Oh, we feel this.
Starting a virtual assistant business while juggling work, family and, well, life—is no small feat.
Even though you’re aiming to run a one-person show, getting your business off the ground can feel like a full production.
Here’s the truth: you don’t need to do everything at once.
Building your business doesn’t have to mean late nights, big leaps, or quitting your job tomorrow.
It can be small, quiet steps taken consistently. That’s how real momentum builds.
You’ve probably heard it before—Rome wasn’t built in a day. Neither is your business.
This is a marathon, not a sprint.
The only person keeping the score is you.
And guess what? You get to decide the pace.
Try this instead
One task a week.
That’s it. Just one.
Here are a few examples to get the wheels turning:
- Brainstorm and pick your business name
- Apply for your ABN
- Set up a free Canva account and create your logo
- Write a basic services list or pricing outline
- Claim your Instagram handle and bio
- Research VA insurance
- Reach out to one person in your network and tell them what you’re working on
Some weeks, you will smash through three tasks. Some weeks, you will do none. Both are fine. Life happens. And so does progress.
Just remember – getting through a week or two without making any progress is not an excuse to give up entirely!
When the motivation wobbles (because it will), come back to WHY you started.
This isn’t just about building a business—it’s about building a life with more freedom, more flexibility, and more purpose.
📋 Need a roadmap?
We’ve created a 0–10 client checklist for starting your Australian VA business that breaks it all down.
Step-by-step, no fluff.
Bit by bit, things will click. Confidence will grow. Excitement will creep back in.
And one day soon, you’ll look back and realise: you built the thing you used to only dream about.