Wishup promises US-quality executive assistance at roughly half the price of domestic services. The company, founded in 2015, operates from Mumbai and Delhi with a team of over 300 assistants serving clients across North America and Europe.
Most executives overthink the US based vs offshore executive assistant decision. They debate time zones and cultural fit and communication styles.
Most executives fail at delegation not because they can't let go, but because they don't know how to break down their own work.
Boldly charges $1,890 per month for 40 hours of executive assistant support. That puts them at the high end of the fractional EA market, competing directly with services like Time Etc and Prialto for C-suite executives who need serious support.
A budget EA from Colombia will handle your calendar better than a premium EA from San Francisco. That's not always true, but it's true often enough to matter.
Most executive assistant services charge between $1,500 and $3,500 per month. The difference isn't just about experience levels or hours worked.
Most EA services will tell you they're different. They'll promise dedicated assistants, rigorous vetting, and seamless communication.
A bargain-priced offshore executive assistant sounds like a steal until you factor in the hidden costs.
Most services tell you their EAs are "ready to go" within days. The reality is messier.
A managed executive assistant works for a service company that handles recruitment, training, and oversight. A direct hire EA works directly for you as an employee or contractor.