Virtual Assistant

Virtual assistants (VAs) provide remote administrative, creative, or technical support to busy entrepreneurs, executives, and small businesses.

Tasks range from email management and calendar scheduling to social media management, customer service, bookkeeping, and project coordination.

The VA industry has exploded as businesses embrace remote work and outsourcing.

Entry-level VAs charge $15-30/hour while specialized VAs (with skills like Infusionsoft, podcast editing, or bookkeeping) command $40-75/hour.

You can work as a generalist or specialize in niches like real estate, coaching, e-commerce, or podcasting.

Platforms like Belay, Time Etc, and Fancy Hands hire VAs, though building your own client base offers higher rates.

Success requires reliability, proactivity, and mastering tools like Asana, Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace.

Many VAs start part-time with one client, then scale to full-time with 3-5 retainer clients.

The business can evolve into a VA agency where you manage a team serving more clients.