Setting up your Virtual Assistant (VA) business can feel overwhelming, especially when deciding what services to offer clients. If you’re unsure where to start or which services are most in demand, don’t worry—that’s exactly what we’re going to explore in this blog!

STEP ONE: IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS

As an International VA Coach, I’ve guided many aspiring VAs in building their service offerings. For you, a great starting point is your CV. Grab your most up-to-date CV and review it carefully, noting every task you’ve handled in past jobs. This will give you a strong foundation to identify your skillset.

STEP TWO: MAKE A LIST

Now, grab a notepad and a coffee—it’s time to list out all the tasks you’ve performed that you feel confident offering as services. As you go through your list, cross out any tasks that don’t feel like a good fit for you.

STEP THREE: EXPLORE POPULAR VA SERVICES

To help spark ideas, here’s a list of popular VA services. Compare these with your own list to see which tasks match your skills and where there might be opportunities to expand. Remember, you don’t have to offer all of these services—just choose what feels right for you!

Personal Assistance

1. Calendar and diary management
2. Email inbox management
3. Transcription
4. Travel arrangements
5. Reminders (personal and business)
6. Online purchases
7. Agenda preparation
8. Meeting minutes
9. Scheduling meetings and calls

Administration 10. Typing 11. Proofreading 12. Spreadsheet management 13. Presentation creation 14. Database management 15. Document editing 16. Screening CVs 17. Interview setup 18. Client communication

Websites 19. Website creation and design 20. Website maintenance 21. Copywriting 22. Proofreading 23. SEO 24. Plugin updates

Tech 25. System design 26. Technical processes 27. System management

Accounting 28. Bookkeeping 29. Debt collection 30. Invoicing 31. Purchase order management 32. Tax preparation 33. Tax filing

Social Media 34. Content creation 35. Posting content 36. Social media management 37. Audience engagement 38. Ad management 39. Analytics and insights 40. Scheduling content 41. Content calendar creation 42. Brainstorming content ideas

Creative 43. Branding 44. Graphic design 45. Logo creation 46. E-book creation 47. E-book formatting 48. Product launch assistance 49. Video editing 50. Photo editing 51. Podcast support

Blogging 52. Blog content creation 53. Blog posting 54. Blog proofreading 55. Blog management 56. Audience engagement 57. Affiliate marketing

Marketing 58. Marketing campaign management 59. Email marketing 60. Newsletter marketing 61. Digital marketing 62. Ad campaigns 63. Market research 64. Marketing analysis

Various 65. Sales and lead generation 66. Recruitment 67. Event planning 68. Webinar management 69. Project management 70. CRM management 71. Public relations 72. Sales funnel creation

BUILDING YOUR VA SERVICES LIST

Remember, you don’t need to offer every service listed above. Start with what you know and feel confident in, and consider expanding as you grow. If there are areas you’re interested in but not yet skilled at, there are many free or affordable online courses available. By continuously learning and adding to your skills, you can position yourself as an expert VA in your field.