Getting started as a VA

What makes a good or bad client for your VA business?

27th March 2025

f you want a successful VA business, you need clients—but you don’t need just any client. It is a common mistake to think that saying “yes” to everyone is the path to growth. In reality, working with micromanagers or people who clash with your values will only leave you feeling under fire and doubting your own abilities. Real servant leadership involves knowing when a client is better served by someone else. Stop the “Superwoman” act, ditch the unsuitable leads, and focus on the dream clients who actually respect your expertise.

Your VA business : a recap on the basics

22nd February 2025

Starting a Virtual Assistant business is one of the most cost-effective ways to work from home, but you must get the foundations right. Whether you are wondering about the legal difference between a Sole Trader and a Limited Company, or how much you should actually be charging per hour, we have the answers. Based on 16 years of training thousands of VAs, this guide cuts through the noise to help you launch with confidence and professional accreditation.

Why VACT is not the right fit for you?

21st November 2024

Here at the VA Training Academy®, we give you all you need to create, grow and scale your VA business. No matter what stage of the VA journey you’re at, we have something that will help you progress and cannot wait for you to get started. But we also appreciate that we may not be the right fit for everyone. So, here’s how you can tell if the VACT is not the right fit for you.

30 Simple Marketing Tips for Virtual Assistants

14th June 2024

Starting out as a virtual assistant and learning how to market your business can feel a bit scary at first. There are so many marketing options available – online and offline, free and paid. With all these choices, it’s normal to feel confused or overwhelmed. Our 30 marketing tips for virtual assistants will help make things clearer and easier. We’ll explain simple yet effective ways to promote your VA services, find new clients, and grow your business successfully. Just follow our practical advice tailored specifically for virtual assistants like yourself.

30 Productive Activities to Boost Your Virtual Assistant Business

12th June 2024

Unfortunately, every business owner experiences highs and lows, even virtual assistants. One year, you could be gaining new clients through referrals, building an empire, and making more money than ever before. The next, you could be struggling to get by with limited clients.

4 Basic Bookkeeping Tips for Virtual Assistants to Save Time and Money

1st June 2024

As a Virtual Assistant, the likelihood is that bookkeeping isn’t your favourite task. It is, however, extremely important in order to establish a profitable and financially healthy business that will be around for years to come. Understanding your numbers, compiling accurate financial data allows you to make informed decisions about the future of your business, whether that’s working with associates, cutting costs or identifying potential problems before they do any real damage.

From Employed Assistant to Virtual Assistant

1st January 2024

This article was written by Carmen MacDougall, previous owner of VACT. Carmen MacDougall came from a corporate background as a PA and Office Manager before establishing her VA business after redundancy.

Opportunity Knocks at 50 – Guest blog by Kay Lundy

29th October 2020

Are you over 50 and considering a career change? Don’t let the “young entrepreneur” myth hold you back. At 50, you possess the resourcefulness, logic, and professional network to outperform the competition. Learn how to redeploy your lifetime of administrative expertise into a profitable VA business.

How to generate business as a Virtual Assistant

9th October 2020

Most Virtual Assistants get stuck in the cycle of trading hours for dollars, but what happens when a client isn’t ready for a full package yet? To truly scale, you need to think outside the box. From passive income to strategic “freebies,” here is how to create multiple entry points that turn strangers into long-term clients.

About AMANDA

Amanda Johnson is not just a mentor; she is a catalyst for transformation in the Virtual Assistant industry, helping professionals not only start but scale their businesses to new heights. Her dedication to her clients’ success is matched only by her commitment to integrity, honesty, and empowerment.