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THE BUSINES OF BEING A VA

Everything I wish someone told me...

without the sugarcoating.

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The stuff no one says out loud when you’re starting from scratch.

Welcome to

The Business of Being a Virtual and Creative Assistant

Most people talk about VA work like it’s a personality test. Take another course. Build a brand. Get “visible.” Then maybe you’ll be ready.

But here’s the truth: clients don’t hire you because you’re “prepared.” They hire you because you know how to show up and solve real problems.

This space exists to teach you exactly that.

The Business of Being a VA is for people who are done consuming and ready to contribute through clear, valuable, paid client work. No gatekeeping. No hype. No pressure to hit some imaginary milestone by next Tuesday.

Just what works. From someone who’s done the work. And still does.

Happy to meet you...

Founder, The Business of Being a VA

Part strategist, part operator,

part “let’s cut the bullshit.”
This is how real businesses run.

Hi, I'm Amanda

I created The Business of Being a VA after spending over two decades working behind the scenes of creative businesses, and watching smart, capable people overcomplicate what it actually takes to get paid for their work.

What started as a desire to bring more clarity and honesty to freelance work has grown into a resource for people who are already qualified, already capable, and ready to build a sustainable VA or creative support business without the noise.

This work is rooted in experience over hype, simple systems that support real life, and helping you trust what you already know.

-Amanda

"I went from undercharging to consistent $3k+ months, without compromising my values or my time freedom."

-Natalie, Freelance Creative Assistant

REAL TALK

How to Become a VA with No Experience

Think you have “no experience”?

You’re probably wrong.

The problem isn’t a lack of skills; it’s not knowing how to talk about the ones you already have. Clients don’t hire resumes. They hire people who can solve problems and follow through.

This post breaks down what “no experience” really means, why most advice keeps you stuck, and how to start working as a VA without overcomplicating it.

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How to Pitch Your First Client as a Virtual Assistant

Your first pitch shouldn’t feel like a performance.

You don’t need a script. You need clarity.

Clients don’t want a sales job.

They want to know you understand what they need and how to help. This breaks down how to pitch your first client with confidence, not cringe.

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“Working one-on-one changed how I priced my work and how I showed up with clients. I stopped undercharging, set clearer boundaries, and built a rhythm that supported both my income and my life.

-Leah, Social Media Manager

REAL TALK + REAL STRATEGY

You are not starting from zero.

Already Qualified helps you name what you’re good at, package it like a pro, and start landing real client work.

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