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<item><title><![CDATA[How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready to start a virtual assistant business? Get expert tips for first-time entrepreneurs in Whop's ultimate guide.]]></description><link>https://whop.com/blog/start-virtual-assistant-business/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ecb7b41041970001fbcebb</guid><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Keisha Singleton]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/How-to-start-a-virtual-assistant-business-copy.webp" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/How-to-start-a-virtual-assistant-business-copy.webp" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop"><p>With the global workforce on the rise, starting a virtual assistant business has never been easier, or more profitable. Between the low startup costs, lack of prior necessary qualifications, and freedom to work from anywhere, is it any wonder this is becoming such a popular line of work?</p><p>While there is a lot of virtual assistant work to be found, virtual assistants from all over the globe often compete for top clients. That being said, if you’re prepared to go the extra mile and put in the hours, you'll grow a successful business. </p><p>But where do you start? Below, we take a look at what it really takes to become a virtual assistant, outlining 8 key steps to entrepreneurial success. From deciding on your services to choosing the right platform to advertise, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading below to find out more. </p><h2 id="what-is-a-virtual-assistant">What is a virtual assistant?</h2><p>Before we dive straight in, let’s examine the role of virtual assistants more closely.  A virtual assistant (VA), is a professional who provides administrative, creative, or technical support to businesses or individuals. </p><p>Some of the key tasks undertaken by a virtual assistant include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Scheduling appointments</li><li>Managing emails</li><li>Data entry</li><li>Customer service</li><li>Social media management</li><li>Content creation</li><li>Travel arrangements</li><li>Research tasks</li><li>Bookkeeping and invoicing</li></ul><p>The roles and associated tasks vary based on the individual needs of the employer, as well as a virtual assistant’s areas of specialty. </p><h2 id="pros-and-cons-of-becoming-a-virtual-assistant">Pros and cons of becoming a virtual assistant</h2><p>Now that we’ve covered the basics of virtual assistant roles and how they function, let's take a look at some of the key advantages and drawbacks associated with the job. This will help you make an informed decision on whether this career path suits you. </p><h3 id="pros">Pros </h3><p><strong>✅ Flexibility:</strong> Oftentimes, virtual assistants can set their own schedules and work hours, which makes it much easier to establish a good work/life balance. </p><p><strong>✅ Freedom: </strong>As a virtual assistant, you can work from anywhere and everywhere on the globe. This makes it the perfect career choice for <a href="https://whop.com/blog/digital-nomads-make-money/" rel="noreferrer">digital nomads</a>. As long as you have a desk and a stable internet connection, you’re set. </p><p><strong>✅ Variety: </strong>No matter your specialty, chances are that as a virtual assistant, you’ll work on a variety of different tasks, helping to keep the job interesting and offering diverse skill-building opportunities.</p><p><strong>✅ Opportunities to specialize:</strong> Depending on your areas of interest, working as a VA allows you to focus on what you’re most passionate about, such as social media management, customer service, or bookkeeping, making your role more niche.</p><p><strong>✅ Independence: </strong>Most virtual assistants work as freelancers, which means you can become your own boss and choose the clients you want to work with. </p><h3 id="cons">Cons:</h3><p><strong>❌ Isolation: </strong>Working remotely can be isolating at times, and the lack of in-person interaction might not suit everyone.</p><p><strong>❌ Client dependence: </strong>Losing clients could impact your revenue significantly, as work is heavily dependent on maintaining a steady stream of clients. </p><p><strong>❌ Differences in time zone:</strong> If you choose to work with international clients, time zone differences can create challenges in scheduling and communication. </p><p><strong>❌ Lack of benefits: </strong>As with many freelance-based and self-employed workers, it’s likely you won’t receive many benefits associated with full-time employees, like health insurance, retirement benefits, or paid time off, unless you arrange it independently.</p><p><strong>❌ Unpredictable income:</strong> If you're freelancing, income can be inconsistent, especially at the beginning before building a solid reputation. Income often depends on the number of clients and the type of work you're doing.</p><h2 id="10-steps-to-start-a-successful-virtual-assistant-business">10 steps to start a successful virtual assistant business</h2><p>If becoming a VA sounds like the right choice for you, keep reading to find out how you can launch your virtual assistant career.</p><h3 id="1-decide-on-your-services">1. Decide on your services</h3><p>First and foremost, you’ll need to decide on the types of services you’re prepared to offer clients. Though the role of a VA often includes working across individual tasks, you should have a clear outline of the services you plan to offer before starting out, as well as those you don’t. </p><p>When both you and your future clients are clear about which tasks you’re prepared to handle, it prevents confusion about your role and helps you both stay on the same page. Clearly defining your work parameters also helps you set boundaries and avoid taking on tasks that are likely to fall outside your comfort zone. </p><p>The best way to decide on the services you’re prepared to offer is to think about your strengths. Even if you don't have direct administrative experience, there is probably a wealth of transferable skills you can list from your previous roles.