Hire a Virtual Assistant in Illinois

Illinois is home to a vibrant business economy, from the metropolitan tech hubs of Chicago, the Windy City, to thriving startups and established enterprises across the state. Whether you’re running a niche consultancy firm in Springfield or overseeing multiple departments of a Chicago corporation, business owners in Illinois value proactive, reliable, scalable and flexible support across a range of tasks.

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Working with Time Etc

Partnering with Time etc gives you access to experienced virtual assistants in Illinois, disciplined and experienced in a broad range of tasks, from social media management and website maintenance to accounting, bookkeeping, and day-to-day administration. Our VAs in Illinois are ready to help you streamline your workflows, reclaim your time, and give you breathing room and space to focus on running your business. We serve clients sector-wide and nationwide, with our team taking the time to understand your specific needs, and a commitment to connecting you with the talent that’s going to help you achieve more at a cost-effective price.

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Why Hire a Virtual Assistant in Illinois?

  • Top-tier talent

    Our Illinois virtual assistants are thoroughly vetted, skilled, and experienced in supporting businesses of varying sizes and specialisms.

  • Agility

    Scale your virtual assistance support up or down as your business requires. With Time etc, you have no complex hiring or long-term commitments to adhere to.

  • Budget-friendly

    Get professional virtual assistance at a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time employee.

  • Time alignment

    Work with VAs who operate on Central Time for straightforward and seamless communication during your hours of operation.

  • Security

    We uphold the highest standards of privacy and data protection at every step.

320+ Five Star Reviews

What Can an Illinois Virtual Assistant Offer?

Whether you’re based deep in the heart of Chicago’s Loop, Champaign’s tech parks, or Peoria’s manufacturing sector, or anywhere in between, Time etc virtual assistants can handle a plethora of administrative and routine business tasks. From task and project scheduling, customer support and in-depth research to sales support, data entry, email management, and much more.

 Let us connect you with a proven professional who can take ownership of the resource-draining and time-intensive admin, so you can dedicate your efforts toward moving your business forward.

Our range of Services:

Sales Assistant | Customer Services | Data Entry | Social Media Management | Shopify Stores | Administrative Support | Email Management

Our range of Industries:

Small Businesses | Entrepreneurs | Digital Marketing | Business Coaches | Real Estate Agents | Legal | E-commerce | Accountants | Financial Advisors | Doctors & Physicians | Therapists & Counsellors

Hear how our clients feel about us

Hundreds of five star reviews

  • 5 Stars

    "I cannot recommend Time etc more highly. Once you have their support for a few tasks, you will wonder how you got along without them."

    Kevin Massengill
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    "I'm a huge fan of this service! My assistant from Time etc is excellent and totally on top of it – I trust her completely. Partnering with Time etc makes my life and work much more doable and enjoyable."

    Claire Williams
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    "Signing up with Time etc is transforming my business. I couldn;t be happier with the results and my assistant Sara. I signed up to be held accountable to my schedule and to keep up with social media."

    Addie
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    "I can't say enough about how invaluable my Time etc executive assistant has been. I am so appreciative… I can’t imagine not having her on my team"

    Lisa Lai
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    "My Time etc assistant, Amy, has been phenomenal! In no time at all she got to know and understand my business and has taken on responsibility for key areas that boost my productivity and income, making a real contribution and taking proactive steps to help me."

    Claire
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    "Time etc staff and our assistant have been tremendous! The value and professionalism are unmatched and I regret not moving forward sooner with our decision to hire someone to help us out with so many daily/weekly/monthly to-do items. If you're waiting to decide it Time etc is right for you —don't make the same mistake… just give it a try."

    Bryan
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    "My business is thriving thanks to Time etc and I've never been happier. Thanks to the phenomenal assistants I'm working with, I'm able to free my mind of the day-to-day tasks and think about the big picture, come up with new offers and new business."

    Alinka Rutkowska
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    "This has been a great experience. Louise and Emma made all the difference. They listened to me and found me an excellent fit. Having a VA has in a just a few weeks helped me become so much more productive. My only regret is that I didn't sign up years ago."

    Tom
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    "I am so grateful for Time Etc and Tracey, my amazing team member. She is efficient and an absolute joy to work with. She anticipates what I need and isn't afraid to suggest a way of completing our work and I LOVE that."

    Vicki Baird
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    "I am so happy with this service! My assistant is extremely professional, has great communication and is very efficient. 10/10."

    Aaron Davis Aaron Davis
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    "Time Etc. is one of the best investments I have ever made. I've been very pleased with the results have spent a great deal of time working on the big picture while my assistant takes care of the details."

    Rick Harris Rick Harris
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    "My assistant, Erin, is AMAZING! She keeps me organized, works quickly and efficiently and has helped me increase my income by covering so much which allows me to do the attorney work I should be doing."

    Emma Keller
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    "Shunnie and TimeEtc are absolutely the best thing that happened to me since sliced bread. Shunnie is timely, communicative, creative, professional, and is great at anticipating needs and projects."

    'EC'
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    "Time Etc is INCREDIBLE! Not only are the quality of the VA’s top notch, their entire checks and balances system ensures that the customer always comes first. I love their accountability system. WILL RECOMMEND!"

    Enrique D
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    "I'm so happy that I was connected with Joy. Very quickly I could tell she was professional and good at what she does. In one month my stress has decreased dramatically and our work together has put me in a position to expand my client base while offering the same level of excellent customer service to my clients."

    Kyla
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    "Our assistant is an asset to running our Bay Area nonprofit. She is accountable for consistent work quality and is excellent with communications. She has our back giving me more time to focus on my day to day commitments."

