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Top Tools for Managing Virtual Assistants
The stack we recommend for communication, project management, time tracking, collaboration, and automation when working with a VA team.
Stephen Sundae Luna 7 min read
Managing virtual assistants effectively can dramatically lift your productivity — but only if your stack is right. These are the tools we keep coming back to across every kind of client.
Stay in sync
Communication tools
- Slack— Channels per project, real-time messaging, file sharing, deep integrations. Our default chat layer.
- Zoom— Face-to-face check-ins keep the relationship human, especially across time zones.
Move work forward
Project management
- Trello— Visual boards, lists, and cards. Easy for VAs and stakeholders to grasp at a glance.
- Asana— Heavier project-tracking power with timelines, dependencies, and reporting.
Protect the hours
Time management & productivity
- Toggl— Lightweight time tracking that surfaces where the hours actually go.
- RescueTime— Insight into work patterns and distractions, so you can optimize the day.
Work together
Collaboration
- Google Workspace— Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar — real-time collaboration baseline.
- Dropbox— Secure storage and easy sharing for larger files.
Eliminate the busywork
Task automation
- Zapier— Connects apps and automates repetitive workflows so your VA can focus on the work that matters.
- Hubstaff— Time tracking with activity-level reporting — useful when accountability matters.
Equip your VA properly
Success isn't only about skill — it's about giving your VA the right tools so they can show up at full strength.
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