</p><p>These could involve technical skills, sales skills, or customer service skills. Jot these down on a piece of paper and see which ones are the strongest. Do any of them overlap? Consider looking for services that match the skills or interests you value the most.</p><h3 id="2-create-a-business-plan">2. Create a business plan</h3><p>When first setting up your business, it’s crucial that you have a detailed plan in place to guarantee your success. It’s a living document you can adjust and add to whenever you need. It doesn’t need to be overly formal but should answer all the key questions related to your business and its goals. </p><p>Some things to include in your business plan are: </p><ul><li><strong>Mission statement: </strong>This is the ultimate purpose of your business, including a detailed description of why you’re entering the realm of VA, and why your services stand out from others on the market. </li><li><strong>Your services: </strong>A list of key services you’re prepared to offer future clients (e.g. email management, social media management, customer service, research, bookkeeping, appointment scheduling.)</li><li><strong>Ideal client:</strong> Also known as your ‘<a href="https://whop.com/blog/target-persona/" rel="noreferrer">target persona</a>,’ or the person you’d like to work for. Ideal clients may include small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, or individuals working in specific industries.</li><li><strong>Marketing plans:</strong> Your business plan should have a clear outline of your marketing plans, and how you intend to attract future customers. Include a full list of <a href="https://whop.com/blog/ecommerce-marketing/" rel="noreferrer">marketing strategies</a>, whether they involve social media, <a href="https://whop.com/blog/blogging-for-business/" rel="noreferrer">starting a blog</a>, or building your online presence.</li><li><strong>Short-term goals:</strong> These are what you hope to achieve during the first 3-6 months after establishing your business (acquiring your first few clients, building your website, etc).</li><li><strong>Long-term goals: </strong>These are what you hope to achieve in the next 1-3 years, (increasing revenue, expanding your client base, or offering additional services, etc).</li><li><strong>Business expenses: </strong>This should mainly focus on initial expenses, such as setting up a website, purchasing the necessary tools and software, and any marketing expenses.</li></ul><p>The level of detail included in your business plan is totally up to you, but it should provide a clear roadmap of the direction your new venture is headed. Ultimately, it will help you clarify the vision of your business, including what it stands for, where it's headed, and your wider goals. </p><p><strong>Check out these </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/business-plan-templates/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>business plan templates</strong></a><strong>, then read our guide to </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/create-business-plan/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>creating a business plan from scratch</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h3 id="3-fulfil-your-legal-obligations">3. Fulfil your legal obligations </h3><p>As with any business, you’ll need to sort through a series of formal legal obligations before you get started. When starting a virtual assistant business, your primary legal obligation will include registering your business, as well as deciding if you want to function as a sole proprietor, an LLC (limited liability corporation), or a corporation.</p><p>The majority of virtual assistants decide to work as sole proprietors, which is often the easiest and most affordable business structure. There’s minimal paperwork to fill out, and you don’t need to file for separate business taxes. </p><p>As well as this, you’ll also need to obtain the necessary licenses or permits, create client contracts, adhere to data privacy regulations, and consider getting business insurance. </p><p>Though VA work is typically considered low-risk, insuring your business can protect you from lawsuits and legal costs if a client claims that your services caused financial harm or damages. </p><p>If you’re not sure where to get started with registering your VA business, we recommend you consult with a business attorney who has previous experience dealing with service-based business owners. This way, you’ll be able to set up a business structure that caters to your individual needs.</p><h3 id="4-decide-on-your-hourly-rate">4. Decide on your hourly rate</h3><p>Perhaps one of the most important steps in setting up your VA business is to consider how much you plan to charge for your services. When you’re first getting started, a good ballpark range is anywhere between $20-$25 per hour. But if you have previous experience or qualifications that increase your value, you’re going to want to charge more.</p><p>It’s important to remember that as a VA, you’ll be working as an independent contractor, so you’ll be responsible for withholding taxes and paying for all your own supplies. </p><p>These are factors to consider when setting your hourly rates, as you’ll need to make sure you’re earning enough to cover all your expenses, and making a healthy profit. </p><p>As well as setting hourly rates, you can also offer prospective clients package deals. These might include:</p><ul><li><strong>Service-based packages: </strong>This involves bundling together specific services. For example, a social media package might include creating and scheduling posts, responding to customer queries, and reporting on analytics. </li><li><strong>Tiered packages: </strong>This could provide a tiered list of packages with varying levels of service. For example, a basic package with 10 hours of email management, a standard package with 20 hours of email and social media management, and a premium package with 40 hours of admin, social media, and customer service support. </li><li><strong>Time-based packages: </strong>This allows you to set a number of hours over a specified period. For example, basic (10 hours/month for $350), and premium (25 hours/month for $800).