Personal Assistant Services

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Startup Cost
$2,000-$10,000
Difficulty
Beginner
Time to Profit
3-6 months
Profit Potential
$40,000-$200,000/year

Overview

Personal assistants provide administrative support, scheduling, and task management for executives and busy professionals.

With executive assistants in demand and virtual assistance growing, personal assistants generate revenue of $60,000-$240,000 with 65-80% margins.

The business requires computer and software, phone, organization systems, and sometimes office space.

Services include calendar and email management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, document preparation, expense tracking, and special project support.

Pricing typically $25-$75 per hour or monthly retainers $1,500-$6,000.

Success factors include exceptional organization skills, discretion and professionalism, mastering productivity tools, anticipating client needs, and targeting executives and entrepreneurs.

Most assistants serve 2-5 retainer clients.

Marketing focuses on executive networks, LinkedIn, and business referrals.

With entrepreneurs and executives overwhelmed in 2025, personal assistants offer organized opportunities.

Required Skills

  • Organization and time management
  • Calendar and email management
  • Productivity software
  • Communication skills
  • Discretion
  • Anticipating needs

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Low startup costs
  • Good margins
  • Professional development
  • Retainer income
  • Work with successful people

Cons

  • Irregular hours sometimes
  • High expectations
  • Confidential demands
  • Client dependency
  • Boundary management

How to Get Started

  1. Master productivity tools
  2. Define service scope
  3. Set up systems
  4. Target executives
  5. Demonstrate organization
  6. Build trust
  7. Secure retainer clients

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