Why not use amazon mechanical turk?
mech turk is best at yes/no questions.
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#12i've been using filcan (http://www.filcancommunications.biz/) for the last three years. they've done everything from data entry to data collection to telephone research for me. they're based in the philippines. pricing is around $6/hour.
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#13I've heard good things about https://getfriday.com/
This is one of the two (IIRC) recommended in 4 hr workweek.
I've just signed up, I'll let you if they're good in a month.
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#14I use TimeSvr.com - wrote a detailed post about them here: http://personalmba.com/delegation-outsourcing-timesvr/
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#15I've heard good things about https://getfriday.com/
I've been using them for almost two months now & strongly recommend them. It is worth asking for someone with a technical background and then giving him/her some breathing space to get to know you.
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#16I have been using www.onlinejobs.ph to find VAs. My criteria are; able to speak basic English and not more than USD$5/hr. I does take up quite a while to find the right person, at the end of the day it's worth it.
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#17I use a virtual assistant service called Rent A Smile http://www.rentasmile.com - they're specially good for research work.
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#18I co-run fancyhands.com - we can help you. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about our service.