Starting your virtual assistant (VA) business is exciting but like with any new venture, it can come with a learning curve.

If you're a virtual assistant (or working toward becoming one), your portfolio is one of your most powerful tools for landing clients. At KMVA, we’ve seen firsthand how a well-crafted portfolio can elevate your online presence, showcase your strengths, and convert curious leads into long-term clients.

In this post, I’m walking you through real, practical strategies that helped me and countless others start and grow a VA business from scratch. Whether you're brand new or just want to take your client list to the next level, these tips will help you confidently find and book aligned clients who value your work.

Let’s be real—starting something new can feel really intimidating. Especially when you’re scrolling through job boards, seeing requirements like “3+ years of experience,” and you’re just trying to figure out what exactly a virtual assistant even does.

What sets us apart from the agency next door?  What sets us apart isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. ✨ When you work with us,...

They told me to charge hourly, work for free, and stay small… But I’m not the kind of virtual assistant who settles for less - and I know...

One of the biggest struggles virtual assistants face is transitioning from hourly work to stable, high-paying retainers. The fear of raising

Cue the “I’m here to take things off your plate” 😬 It’s true, as a virtual assistant, you are 100% taking things off your clients plate....

Starting a business from scratch is scary. And to be honest, it’s not super easy either. 🫠 You’ve seen the posts about how starting a...

If you’re done with low-budget clients who: Won’t pay you more then $200-$300/month Make every task urgent like you’re still an employee...

This one thing made my weeks SO much better in my virtual assistant business ✨ Make sure you follow along for more business tips over on...

The best part of this business for me, is watching other people’s business grow and succeed. There’s nothing like it! Whether it’s...

Even though you already have a client or two and you’re doing all the right things to bring in new clients, you’re feeling discouraged...

Effective and clear communication is key to a successful client relationship! First things first, you shouldn’t wait to communicate these...

It’s crazy to me when I hear coaches teaching that email pitching clients doesn’t work 😑 You’re going to miss out on some incredible...

As a virtual assistant, one of the most common questions I receive is, “How do I land high ticket clients who understand the value of...

As a Virtual Assistant there's a couple things that you SHOULD be doing and there's a couple things that you SHOULDN'T be doing. Let’s...

So you booked a discovery call with a potential client and you’re wondering “now what”?! I wanted to share with you 4 questions that I...

I’ve been getting this question so much and it’s something I actually sit down and walk my clients through on my one-on-one coaching...

Are you a Virtual Assistant who feels like they are struggling to land clients? I’m here to encourage you to show up and keep going! By...