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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_upwork_idv_deadline",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: Freelancer identity verification deadline",
      "summary": "Upwork notifies freelancers by email and/or at login when identity verification is required, and says that once notified they have seven days to verify or the account may be put on hold.",
      "body": "Upwork notifies freelancers by email and/or at login when identity verification is required, and says that once notified they have seven days to verify or the account may be put on hold.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“You’ll be notified by email and/or when you log in if verification (or re-verification) is required. Once notified, you’ll have seven days to verify, or your account may be put on hold.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001176427-How-to-verify-your-identity-as-a-freelancer",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upwork",
      "evidence_quote": "You’ll be notified by email and/or when you log in if verification (or re-verification) is required. Once notified, you’ll have seven days to verify, or your account may be put on hold.",
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      "subject": "Upwork",
      "topic": "Freelancer identity verification deadline",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Freelancers; includes re-verification requests",
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        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_upwork_idv_consequences",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: What happens without identity verification",
      "summary": "Upwork's help page says freelancers who don't complete verification can't submit proposals, accept direct hire offers, or withdraw earnings.",
      "body": "Upwork's help page says freelancers who don't complete verification can't submit proposals, accept direct hire offers, or withdraw earnings.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“If you don’t complete verification: … You can’t submit proposals, accept direct hire offers, or withdraw earnings”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001176427-How-to-verify-your-identity-as-a-freelancer",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "Upwork",
      "evidence_quote": "If you don’t complete verification: … You can’t submit proposals, accept direct hire offers, or withdraw earnings",
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      "from_batch": "1011-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Upwork",
      "topic": "What happens without identity verification",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "The page also lists deleted active proposals (Connects not refunded) and possible suspension",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
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        ],
        "platform": "upwork",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_upwork_idv_id_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: Accepted ID contents and name matching",
      "summary": "Upwork requires the ID to show photo, signature, name, date of birth and address (address not needed on a passport), and names must match across the ID, withdrawal method and tax info.",
      "body": "Upwork requires the ID to show photo, signature, name, date of birth and address (address not needed on a passport), and names must match across the ID, withdrawal method and tax info.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Names must match across your ID, withdrawal method, and tax info. … Your ID must include: photo, signature, name, date of birth, and address (unless it’s a passport).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001176427-How-to-verify-your-identity-as-a-freelancer",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upwork",
      "evidence_quote": "Names must match across your ID, withdrawal method, and tax info. … Your ID must include: photo, signature, name, date of birth, and address (unless it’s a passport).",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1011-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Upwork",
      "topic": "Accepted ID contents and name matching",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Accepted IDs include passport, driver's license and national ID. Student/employee cards, photocopies and expired IDs are",
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_upwork_idv_badge_connects",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: Voluntary identity verification badge cost",
      "summary": "Upwork freelancers can choose to verify their identity before being asked and get the identity verification badge on their profile for 35 Connects.",
      "body": "Upwork freelancers can choose to verify their identity before being asked and get the identity verification badge on their profile for 35 Connects.\n\nWhat Upwork actually says:\n\n“Freelancers can choose to verify their identity and get the identity verification badge displayed on their profile for 35 Connects.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001176427-How-to-verify-your-identity-as-a-freelancer",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Freelancers can choose to verify their identity and get the identity verification badge displayed on their profile for 35 Connects.",
      "volatility": "high",
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      "subject": "Upwork",
      "topic": "Voluntary identity verification badge cost",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "The page says the badge only appears after the first contract is accepted",
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        ],
        "platform": "upwork",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_fiverr_idv_deadline",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: Freelancer ID verification deadline",
      "summary": "Fiverr says freelancers must verify their ID once notified, have 14 days to complete it, and lose the ability to sell if they don't.",
      "body": "Fiverr says freelancers must verify their ID once notified, have 14 days to complete it, and lose the ability to sell if they don't.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“You must verify your ID as soon as you receive a notification on your account. You will have 14 days to complete the process. Failing to do so will remove your ability to sell on Fiverr.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/13127850435345-Verify-your-identity",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr",
      "evidence_quote": "You must verify your ID as soon as you receive a notification on your account. You will have 14 days to complete the process. Failing to do so will remove your ability to sell on Fiverr.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1011-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "Freelancer ID verification deadline",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Uses an original physical government ID plus a selfie check by a third-party provider",
      "tags": {
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_fiverr_idv_onetime_fee",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: ID verification fee for some new freelancers",
      "summary": "Fiverr says some new freelancers may have to pay a one-time fee to complete ID verification; the page does not give the amount.",
      "body": "Fiverr says some new freelancers may have to pay a one-time fee to complete ID verification; the page does not give the amount.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“Note: Some new freelancers may be required to pay a one time fee to complete ID verification.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/13127850435345-Verify-your-identity",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr",