    Tyler Stanley
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    "This has has been a life saver when it was most needed."

    Hunter Thompson Hunter Thompson
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    "Time etc has been a huge asset to my business! My assistant Deborah is fantastic, and has become a huge asset to my law practice. She has picked up every task I've given her from customer service, to admin, to content writing."

    Harry Bernstein
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    "With our small business, we have 3 different assistants through Time Etc. Each of them has proven to be an integral asset to enhancing our business. ...Having an assistant allowed us to make better use of our own time by focusing on enhancing other areas of our business."

    Michael Millan
  • 5 Stars

    "I've used Time etc for about six months now and it has exceeded my expectations. I don't know what I'd do without this help. I can't believe I waited so long!"

    Rachelle Rachelle
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    "Time etc has been incredibly helpful. I was hesitant to hire a Virtual Assistant because I am new to this whole world of Virtual Assistants. But Time etc helped me make the transition and I am so grateful for all they do."

    David Gerber
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    "Jennifer has been sorting my email for me for about a year now. Having my email sorted helps me give full attention to one task area at a time, and it's made a big difference in my productivity and mental clarity."

    J Gray J Gray
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    "I'm so glad to have found Time etc and my assistant Andrea! I especially love being able to get things off my to-do list any time of day or night, while I'm thinking about them, and to know that they'll be handled well!"

    Julia
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    "Jessica is amazing about helping take stuff off my plate. She predicts well, and helps me see through the craze of all the stuff I have to get done and figure out what she can help me do!"

    Stephanie Scheller
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    "Our assistant went above and beyond.. beyond is an understatement; she hit it out of the park. I've used it for one day and have already saved hours of work."

    Jason Jason Bratz
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    "I love working with Time Etc, and my virtual assistant, Angie. Angie is fantastic, and the company is wonderful to work with, responsive and always addresses my needs. It was the best decision ever to start working with Time etc!"

    Marianthe Bezzerides
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    "Brilliant assistants and platforms to make delegating easy. Should have signed up months ago. Can't rate Time etc highly enough!"

    Lynsey
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    "Time partnered me with the right assistant straight off the bat. Louise is highly professional, helpful and creative. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner."

    Jim Lucas
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    "Our new virtual assistant Elaine has been an absolutely fabulous addition to our small team. Time etc couldn't have found a more perfect match to our business needs and she has transformed our daily workload - we now couldn't imagine life without her."

    Doug Chinnery
  • 5 Stars

    "My two assistants are an absolutely godsend, I can delegate so much to them with the confidence it will be done efficiently and with great manners. I can't imagine how I could run my business without them!"

    Nutri
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    "Highly recommended if you're short on time I've used Time etc for over a year, they are a great service who sourced some professional assistants for me. Highly recommended!"

    Bryan Collins
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    "My experience with Time Etc has been superb. Ellouise who has been my EA for a year is the best EA I have ever had - she is organised, customer-centric, charming and always keeping one eye on what is next. I really couldn't be happier with the service."

    Paul Frampton-Calero
  • 5 Stars

    "Time etc VAs have been fantastic for us. They've helped with many tasks when we needed it the most and are part of our team. It is important to choose the right person with the set of skills that fit with your business, as they can add real value to your team(s). "

    Christelle Macri
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    "My assistant from TimeEtc is a lifesaver. She is so fast, too. This means my hours go a very long way - further than I thought :)"

    Fran Whitaker
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    "Timeetc has been a godsend. I love my assistant. She is engaged and comes up with ideas and has been an overall asset to my business."

    Tia Wood
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    "Time Etc. is a life saver. Looking forward to adding more services, as budget permits. Customer service is excellent, which is very important to me."

    Pj Schott
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    "Time etc has been a life saver for the past 3 years. Once you find that perfect assistant, you'll never let them go. There are so many things I haven't worried about in years."

    Brad Dennis
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    "Fantastic! I have tried other services, but the assistants at Time etc are the most talented and dedicated yet. The client service staff truly go the extra mile to make sure my projects run smoothly and I get the best value for my money. That means a lot to me as an entrepreneur. Highly recommend."

    Maryellen Nugent
  • 5 Stars

    "Time etc has been a lifesaver. I used to search for personal assistants on my own locally, and it was hit or miss. Time Etc has made the process so much easier, and the results are highly professional, affordable, and exactly what I needed."

    Tara
  • 5 Stars

    "I have been 100% pleased with my small but mighty VA team through Time Etc. They are professional and so timely. Well worth the money. I can highly recommend this company…they are ten stars out of five!!!"

    Maryanna Young
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    "I have been a client of Time Etc for a few years and have been very satisfied! The assistants are extremely professional and very helpful. I would most definitely recommend Time Etc!"

    Amy Leighton

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FAQs

1. Is my VA familiar with Illinois’s business environment?
Our VAs have supported a range of businesses in Chicago and beyond, and can offer insights into the differing company cultures across the state.

2. How quickly can I get started with a virtual assistant?
We will endeavor to match you with a virtual assistant within a few days, and begin as quickly as possible.

3. Do your virtual assistants work in my time zone?
Yes, our VAs offer coverage on Central Time for real-time business support, even if they’re not based in Illinois.

4. Are these services suitable for Illinois startups and established companies?
Yes - we work with solo entrepreneurs, small firms, and large enterprises.

5. How do you protect my and my business’ data?
Each virtual assistant follows strict confidentiality, privacy, and data protection agreements and uses secure systems for your peace of mind.