</li></ul><p>Regardless of how you decide to price your services, make sure to be upfront about payment expectations (preferably in a signed contract between you and your clients). This helps to establish a professional working relationship right from the start. </p><p><strong>Check out these </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/ecommerce-pricing-strategies/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>pricing strategies used by the experts</strong></a>.</p><h3 id="5-create-your-portfolio">5. Create your portfolio </h3><p>A portfolio is a great way to showcase your skills, previous work, and the range of services you provide. It’s an opportunity to visually demonstrate what you’re capable of best, whether that’s dealing with email management, content creation, social media management, or general administrative tasks. </p><p>As well as examples of previous work, we’d also recommend adding the following items to your portfolio:</p><ul><li><strong>Overview:</strong> Briefly introduce yourself and your background.</li><li><strong>Work philosophy: </strong>Share how you approach client relationships and problem-solving and the ways your services can provide value.</li><li><strong>Hard and soft skills: </strong>Hard skills are any specific software tools, programs, or systems you’re proficient in, while soft skills include a list of personal qualities that make you an efficient VA, including communication skills, problem-solving, time management and organization.</li><li><strong>Certifications: </strong>Any previous qualifications you’ve received that make you a good fit for future roles. These could be virtual Assistant certifications, social media management courses, or project management certifications. </li><li><strong>Testimonials: </strong>If you’ve worked with previous clients as a VA, and they’ve been satisfied with the work you’ve provided, ask them to complete a testimonial for your portfolio. These are essentially reviews of your businesses’ services.</li></ul><p>This can really help boost your client base, adding a level of professionalism and demonstrating your skills and services in a personal way. There are several platforms where you can upload your portfolio, like Upwork or Fiverr, but it’s not recommended as third-party platforms such as these can take up to 20% of your earnings. </p><p>Instead, by signing up to Whop, you can take advantage of a payment system that’s both incredibly transparent and easy to understand, without hidden fees or complex pricing structures. You could share your portfolio in your whop as a PDF or course.</p><h3 id="6-market-your-business">6. Market your business</h3><p>Next up, you’ll need to effectively market your VA business to ensure it reaches as many potential clients as possible. There are a number of ways to do this. </p><h4 id="branding">Branding </h4><p>When it comes to developing a brand for your business, one of the most important steps is developing a name for your brand. This is the first thing clients will typically see when they discover you, so you want it to provide a good reflection. When coming up with a business name, think about the type of clients you want to attract (entrepreneurs, small businesses, coaches, etc.). Your name should resonate with them - check out these <a href="https://whop.com/blog/company-slogans/" rel="noreferrer">company slogans for inspiration</a>.</p><p>In addition, incorporating keywords like ‘assistant,’ ‘solutions,’ ‘support,’ ‘services,’ or ‘virtual’ helps people immediately understand what your business offers. Keep it short, catchy, and avoid overly long or complicated words that people may struggle to remember. After you’re happy with your brand name, do some research to make sure it’s available. You can search using the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s website. If it’s not taken, you can purchase the domain name and claim the username on social media right away.</p><p>Once you’ve devised a brand name, you can start creating a logo for your business. There are several types of logos types to choose from, including:</p><ul><li><strong>Wordmark:</strong> This consists of your business name in a professional, stylized font.</li><li><strong>Lettermark: </strong>An acronym of your business name. </li><li><strong>Icon or symbol:</strong> A graphic symbol representing your business. This could be either abstract or literal. </li><li><strong>Combination mark:</strong> Combines text and an icon/symbol. </li><li><strong>Emblem: </strong>A more detailed logo that often includes text inside a symbol or shape. </li></ul><p><strong>If you’re struggling to devise an identity for your brand, why not check out our full guide - </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/personal-branding-examples/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>20 personal branding examples (and how to create your own brand identity)</strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><h4 id="social-media">Social media</h4><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/virtual-rebecca.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="1952" height="1232" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/virtual-rebecca.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/virtual-rebecca.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1600/2025/04/virtual-rebecca.png 1600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/virtual-rebecca.png 1952w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The next step in your marketing campaign is to showcase your services on social media. Use the power of LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to build your online presence, demonstrating your expertise with potential clients.</p><p>Instagram, a visually-driven platform is particularly good for brand promotion. You can make regular posts offering valuable content such as tips on productivity, case studies, behind-the-scenes, client testimonials, and advice on how virtual assistants can benefit businesses.