Do you actually need a virtual assistant? How to decide before hiring Independent outsourced-service working aid. Adapt to the actual agreement; not a universal legal contract. Problem we need help with: Evidence period and why it is representative: Recurring work ready for execution: Work waiting for decisions or missing inputs: One-off backlog, kept separate: Help needed: execution / specialist design / temporary project / coverage First responsibility and visible finish: Authority the person would need: Setup and decision owner: Quoted commitment and payment dates: Cash scenario if expected receipts are delayed: Intended benefit and how we will observe it: Decision: proceed / redesign scope / defer Condition or evidence needed before changing that decision: Review date: