If you’re interested in working from home as a freelance virtual assistant, one tool I recommend becoming familiar and comfortable with is Squarespace. Website support is a valuable skill to offer as a virtual assistant, especially for clients who need help making updates, adding new content, or keeping their site organized.

Finding your first virtual assistant client can be one of the hardest parts of getting started. You may not have testimonials or years of VA experience yet, but you probably already have transferable skills like customer service, scheduling, organization, research, and communication. Here are a few ways to start finding clients.

If you’re interested in working from home as a freelance virtual assistant, one of the tools that I recommend you become familiar and comfortable with is Canva.

I use Canva to create graphics for clients, design presentations and flyers, edit short videos.

Here is my collection of tutorials that you can watch on Youtube to help you get started.

Interested in becoming a freelance virtual assistant? Whether you’re looking for a flexible side hustle or to build a business where you’re in control of your schedule, I created a free course to help you get started. How to Become a Freelance Virtual Assistant covers the business side of freelancing, including finding your niche, setting boundaries, contracts and invoicing, taxes, and clients.

As a virtual assistant, I manage multiple email inboxes, and one of the easiest ways I stay organized is by treating each inbox like a to-do list. If an email doesn’t require a response, follow-up, or task completed, I archive it. There are also a few Gmail features I turn on or use regularly.

If you’re interested in working from home as a freelance virtual assistant, I recommend refreshing your your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is a popular networking tool for recruiters and clients, and it’s a great place to showcase your complete work history, skills, and experience.