Italian Business Assistant & Virtual Assistant Services

Bridge the gap with your Italian partners. Working across different time zones, cultural norms, and language barriers can slow down import operations and business projects.

The Italian School of San Diego provides professional, desk-based bilingual liaison and virtual assistant services. We act as your local point of contact, ensuring clear, efficient, and professional communication with your suppliers, manufacturers, and clients in Italy.

How We Help Your Business

• Supplier & Manufacturer Coordination: Follow up on production schedules, clarify order specifications, and resolve queries directly with Italian factories.
• Logistics & Customs Follow-Up: Contact Italian shipping agents, carriers, and customs brokers to track import shipments and help resolve administrative delays.
• Commercial Correspondence: Draft and review formal business emails, inquiries, and commercial proposals in professional Italian, respecting local business etiquette.
• Direct Phone & Video Calls: Call companies, municipal offices, or suppliers in Italy during Rome business hours to get quick updates and resolve issues.
• Document Preparation: Assist with translating commercial invoices, packaging lists, and product descriptions for customs or marketing purposes.

Please note: This is a desk-based administrative support service. For in-person translation at meetings or conferences, please refer to our Italian Interpreter Services page.

Industries We Support

Our team supports San Diego and California businesses across various sectors, including:

• Food, Wine & Spirits: Importers, distributors, and specialty retailers coordinating with Italian estates and producers.
• Design & Architecture: Design firms importing Italian furniture, lighting, tiles, marble, and high-end materials.
• Fashion & Apparel: Boutique brands working with manufacturers, suppliers, and artisans in Italy.
• Manufacturing & Industrial: Companies sourcing components, tools, or industrial machinery from Italian suppliers.

Retainer & Block-Hour Packages

we offer flexible support packages tailored to your operational rhythm, ranging from monthly hourly retainers for ongoing support to ad-hoc assistance for specific import shipments.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support your business relations with Italy, please contact us with details about your importing operations, the frequency of assistance required, and your industry.