</p><p>Another important tip to succeed in using social media marketing is engagement. Make sure you respond to any messages or queries you receive on the platform, even if they’re just comments underneath a post you’ve created. </p><p>If you’re on Facebook, use this as an opportunity to connect with fellow independent VAs via groups, where you can network with other individuals in the industry. </p><p>A study called 'Using Social Media in the Recruitment Process' found that half of all employers will check job seekers' personal social media accounts. And 64% of people who hire have looked at someone's LinkedIn or similar profiles when considering them for jobs.</p><p><strong>Read our </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/market-yourself-social-media/"><strong><u>How to market yourself on social media and grow your brand</u></strong></a><strong> guide to discover simple steps to achieve all your marketing goals. </strong></p><h4 id="start-a-blog">Start a blog</h4><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/virtual-hub.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="712" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/virtual-hub.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/virtual-hub.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/virtual-hub.png 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Another fantastic way to market yourself is by starting a VA-inspired blog. You can use it to create eye-catching and informative blog post titles that encourage readers to click (e.g., ‘12 reasons why every business can benefit from a virtual assistant’).</p><p>Make sure to write in a clear, conversational, and easy-to-read format, and include a call to action at the very end advertising your services. You can offer a solution to the problem posed in the blog post, inviting them to contact you for a consultation or to subscribe to your newsletter.</p><p>Make sure to optimise your blog for SEO, making sure to include the following:</p><ul><li><strong>Images: </strong>Add in plenty of images to make your blog post visually engaging. </li><li><strong>Keyword usage:</strong> Make sure to use keywords in blog title, headings, and body content, but do this in a natural way. </li><li><strong>Meta Descriptions: </strong>Write concise meta descriptions (155 characters or under is optimal) for each post, including relevant keywords (this will appear in search engine results).</li><li><strong>Internal Linking: </strong>Link to other blog posts or pages on your website to keep visitors engaged and boost your SEO.</li></ul><p>You can also use your blog to build an email list, collecting email addresses through your website. This allows you to start a weekly/monthly newsletter, offering business tips, virtual assistant insights, and promotions. Sending out regular newsletters helps you stay in front of potential clients, establishing your expertise and building your audience's’ trust over time.</p><p>Your newsletter is a great opportunity to share client success stories, highlighting businesses you’ve helped with your services. This will position you as a valuable resource for your clients. </p><p><strong>Explore these </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/ecommerce-niche-blogs/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>ecommerce niche blogs</strong></a><strong> and discover how you can use a blog for your business</strong>.</p><h4 id="network">Network </h4><p>Perhaps one of the best ways to market your VA business is to attend events in person. These could be local networking events or meetups; business owners in your community may need your services.</p><p>If you don’t live in an area where there are many opportunities for in-person networking, don’t worry, as there are online business groups, industry-specific events, and conferences where small business owners and entrepreneurs gather virtually. </p><p>This can help you not only build a valuable client base, but also generate future referrals. </p><p>As well as meetups, setting up a referral program for current clients can be another great way to bring future business in. You could offer an incentive such as discounts or a free service hour for clients or partners who refer new clients to you.</p><p>You could also look into building strategic partnerships with other businesses that serve similar clients. These could be marketing agencies, web developers, or graphic designers that you can team up with to cross-promote your services. </p><h4 id="offer-a-service-trial">Offer a service trial</h4><p>Offering prospective clients a free trial is a good opportunity to showcase your value. This can convert business owners into paying clients by allowing them to witness your expertise first-hand. </p><p>Here are a few ways you can do this:</p><ul><li><strong>Free trial:</strong> A free trial is a chance for clients to experience a taste of what your services might look like, and how they may be of benefit. This limited-time trial could include anywhere between 1-2 hours of service, and is useful for businesses who are unsure about employing a VA. </li><li><strong>Free consultation:</strong> a free, 30-minute consultation gives you time to chat with prospective clients, and show them what you have to offer their business. Use it as an opportunity to learn about their needs and show them how you can help. You can treat this like an ‘interview,’ showcasing relevant skills and answering any questions they may have. </li><li><strong>Testimonials: </strong>After the free trial or consultation, you can follow this up with an offer to help them further. You can show them success stories from previous work or testimonials provided by other clients.</li></ul><p><strong>Wondering how to collect reviews from previous employers? Don’t sweat it, just read our guide, </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/ask-for-reviews/"><strong><u>How to ask for a review: Tips, templates, and timing that work</u></strong></a><strong>. </strong></p><h4 id="ads">Ads </h4><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/google-ads.