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VA Business Starter Checklist
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Everything you need to set up your virtual assistant business the right way, from the very beginning.
INSTANT DOWNLOAD • €9 • FOR NEW & ASPIRING VAs
Get Instant Access — €9Starting a VA Business Shouldn't Feel This Complicated
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You know you have the skills to be a virtual assistant. You've done the research, watched the YouTube videos, maybe even joined a few Facebook groups. But when it comes to actually starting, you're not sure what to do first — or what you might be forgetting.
This checklist takes the guesswork out of it. It walks you through every step of setting up your VA business properly — from the legal bits to landing your first client — so you can start with confidence instead of second-guessing.
Designed for aspiring VAs in Ireland and the UK, but relevant for anyone starting out.
Everything You Need to Start Smart
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Legal & Business Setup
Sole trader vs. limited company, GDPR basics, client contracts, business insurance and registrations you actually need.
Services & Pricing
Defining your niche, deciding what to offer, setting your rates and packaging your services so they sell.
Tech & Tools Setup
The essential tools for project management, communication, invoicing and file management — without overcomplicating it.
Finding Your First Clients
Where to look, how to pitch, what to say and how to follow up. The exact steps to land your first paying VA client.
Onboarding & Running Clients
Welcome packs, kickoff calls, tracking hours, managing revisions and setting professional boundaries from day one.
Your VA Business, Built on Solid Ground
Everything you need to set up properly. Instant access. €9.
