How Much Does a UK Ecommerce VA Cost?
A UK-based ecommerce virtual assistant typically costs between £15–£35 per hour depending on experience and specialisation. Most founders opt for a monthly retainer rather than hourly billing.
UK Ecommerce VA Pricing at a Glance
Experienced ecommerce VA
£25–£35/hr
Monthly retainer (part-time)
£400–£900/month
Entry-level VA (general tasks)
£15–£20/hr
Monthly retainer (full support)
£900–£1,800/month
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When a VA Makes More Sense
You're scaling but not ready for a full-time headcount
You need Shopify-specific skills, not a generalist
Your task volume fluctuates month to month
You want results fast without the hiring process
When In-House Makes More Sense
You need someone embedded in daily team culture
You're managing a large team and need a dedicated ops lead
You have consistent, full-time volume of work
The Honest Answer
Most ecommerce founders hire in-house too early, before the task volume justifies it. A VA lets you get the same output, maintain flexibility, and preserve cash while you scale.
Ecommerce Assist works with UK Shopify brands as a specialist VA partner. Book A Call Today to talk through your situation.
How Ecommerce Assist Works
1. Discovery Call & Task Planning
We start with a short discovery call to understand your e-commerce business, pain points, and the tasks you want support with. Together, we agree priorities, tools, and expectations so everything is clear from day one.
2. Agreement, Access & Setup
Once agreed, we confirm the scope, contract, and working hours. You’ll be added to a shared Trello board where tasks, progress, and updates are organised clearly, with access set up securely.
We get to work straight away, handling tasks efficiently and keeping everything updated in Trello. You receive regular progress updates, clear communication, and flexible support as your business evolves.
3. Execution, Updates & Ongoing Support
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Ecommerce Assist provides ecommerce virtual assistant support for UK founders, handling day-to-day eCommerce tasks and SEO so businesses move forward without the stress of doing everything alone.