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="1600" height="713" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/google-ads.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/google-ads.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/google-ads.png 1600w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>As a final marketing effort, ads are another great opportunity to market your services to the right people. If you have the budget, paid ads are great at generating leads quickly, cutting out a lot of time and effort many small business owners don’t have to spare. </p><p>Some popular spaces to run VA ads are:</p><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn: </strong>LinkedIn is primarily a business network, so it provides a good opportunity for targeting entrepreneurs and business owners. </li><li><strong>Google ads:</strong> You can also run Google ads that contain specific keywords potential clients might be looking for, such as ‘virtual assistant for small business,’ as well as a list of specific services you have on offer, such as ‘administrative support.’</li><li><strong>Facebook ads: </strong>Another popular choice, Facebook ads offer a cost-effective way to reach a highly targeted audience. You can pinpoint specific clients according to demographics, interests, and behaviors, and do so with a relatively flexible budget. </li></ul><p><strong>Discover the future of marketing with our guide, </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/contextual-advertising/"><strong><u>Contextual advertising: learn about the future of marketing</u></strong></a><strong><em>.</em> </strong></p><h2 id="how-to-create-your-va-business-on-whop">How to create your VA business on Whop</h2><p>We've mentioned that you can advertise your services on social media and Google ads - but where do you host your business? If you're looking for somewhere to act as a central place for your VA business, Whop is the best place to do so. </p><p>With Whop you can create your online hub and sell your virtual assistant services. Plus, you can also sell complementary digital products, like online courses, templates, ebooks, and more.</p><p>Here's how.</p><h3 id="1-set-up-your-whop">1. Set up your whop</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/name-whop.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="1286" height="778" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/name-whop.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/name-whop.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/name-whop.png 1286w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Think of your whop as your home on the internet. </p><p>Setting up a whop only takes a few minutes to complete, and you can create your account using a Discord, Google, Twitter/X, or Apple account. If you don’t have any of these, you can simply sign up with an email address. </p><p>Don’t feel pressured to come up with a top-notch name right away, as you can change this whenever you like. </p><h3 id="2-start-adding-in-apps">2. Start adding in apps</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/oink-store.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="1302" height="772" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/oink-store.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/oink-store.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/oink-store.png 1302w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Next up, you can start adding apps to your whop. This is how to design your VA business.</p><p>For example, if simply want to have a hub to meet and talk with your clients, add the video calls app and the chat app. If, however, you want to create an all-in-one home for your paid clients, you can use the chat and video app but also add the files app to give access to your templates, and the forums app for client updates.</p><p><strong>Check out this </strong><a href="https://whop.com/blog/add-apps-to-whop/" rel="noreferrer"><strong>guide to Whop apps</strong></a><strong> for more information.</strong></p><h3 id="3-customizing-your-whop">3. Customizing your whop</h3><p>Next up is the fun part - customizing your whop. </p><p>Inside your whop you can customize each of your apps with a unique name and logo, to really make it your own. To create a great-looking business hub, make sure that your branding is clear and professional.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.59.45-PM.png" width="1138" height="1406" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.59.45-PM.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.59.45-PM.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.59.45-PM.png 1138w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.00.17-PM.png" width="1140" height="1404" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.00.17-PM.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.00.17-PM.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.00.17-PM.png 1140w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div></div></figure><p>Next, it's time to update the storefront for your whop. You can do everything from adding a logo, to customizing the headline, to creating a description, adding page names, to URLs, and so much more! </p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.55.26-PM-2.png" width="722" height="1166" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.55.26-PM-2.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.55.26-PM-2.png 722w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.55.50-PM-1.png" width="736" height="1008" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.55.50-PM-1.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.55.50-PM-1.png 736w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.56.05-PM-1.png" width="730" height="1082" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.56.05-PM-1.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-2.56.05-PM-1.png 730w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div></div></figure><p>This outlines how your store will look to the public. Check out these examples of whop storefronts:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.37-PM.png" width="1338" height="1424" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.37-PM.