Connecting you instantly with world-class remote experts.

Skip the recruiter fees and endless hiring cycles. We source, vet, and match top global to your exact needs, giving you direct access to premium talent while you retain full control.

Direct Hire

Hire your VA, manage your way

We find, vet, and place the right person for your team — then hand them over for you to manage directly. Full control, lower ongoing cost, no recurring markup.

How It Works

From request to handoff in four steps

A straightforward process designed to get you a fully vetted candidate, fast — with no ongoing management from us once you're set.

1

Tell Us the Role

Share the skills, hours, and experience you need in your new hire

2

We Source & Vet

We screen, test, and shortlist the top 2–3 candidates for your review

3

You Interview & Choose

Meet the shortlist directly and pick the candidate you trust most

4

We Hand Off

One-time placement fee — they report directly to you from day one

What's Included

Everything covered before they start

You only manage them once they're working — we handle the entire search and vetting process up front.

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Thorough Vetting & Shortlisting

Every candidate is skills-tested, background-checked, and reference-verified before they ever reach your shortlist.

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Facilitated Interviews

We coordinate and sit in on interviews so you get a clear, unbiased read on each candidate — you make the final call.

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90-Day Replacement Guarantee

If the fit isn't right within the first 90 days, we'll source and place a replacement at no extra placement fee.

Compare Hiring Cost

The lowest-cost way to build your team

No recurring management fee — just a one-time placement cost and a VA who works directly for you.

Cost Component	US Local Hire	Craftee Direct Hire
Base Monthly Salary	$3,500–$5,000	$1,280
Payroll Taxes (~15%)	$525–$750	Self-managed
Benefits & Insurance	$400–$600	Self-managed
Recruitment Cost	$2,000–$5,000 once	One-time placement fee only
Onboarding & Training	$500–$1,000	$0 — we handle it
Total Monthly Cost	$4,500–$7,000+	~$1,280

63%

Savings with Craftee Direct Hire

The lowest cost option for businesses ready to manage their VA directly — still fully vetted and onboarded by us.

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Get a fully vetted candidate placed with you in days — full control, no recurring markup, lower ongoing cost.

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Explore Our Most In-Demand Roles

Find the role your business needs next. Explore our most in-demand positions at Coconut.

Managing the Inbox and Live Chat

Creating Help Guides & FAQs

Fixing Customer Problems

Passing Feedback to the Business Owner

Managing Orders and Refunds

Updating the Online Store

Answering Product and Inventory Questions

Handling Supplier and Logistics Issues

Creating and Scheduling Posts

Engaging with the Audience

Tracking Page Performance

Group and Community Moderation

Creating Social Media Content

Designing Website and Funnel Assets

Crafting Marketing Materials and Lead Magnets

Maintaining Brand Consistency

Inbox and Email Management

Calendar and Schedule Coordination

Data Entry and File Organization

Basic Invoicing and Billing Support

Building Page Layouts and Funnels

Customizing Visuals and Styling

Ensuring Mobile Responsiveness

Setting up Basic Tech Integrations

Direct Hire vs Managed Talent

Find your perfect hiring match. Use this quick guide to decide which model fits your current workflow.

Feature	👤 Direct Hire	📋 Managed Talent
Who employs them?	You do. The professional signs directly with your company and goes onto your payroll.	We do. They remain our employee — we handle all global payroll, contracts, compliance, and taxes.
Who manages their daily work?	You do. You have full control over their tasks, training, schedule, and performance.	Our team lead does. We track attendance, task completion, and quality on your behalf.
How does pricing work?	One-time placement fee. Pay a single finding fee, then pay your new hire directly.	Flat monthly rate. One simple invoice covers the talent, management, and support.
How do they communicate?	They join your tools (Slack, Teams, etc.) and work like an in-house team member.	They talk with you daily — with an account manager working behind the scenes to keep things on track.
What's the backup plan?	90-day replacement guarantee. If it's not the right fit early on, we find a free replacement.	Instant coverage. If someone is out or leaves, we replace them immediately so work never stops.
Who is it best for?	Business owners building a long-term internal team and company culture.	Busy founders who want results without managing people day-to-day.

Not sure which is right for you? Book a free consultation

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct Hire vs Managed Talent — everything you need to know before you choose.

General

What's the real difference between Direct Hire and Managed Talent?

With Direct Hire, the professional becomes your employee and you manage them directly. With Managed Talent, they stay on our payroll and our team handles day-to-day oversight, while you simply get the work done.

How do I know which option is right for my business?

If you want to build a long-term internal team and have the bandwidth to manage people, Direct Hire is a great fit. If you'd rather focus on running your business and let us handle management, Managed Talent is usually the better choice.

Can I switch between the two models later?

Yes. Many clients start with Managed Talent to move fast, then transition a team member to Direct Hire once they know it's the right long-term fit.

Direct Hire

Who pays the new hire — me or your agency?

You do. Once the placement is made, the professional goes directly onto your company's payroll and you pay them like any other employee.

What happens if the hire doesn't work out?

You're covered by our 90-day replacement guarantee. If it's not the right fit within that window, we'll find you a replacement at no extra cost.

Do you handle onboarding or just the introduction?

We handle sourcing, vetting, and the introduction. Day-to-day onboarding, training, and management are yours to run, since the hire reports directly to you.

Are there any ongoing fees after I hire someone?

No. Direct Hire is a one-time placement fee. After that, you pay your new team member directly with no recurring charges from us.

Managed Talent

Who is actually managing the talent day-to-day?

Our in-house team lead does. They track attendance, task progress, and quality, and they're your point of contact if anything needs adjusting.

What happens if my Managed Talent team member is sick or quits?

You get instant coverage. We replace them right away from our bench so your work continues without interruption.

Can I still give direct feedback or instructions to the team member?

Absolutely. You'll communicate with them daily, the only difference is our team manages performance and accountability behind the scenes.

What's included in the monthly fee?

The flat monthly rate covers the talent's pay, our management and quality oversight, replacement coverage, and all administrative and compliance work.