      "evidence_quote": "Note: Some new freelancers may be required to pay a one time fee to complete ID verification.",
      "volatility": "high",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "ID verification fee for some new freelancers",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "The page says the fee is included for Seller Plus Kickstart members",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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          "any"
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_fiverr_gig_publish_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: Verification steps before publishing a Gig",
      "summary": "Fiverr's Gig creation guide says every freelancer must complete personal and business information verification, and phone verification before publishing a Gig.",
      "body": "Fiverr's Gig creation guide says every freelancer must complete personal and business information verification, and phone verification before publishing a Gig.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“All freelancers must complete personal and business information verification for compliance purposes. … If you haven't already, complete phone verification before publishing.”\n\nNote: Fetched via the old URL /articles/360010451397-Revenue-clearance, which redirected to this Creating-a-Gig article",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010451397-Creating-a-Gig",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "All freelancers must complete personal and business information verification for compliance purposes. … If you haven't already, complete phone verification before publishing.",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "Verification steps before publishing a Gig",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "The same page lists a W-9 for US freelancers and DAC7 for EU freelancers where applicable, plus a verified email and a d",
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        "lane": "any",
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_fiverr_eligibility_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Minimum age for Fiverr users",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Fiverr's Minors Policy requires all users to be at least 18 and of legal age to form a binding contract.",
      "body": "Fiverr's Minors Policy requires all users to be at least 18 and of legal age to form a binding contract.\n\nWhat Fiverr actually says:\n\n“Fiverr’s Minors Policy requires that all users be at least 18 years of age and of legal age to form a binding contract.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/34069565843985-How-Fiverr-works-for-freelancers",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Fiverr’s Minors Policy requires that all users be at least 18 years of age and of legal age to form a binding contract.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "applies_to_scope": "The page says users aged 13–17 may only use an account owned by a parent or legal guardian",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
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        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_discord_server_mod_2fa",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Discord: Server-wide 2FA requirement for moderators",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Discord says that when server-wide 2FA is enabled, all moderators and administrators must have 2FA on their accounts to take administrative actions, and the owner needs 2FA on their own account before turning it on.",
      "body": "Discord says that when server-wide 2FA is enabled, all moderators and administrators must have 2FA on their accounts to take administrative actions, and the owner needs 2FA on their own account before turning it on.\n\nWhat Discord actually says:\n\n“When enabled, server-wide two-factor authentication (2FA) requires all of your moderators and administrators to have 2FA enabled on their accounts in order to take administrative actions, like deleting messages. … You must have 2FA enabled on your own account before you can enable this option!”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://discord.com/safety/360043653152-four-steps-to-a-super-safe-server",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Discord",
      "evidence_quote": "When enabled, server-wide two-factor authentication (2FA) requires all of your moderators and administrators to have 2FA enabled on their accounts in order to take administrative actions, like deleting messages. … You must have 2FA enabled on your own account before you can enable this option!",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Discord",
      "topic": "Server-wide 2FA requirement for moderators",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "This is an optional server setting, not a Discord-wide rule for every moderator",
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_discord_moderator_role",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Discord: What administrators and moderators do",
      "summary": "Discord's Safety Center says administrators can choose moderators, whose powers include moderating or deleting messages and inviting, banning or suspending people who break server rules.",
      "body": "Discord's Safety Center says administrators can choose moderators, whose powers include moderating or deleting messages and inviting, banning or suspending people who break server rules.\n\nWhat Discord actually says:\n\n“Administrators can also choose moderators to play a vital role in their servers. … They can do things like moderate or delete messages, as well as invite, ban, or suspend people who violate the server’s rules.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://discord.com/safety/360044103531-role-of-administrators-and-moderators-on-discord",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Discord",
      "evidence_quote": "Administrators can also choose moderators to play a vital role in their servers. … They can do things like moderate or delete messages, as well as invite, ban, or suspend people who violate the server’s rules.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_zirtual_requirements_experience",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Zirtual: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Zirtual requires applicants to have at least 5-8 years of relevant paid work experience.",
      "body": "Zirtual requires applicants to have at least 5-8 years of relevant paid work experience.\n\nWhat Zirtual actually says:\n\n“Please note that you'll need at least 5-8 years relevant experience and we only consider candidates who are serious about working as a freelance virtual assistant for the long-term.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_zirtual_requirements_location",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Zirtual: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Zirtual only accepts applications from individuals who are permanent residents of the U.S. or UK (and Ireland).",
      "body": "Zirtual only accepts applications from individuals who are permanent residents of the U.S. or UK (and Ireland).\n\nWhat Zirtual actually says:\n\n“Please note that you'll need at least 5-8 years relevant experience and we only consider candidates who are serious about working as a freelance virtual assistant for the long-term.”",
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      "title": "Zirtual: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Zirtual handles the hiring, vetting, interviewing, and management of professionals so clients can focus on the work.",