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.37-PM.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.37-PM.png 1338w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.57-PM.png" width="1302" height="1366" loading="lazy" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.57-PM.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.57-PM.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-02-at-3.03.57-PM.png 1302w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div></div></figure><h3 id="4-applying-to-the-discover-page">4. Applying to the Discover Page</h3><p>Next up, you’ll want to make sure you're on the Whop Discover page. This step is totally optional, but it’s a great choice if you want to increase your revenue. </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/whop-4-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1164" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/whop-4-1.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/whop-4-1.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1600/2025/04/whop-4-1.png 1600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w2400/2025/04/whop-4-1.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>The ‘Apply to Discover’ button can be found at the bottom right of the screen while you’re editing your whop from the 'manage whop' tab.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/discover.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="728" height="376" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/discover.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/discover.png 728w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>As you can see, Whop will take a 30% from sales driven through the Discover page. However, with over 4 million visitors to Whop a month, this is well worth the price. Plus, with any sales that come directly from your own link (through your blog, newsletter, or social media), you keep 97% of the sale.</p><p>And that’s it! We told you it was super easy. Once your whop goes live you can start cashing in right away. </p><h2 id="launch-your-virtual-assistant-business-today-with-whop">Launch your virtual assistant business today with Whop</h2><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/whop-sellers-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="How to start a virtual assistant business with Whop" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1025" srcset="https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w600/2025/04/whop-sellers-1.png 600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1000/2025/04/whop-sellers-1.png 1000w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/size/w1600/2025/04/whop-sellers-1.png 1600w, https://whop.com/blog/content/images/2025/04/whop-sellers-1.png 2396w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>It's never been easier to launch your virtual assistant business. Simply sign up to Whop, list your services, and start selling - what are you waiting for?</p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-left"><a href="https://whop.com/new/" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Create your whop</a></div><hr><h2 id="faq">FAQ</h2><h3 id="how-much-money-can-i-make-as-a-virtual-assistant">How much money can I make as a virtual assistant?</h3><p>The amount of money you can make as a virtual assistant depends on your skills, expertise, and training. Top earners in the industry make an average of $65,500 per year, while the average virtual assistant makes approximately $50,749 per year.</p><p>Bear in mind this number can be much lower if you’re just getting started out, entry-level virtual assistants make less than those with more experience. </p><h3 id="is-it-hard-to-get-a-virtual-assistant-job">Is it hard to get a virtual assistant job? </h3><p>While many individuals and organizations hire virtual assistants, it can be challenging to find these virtual assistant positions. This is because the market can prove highly competitive, with many applicants vying for a limited number of positions. </p><p>However, specializing in a niche, and advertising your freelance services on a platform like Upwork or Whop significantly increases your chances of landing a job. </p><h3 id="how-many-hours-do-virtual-assistants-work">How many hours do virtual assistants work?</h3><p>The number of hours a virtual assistant typically works is dependent on a number of factors. Normally, virtual assistants will work around 40 or more hours a week, similar to other full-time jobs. </p><p>Most people getting started out in the industry with a beginner skill set work part-time, with hours ranging between 20 to 30 hours a week, depending on their tasks and the agreement they’ve made with their employer. </p><h3 id="what-is-the-average-age-of-a-virtual-assistant">What is the average age of a virtual assistant?</h3><p>Many may be surprised to find there is a distinct age demographic for those working in a virtual assistant position. It turns out the average age of virtual assistants is 40+ years, representing 78% of the virtual assistant population. Despite this, people of all ages work in the industry. </p><h3 id="are-virtual-assistants-still-in-demand">Are virtual assistants still in demand?</h3><p>If you’re thinking of joining the VA industry, but you’re not sure what the job market looks like, thankfully, the market and demand for virtual assistance is growing. There has been a significant rise in full-time virtual assistant positions, and the role is taken more seriously for its expertise and professionalism.</p><h3 id="can-a-virtual-assistant-be-a-side-hustle">Can a virtual assistant be a side hustle?</h3><p>Yes, absolutely! Many virtual assistants work as part-time employees. It allows you to work flexible hours from anywhere, utilizing your existing skills to provide administrative and technical support to a wide variety of clients. </p>]]></content:encoded></item>
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