Remote Business Manager for Entrepreneurs

Manage day-to-day operations and projects for solopreneurs and small business owners

Startup Cost
$1,500-$5,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
6-12 months
Profit Potential
$6,000-$29,000/month

Overview

Remote business managers charge $50-$120 per hour or $3,500-$10,000 monthly retainers.

Managing operations for 2-3 entrepreneurs generates $75,000-$350,000 annually with 80-85% margins.

In 2025, solopreneurs and small business owners hire business managers who handle operations, team coordination, project management, financial oversight, and free owners to focus on growth and revenue activities.

Services include managing team members and contractors, overseeing project timelines and deliverables, handling operational processes and systems, coordinating with bookkeeper and CPA, managing software subscriptions and tools, troubleshooting business issues, implementing processes and SOPs, and supporting business growth initiatives.

Successful business managers have strong operations background, project management skills, and ability to run businesses independently.

Many have prior operations director or COO experience.

The key is becoming trusted operator who deeply understands the business, anticipates problems, and drives execution.

Most work near-full-time arrangements with single entrepreneurs or part-time with 2-3.

High-value clients include 6-7 figure course creators, consultants, agency owners, and online business owners who need operational leadership.

Required Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Development
  • Business Systems
  • Problem Solving

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High rates for operational leadership role
  • Varied and intellectually interesting work
  • Direct impact on business growth
  • Build deep business relationships with owners
  • Remote work with significant autonomy

Cons

  • Requires extensive operations experience
  • Responsibility for business success creates pressure
  • Need to understand diverse business functions
  • Long hours during critical business periods
  • Can only serve 2-3 clients effectively

How to Get Started

  1. Build 5+ years operations or management experience
  2. Develop project management and team leadership skills
  3. Create professional brand as operations leader
  4. Network in online business and entrepreneur communities
  5. Target 6-7 figure solopreneurs and course creators
  6. Position as operational partner vs. traditional VA
  7. Land first client and deliver measurable business results

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