The Truth About Starting a VA Business (And Whether It's Right for You)

Thinking about starting your own Virtual Assistant business? Let's talk about what it really involves.

The Virtual Assistant industry offers exciting opportunities to turn your existing skills and experience into a business of your own. Greater flexibility, more control over your working life and the opportunity to build an income doing something you're good at can all be appealing.

But what does it really take to start a Virtual Business? And more importantly, is it the right opportunity for you?

Join Angela Revell, Director & CEO of VA Institute, Australia's leading Virtual Assistant education and training provider, for a free, practical and informative webinar exploring the opportunities, realities and responsibilities of starting your own Virtual Business.

What we'll cover:

• What a Virtual Business actually is and how it differs from remote employment.

• The skills you already have and how your experience could translate into valuable virtual services.

• The opportunities available across Administration, Creative and Technical services.

• The realities of business ownership, including the responsibilities and commitment involved.

• What it takes to build a sustainable business and why the right foundations matter.

• Whether this industry could be right for you and how to explore your next steps.

Is this webinar right for you?

This webinar is ideal if you're considering a career change, exploring business ownership or wondering whether you could use your existing skills to build a business of your own.

You don't need previous business experience, and you don't need to be ready to leave your current employment. Many Virtual Professionals begin their businesses part-time.

But let's be clear: this is about starting and running your own business, not finding a work-from-home job.

If you're looking for remote employment rather than business ownership, this webinar isn't the right fit.

Meet your presenter

Angela Revell | Director & CEO, VA Institute

With more than 25 years of experience in business, digital and virtual support, Angela brings extensive real-world knowledge of what it takes to establish and operate a successful service-based business.

As the leader of VA Institute, which has supported more than 2,000 people in launching their Virtual Businesses since 2017, Angela is passionate about helping individuals recognise their potential and build professional, sustainable businesses.

Join us live for an exclusive Q&A

Following the approximately 30-minute presentation, Angela will turn off the recording and stay online for an additional 20-30 minutes of live, unrecorded Q&A.

This is your opportunity to ask questions about the Virtual Industry, business ownership and what getting started could look like for you.

The Q&A won't be included in the replay, so attending live gives you the opportunity to speak directly with Angela.

Ready to explore the possibilities?

Whether you're seriously considering starting a Virtual Business or simply want to understand whether it's the right direction for you, this webinar will help you make a more informed decision.

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DETAILS

DATE:  Tuesday 10th November, 2026
TIME:    7pm AEDT / 4pm AWST

Webinar will be held on Zoom - details will be emailed to you upon registration.