--- title: 15 Questions to Ask Your Virtual PA description: How can you be sure that you are choosing the right virtual PA for you? Read 15 questions you should ask your virtual assistant here! image: https://smart-pa.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/virtual-pa.jpg --- [**0845 872 2262](tel:0845%20872%202262) Choose site: UK - [UK](https://www.smart-pa.com/uk/) - [FR](https://www.smart-pa.com/fr/) - [USA](https://www.smart-pa.com/usa/) - [Ireland](https://www.smart-pa.com/ireland/) [![Logo-2](https://smart-pa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo-2.png?width=190&height=70&name=Logo-2.png "Logo-2")](https://www.smart-pa.com) [![Get a quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6285216/f6ce6b80-a7b2-4995-833d-9eae89d0dc44.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6285216/f6ce6b80-a7b2-4995-833d-9eae89d0dc44) **12 years in business with over 200 PAs **14 countries, 15 languages and 3000+ clients ![trustpilot-small](https://smart-pa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/trustpilot-small.png?width=160&name=trustpilot-small.png) [**0845 872 2262](tel:0845%20872%202262) [![Get a quote](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6285216/f6ce6b80-a7b2-4995-833d-9eae89d0dc44.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6285216/f6ce6b80-a7b2-4995-833d-9eae89d0dc44) # 15 Questions to Ask Your Virtual PA ![virtual-pa](https://smart-pa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/virtual-pa.jpg?width=800&name=virtual-pa.jpg) There are a large number of [virtual assistant agencies](https://www.smart-pa.com) out there, ready to support your business. However, how can you be sure that you are choosing the right one for you? Here are 15 questions to ask your virtual PA to ensure that you receive great assistance when you need it!: **1.** What hours can you work and can you still offer me support when you are not working? **2.** How much will you charge for your services? **3.** How will you communicate? **4.** Will you sign an NDA? **5.** What are your expertise and have you been accredited? **6.** What happens if I want a particular project completing that is not your skillset? **7.** How long have you been in business? **8.** What happens to my business support when you go on holiday/ if you are sick? **9.** Do you have client references/testimonials? **10.** How do you invoice (weekly/monthly etc.)? **11.** How soon can I expect you to respond to an email/voicemail from me? **12.** Do I need to sign a contract? **13.** What are the terms of the contract? **14.** What software/computer programmes do you use? **15.** How can I be certain my business is safe with you? **Contact us** today to find how well we can answer the questions above or click[**here**](https://www.smart-pa.com/uk/contact/) to find out more about SmartPA and [our services](https://www.smart-pa.com/uk/our-services/)! Share this post - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Topics [ Executive PA Services ](https://smart-pa.com/blog/topic/executive-pa-services) [![SmartPA](https://smart-pa.com/hubfs/SmartPA_October2019%20Theme/img/SmartPA_LogoR.png) ](https://www.smart-pa.com/uk/) Head Office SmartPA 13 Dublin Street Lane South, Edinburgh, EH1 3PX ****info@smart-pa.com **[0845 872 2262](tel:+44845-872-2262)** - - - - - ![wp-logos](https://smart-pa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPA_October2019%20Theme/img/wp-logos.png?width=400&name=wp-logos.png)   © SmartPA Global Limited   |   Company Number SC458248   |   VAT Registered 175 365 977