Outsource Central

Virtual assistants specialised in sourcing for Amazon FBA

Outsource Central is a company that trains and places virtual assistants (VAs) dedicated to product sourcing for Amazon FBA businesses. Its approach focuses on letting the seller delegate the search for profitable products while concentrating on growing their business. The firm states that its assistants are specifically trained as sourcing experts and that, before being assigned to a client, they complete a training and practice process.

Virtual assistant hiring services

The company offers two main hiring options, as shown in its services menu: an FBA Sourcing VA and an FBA Admin VA. The sourcing service is presented as the company's specialty, aimed at identifying profitable products for the client's Amazon store.

The hiring process described by the company consists of four steps: payment of a training and hiring fee; assignment of the most suitable assistant to the client's needs; a consultation call detailing the assistant's onboarding, how to manage them and the ongoing support; and a formal introduction between client and assistant to start working.

Assistant training and profile

According to the published information, all Outsource Central virtual assistants reside in the Philippines and have a good level of English that facilitates communication. Before being hired, they complete an intensive 30-day live course, which the company also describes as a four-week programme focused on essential sourcing methods to identify profitable products. The firm states that it rigorously evaluates each assistant and only places them with an FBA client after passing the training assessments.

The company states it has more than five years of experience in the Amazon FBA sector, which allows it to adapt to changes in sourcing and on the platform itself, and to keep its training content up to date. Its stated results include having trained thousands of virtual assistants and having successfully placed hundreds of Amazon FBA clients.

Market and working model

Currently, assistants are trained to source products for the UK market. The company indicates that there is usually no waiting time: once payment is made, the goal is to assign the assistant within days, as it has courses finishing throughout the month and maintains a constant supply of trained assistants.

You do not need to be an experienced seller to hire the service; it is enough to understand the fundamentals of deal analysis and to be able to recognise a good opportunity. Outsource Central offers support to those who need to acquire that knowledge.

Pricing and service conditions

The site indicated a one-off fee of £649.99 plus VAT per assistant onboarded, with the possibility of a discount if several are hired at once. The assistant's monthly salary is set at £340 (25,000 pesos), split into two payments per month; the recommended platform for paying it is Wise, via G-Cash.

The company does not offer refunds, but includes an aftercare period after hiring. This period is described as three months in the FAQs and twelve weeks in other sections of the site, and begins from the point of hire. During that time, the company undertakes to replace the assistant until the client is satisfied, in order to protect their purchases.

Client profile and support

Outsource Central targets business owners looking to scale their Amazon FBA operation, from beginners to experienced sellers. The company highlights a personalised approach and close support throughout the entire process, from hiring to full integration with the assistant, with the stated goal of maximising the assistant's performance and building a strong working relationship between client and VA.