client reports; MySigrid client testimonials, and MySigrid service pages. The factual statements above are supported by these sources.