Top 10 Services You Can Offer as a Beginner Virtual Assistant
When I started my Virtual Assistant journey, I was pregnant with my first child. On paper, I had everything lined up. I earned my business degree, I had a solid corporate background, and I was on a career path that should’ve felt “safe.”
But here’s the thing: ‘safe’ didn’t feel good when it meant trading time with my baby for long hours in an office. I couldn’t stand the thought of daycare drop-offs or missing those first moments I’d never get back.
So I went a different route. I started my Virtual Assistant business from home. And guess what? My kids have never been to daycare. I’ve been able to contribute financially, create a flexible schedule, and actually live life on my own terms, all while building a multi–six-figure business.
And here’s the kicker: I didn’t start with a clear roadmap. I just knew I wanted more freedom. If I can do it, so can you.
Why Being a Virtual Assistant Is Amazing (and Why NOW Is the Time to Start)
Being a VA comes with some serious perks:
Flexibility – Work when you want, where you want. Nap time hustle, late-night focus sessions, or mornings at the coffee shop…your choice.
Low Startup Costs – No inventory, no storefront, no crazy investment. Just you, your skills, and your laptop.
In-Demand Skills – Business owners need help more than ever, especially with online tasks like email, social media, and customer support.
Scalable Income – Start small, then grow into premium retainers, agencies, or even your own team if you want.
And here’s why right now is the best time to dive in: the holiday season is around the corner, and businesses are about to hit their busiest time of year. Entrepreneurs are hiring extra help to get through the holiday frenzy and if you start now, you can position yourself as their go-to VA and roll into the new year already booked with paying clients.
10 Beginner-Friendly VA Services You Can Offer
1. Email Management
Inbox chaos is real. Business owners will happily pay someone to clean it up, organize folders, and make sure no client email gets missed.
2. Calendar + Scheduling
Keeping track of meetings, appointments, and launches is overwhelming. You can become their scheduling lifesaver.
3. Social Media Support
From writing captions to scheduling posts, you can help clients stay visible online without spending hours glued to their phones.
4. Simple Graphic Design
Canva is your best friend here. Social posts, flyers, or Pinterest graphics. You don’t have to be a designer to make things pretty and on-brand.
5. Content Repurposing
Take a podcast episode, blog, or YouTube video and turn it into smaller bite-sized posts. It’s gold for busy entrepreneurs.
6. Data Entry
Not glamorous, but SO in demand. Think spreadsheets, updating CRMs, or tracking client metrics.
7. Customer Service + DMs
Helping manage client questions, responding to inquiries, or nurturing leads in the DMs can take a huge weight off a business owner’s shoulders.
8. Blog + Website Updates
If you can type into WordPress or Squarespace, you can do basic uploads, updates, and formatting.
9. Travel + Research Assistance
Whether it’s finding the cheapest flights, researching podcast guest opportunities, or scouting the best booking platform! Business owners love a VA who can dig in and find answers.
10. Personal Tasks
Yes, you might even get asked to order birthday gifts, book doctor appointments, or plan a vacation. It’s still part of helping someone’s life run smoother.
When I started, I didn’t know half of these services. I learned as I went, and clients were just grateful I was reliable, eager, and willing to figure things out. You don’t have to be perfect…you just have to start.
And that’s exactly what I’ll help you do inside Jumpstart 2.0.
👉 In as little as one week, you’ll learn how to set up your VA business, land your first client, and finally start working from home with freedom and flexibility.
✨ Ready to trade in corporate commutes and daycare drop-offs for a business that works for your family?
