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How to Be a Virtual Assistant: Start and Run Your Own Successful VA Business
Do you want a better work-life balance?
Do you want to be your own boss?
Do you want to be in control of your health, time, and be there for loved ones?
How to be a Virtual Assistant is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to start and run their own successful business as a VA. This book will guide you through everything you need to be a successful virtual assistant.
With an abundance of insider tips on what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - she has included the kind of detail that can make or break a new business.
Catherine Gladwyn, founder of Catherine · Online, went from PA to thriving business owner - and you can follow in her footsteps.
Gain insights into every step of the process and practical advice on subjects from finding your niche to finding clients, what services to offer and what to charge, to how to prepare for losing clients and avoid running out of money.
‘Written with honesty, directness and a large pinch of Catherine’s trademark humour, How to be a Virtual Assistant will not only give you vital techniques for building your business but the self-belief you need to step out of your comfort zone and do it!’
Catherine is passionate about cheerleading people who are unappreciated and unsatisfied in their jobs to create a happier, healthier lifestyle for themselves.
As she “I’ve looked high and low for the definition of work where it says ‘unbearable, depressing, thankless, soul-destroying’, but it doesn’t because it’s not supposed to be!”
Amazon number one bestseller in the Home Based Business and Small Business and Entrepreneur category Voted Most Popular Book for VAs in the Virtual Assistant Voice Awards (2020 and 2019)
Listed one of ten best business books in The Independent (2018)
Mentioned in The Guardian
Finalist in Wiltshire Business Awards (2017)
Nomination for Business Mum of the Year (2018)
Do you want to be your own boss?
Do you want to be in control of your health, time, and be there for loved ones?
How to be a Virtual Assistant is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to start and run their own successful business as a VA. This book will guide you through everything you need to be a successful virtual assistant.
With an abundance of insider tips on what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - she has included the kind of detail that can make or break a new business.
Catherine Gladwyn, founder of Catherine · Online, went from PA to thriving business owner - and you can follow in her footsteps.
Gain insights into every step of the process and practical advice on subjects from finding your niche to finding clients, what services to offer and what to charge, to how to prepare for losing clients and avoid running out of money.
‘Written with honesty, directness and a large pinch of Catherine’s trademark humour, How to be a Virtual Assistant will not only give you vital techniques for building your business but the self-belief you need to step out of your comfort zone and do it!’
Catherine is passionate about cheerleading people who are unappreciated and unsatisfied in their jobs to create a happier, healthier lifestyle for themselves.
As she “I’ve looked high and low for the definition of work where it says ‘unbearable, depressing, thankless, soul-destroying’, but it doesn’t because it’s not supposed to be!”
Amazon number one bestseller in the Home Based Business and Small Business and Entrepreneur category Voted Most Popular Book for VAs in the Virtual Assistant Voice Awards (2020 and 2019)
Listed one of ten best business books in The Independent (2018)
Mentioned in The Guardian
Finalist in Wiltshire Business Awards (2017)
Nomination for Business Mum of the Year (2018)
142 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2018
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April 10, 2019
Great book!
Am easy to read book that covers all the basics but with real world experiences and tips thrown in too. A great starting point if you are considering taking the leap to become a VA..
Am easy to read book that covers all the basics but with real world experiences and tips thrown in too. A great starting point if you are considering taking the leap to become a VA..
August 19, 2018
Excellent book, I've been a Virtual Assistant for five years and while busy it has been hard to follow what I should be doing to keep growing my business and use social media. The marketing, social media chapters were my favourite but the whole book is going to be a resource that I dip in and out of for a good while. What I like too is that Catherine is real we've connected online and she's so down to earth but with no nonsense she tells things as they are so your time is not wasted. I hope you write again Catherine.
May 24, 2018
Recommended read!
I would recommend this book to anyone contemplating setting up as a Virtual Assistant. It is full of useful tips and advice, I've made so many notes. I like the way it is written, almost conversational and it straight to the point. I know that I will be referring back to it when required. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this book to anyone contemplating setting up as a Virtual Assistant. It is full of useful tips and advice, I've made so many notes. I like the way it is written, almost conversational and it straight to the point. I know that I will be referring back to it when required. Highly recommended!
January 9, 2024
Looking for a list of what VAs actually do.
I have a lot of office skills and I needed to know what I have that I can do virtually specifically. There’s no list here but I found a few suggestions. It was helpful but not extensive. And I wish they’d have put UK based in more noticeable text. I’m in the U.S. some info won’t apply to me.
I have a lot of office skills and I needed to know what I have that I can do virtually specifically. There’s no list here but I found a few suggestions. It was helpful but not extensive. And I wish they’d have put UK based in more noticeable text. I’m in the U.S. some info won’t apply to me.
April 19, 2025
A great read from a trusted and experienced Virtual Assistant. Catherine’s no nonsense and warm and honest character really come through in this book. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone considering becoming a virtual assistant and also check out Catherine’s Facebook group which is incredibly supportive.
October 4, 2019
Must read book
I found this book very clear and easy reading, inspiring and full of valuable content. This is a must read book for anyone looking to understand more about Virtual Assistance. Thank you for making it available for us.
I found this book very clear and easy reading, inspiring and full of valuable content. This is a must read book for anyone looking to understand more about Virtual Assistance. Thank you for making it available for us.
November 6, 2019
Great concise read
It was concise and to the point. Well written and covered all that I expected to and more. I was able to read it in one sitting. Took some valuable notes from it as well.
It was concise and to the point. Well written and covered all that I expected to and more. I was able to read it in one sitting. Took some valuable notes from it as well.
September 7, 2019
Loved it!
I loved it! I'm more confident to start my journey.I can also tell Catherine is an amazing person:)
Definitely have a read,you won't regret.
I loved it! I'm more confident to start my journey.I can also tell Catherine is an amazing person:)
Definitely have a read,you won't regret.
May 16, 2020
More methodical and informational than other VA books I've read. Love the mix of tips, tasks and personal experiences shared.
April 14, 2022
Very easy to read with concise information, a must read if you are thinking of starting the VA journey. I will definitely be referring back to this book.
March 21, 2023
I believe it's a great book for virtual assistant beginners.
May 24, 2023
Really good read, I’m 2 years into my VA business and still found this really useful. Written in an easy to read style which I really enjoyed
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