First up, you have two options when it comes to hiring a Virtual Assistant. The first is to place an ad online and the second is to contact an agency. You can also ask friends as well as past and present colleagues if they have any recommendations too. Remember, a VA is not a trainee, they need to be efficient and skillful and able to quickly respond to your requests, so make sure you set up a trial period to ensure they are capable of fulfilling the tasks that you set for them.