Executive Virtual Assistant Service

High-level administrative support for C-suite executives and business leaders

Startup Cost
$1,500-$5,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
6-12 months
Profit Potential
$6,000-$33,000/month

Overview

Executive VAs charge $50-$150 per hour or $3,000-$12,000 monthly retainers per executive.

Supporting 2-4 executives generates $75,000-$400,000 annually with 75-85% margins.

In 2025, senior executives increasingly hire experienced virtual executive assistants who can handle complex scheduling, strategic planning support, confidential matters, board meeting preparation, and high-level coordination.

Services include managing complex calendars across time zones, coordinating executive travel and itineraries, preparing board meeting materials and presentations, handling confidential correspondence, managing special projects, coordinating with C-suite peers, and gatekeeping executive time.

Successful executive VAs typically have 5+ years EA experience, exceptional communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, and ability to anticipate needs.

Many specialize in specific industries (tech, finance, healthcare) or company sizes (startups, Fortune 500).

The key is building deep trust, maintaining absolute confidentiality, and becoming an indispensable right hand.

Most work full-time or near-full-time arrangements with single executives.

High-value clients include CEOs, founders, VPs, and senior executives at companies $10M+ revenue.

Required Skills

  • Executive Support Experience
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Confidentiality
  • Complex Calendar Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Project Management

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Very high hourly rates for experienced EAs
  • Work with senior leaders on strategic matters
  • Intellectually stimulating and varied work
  • Build valuable executive relationships
  • Strong demand from remote executives

Cons

  • Requires significant prior EA experience
  • High expectations and pressure to perform
  • Need availability during executive work hours
  • Confidential matters create responsibility
  • Difficult to serve multiple executives simultaneously

How to Get Started

  1. Gain 5+ years experience as executive assistant
  2. Build expertise in executive calendar and travel coordination
  3. Create professional website emphasizing executive support
  4. Develop strong LinkedIn presence and network
  5. Target CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives
  6. Leverage executive recruiter and EA networks
  7. Land first executive client and prove indispensable value

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