      "body": "Zirtual handles the hiring, vetting, interviewing, and management of professionals so clients can focus on the work.\n\nWhat Zirtual actually says:\n\n“Fully Managed Talent\nWe handle the hiring, vetting, interviewing, and management of your professional – ensuring you can focus on the work.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_zirtual_response_time",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Zirtual: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Zirtual provides a 2-hour response time for task completion or estimated time of completion.",
      "body": "Zirtual provides a 2-hour response time for task completion or estimated time of completion.\n\nWhat Zirtual actually says:\n\n“#### 2-Hour Response Times\nReceive a response within 2 hours with the task done or an estimated time of completion.”",
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      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Zirtual",
      "evidence_quote": "#### 2-Hour Response Times\nReceive a response within 2 hours with the task done or an estimated time of completion.",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_timeetc_requirements_experience",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Time etc: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Time etc requires applicants to have at least 5-8 years of relevant paid work experience.",
      "body": "Time etc requires applicants to have at least 5-8 years of relevant paid work experience.\n\nWhat Time etc actually says:\n\n“Please note that you'll need at least 5-8 years relevant experience and we only consider candidates who are serious about working as a freelance virtual assistant for the long-term.”",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Time etc: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Time etc is unable to accept applications from outside the U.S. or UK (and Ireland).",
      "body": "Time etc is unable to accept applications from outside the U.S. or UK (and Ireland).\n\nWhat Time etc actually says:\n\n“We are unable to accept applications from outside the U.S. or UK (and Ireland).\n\nIt looks like you might live outside the U.S. or UK. We can only accept applications from individuals who are permanent residents of the U.S. or UK (and Ireland). Unfortunately we will not be able to accept your application if you are based in another country.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.timeetc.com/be-a-virtual-assistant/apply",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Time etc",
      "evidence_quote": "We are unable to accept applications from outside the U.S. or UK (and Ireland).\n\nIt looks like you might live outside the U.S. or UK. We can only accept applications from individuals who are permanent residents of the U.S. or UK (and Ireland). Unfortunately we will not be able to accept your application if you are based in another country.",
      "volatility": "low",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_timeetc_process_application",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Time etc: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Time etc provides application decisions within one hour.",
      "body": "Time etc provides application decisions within one hour.\n\nWhat Time etc actually says:\n\n“We're currently accepting applications. It's easy to apply and we'll give you a decision within the hour.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.timeetc.com/be-a-virtual-assistant/apply",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Time etc",
      "evidence_quote": "We're currently accepting applications. It's easy to apply and we'll give you a decision within the hour.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1011-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Time etc",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "timeetc",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_timeetc_payment_rate",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Time etc: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Time etc guarantees a minimum starting rate of $17 per hour for virtual assistant work.",
      "body": "Time etc guarantees a minimum starting rate of $17 per hour for virtual assistant work.\n\nWhat Time etc actually says:\n\n“**Please only continue if you're happy with an initial hourly rate of $17. Your fee will increase over time.**”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.timeetc.com/be-a-virtual-assistant/apply",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Time etc",
      "evidence_quote": "**Please only continue if you're happy with an initial hourly rate of $17. Your fee will increase over time.**",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Time etc",
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        "platform": "timeetc",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    {
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fancy Hands: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Fancy Hands assigns tasks worth anywhere from $3.00 to $7 per task to start, with payments going out every other week on Tuesday.",
      "body": "Fancy Hands assigns tasks worth anywhere from $3.00 to $7 per task to start, with payments going out every other week on Tuesday.\n\nWhat Fancy Hands actually says:\n\n“-   To start, tasks are worth anywhere from **$3.00 to $7 per task** and go up from there.\n-   Payments go out every other week (on Tuesday)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.fancyhands.com/job/apply",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "Fancy Hands",
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      "from_batch": "1011-virtual-assistance-and-bookkeeping-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Fancy Hands",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1011_virtual_assistance_and_bookkeeping_how_to_start_fancyhands_requirements_skills",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fancy Hands: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Fancy Hands requires applicants to have very strong written communication skills and be good on the phone and great at internet research.",
      "body": "Fancy Hands requires applicants to have very strong written communication skills and be good on the phone and great at internet research.\n\nWhat Fancy Hands actually says:\n\n“-   **Very strong written communication skills.** People will tell you what to do, you must be able to figure out what they're asking for, and be able to get a clear response back to them.\n\n### Who we're looking for\n\n-   Very strong written communication skills. People will tell you what to do, you must be able to figure out what they're asking for, and be able to get a clear response back to them.\n-   You need to have a computer and a reliable internet connection.\n-   People with knowledge of different fields.\n-   Self starter, you should want to take on more responsibility and try new things.”",
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      "evidence_quote": "-   **Very strong written communication skills.** People will tell you what to do, you must be able to figure out what they're asking for, and be able to get a clear response back to them.\n\n### Who we're looking for\n\n-   Very strong written communication skills. People will tell you what to do, you must be able to figure out what they're asking for, and be able to get a clear response back to them.\n-   You need to have a computer and a reliable internet connection.\n-   People with knowledge of different fields.\n-   Self starter, you should want to take on more responsibility and try new things.",
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