How to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business
10 Steps to Earn Online as a Topnotch Virtual Assistant

About The Book
In this book, you will see a simple and easy to follow how-to guide where the author shares 10 bite-sized chapters and guide questions to help you:
- Create your online profile based on your personality and what you already know.
- Qualify clients instead of them qualifying you.
- Make money online without subscribing to any online freelancing platforms.
- Learn how to market your virtual assistant business without pitching.
- Systematize your freelancing business and avoid the “feast and famine” cycle.
When you finish this book, you’ll know the best ways to earn online as a topnotch virtual assistant, build a thriving online business, have a consistent online income, and get the time freedom you always wanted.
“What Connie has produced is a framework for starting and developing your freelance business from the ground up minus the guesswork.”
– A Foreword snippet by John Pagulayan
Chapter 1
A lot of people ask me how to start working from home or how to be a virtual assistant. I usually don’t give them an answer.
Instead, I ask them this question: “Why do you ask?” The most common reason they give me is that they wanted to have an additional source of income.
Let me warn you, though. If your reason is the same as them, you won’t probably be able to reach the end of this book. Just looking for extra money won’t cut it, because if you found another way to earn that additional amount, you’ll forget about this book instantly.
Know that this was NOT written just for you to read. You’ll need to think, ask, and take action. This book will take you out of your comfort zone.
If your “WHY” is not that deep, you’ll give up easily. If your why won’t push you to move, you will not reach the end. If your why won’t make you excited to get up every morning, then I’m afraid this book is of no use to you.
Yes, it’s not the “how” but the “why”. The “how” can be learned from others but only YOU will be able to come up with the reason why you want to do it.
Now, let me ask you again. Aside from having an extra source of income, why are you interested in working from home?
If you’re having a hard time answering, let me share mine with you. They’re really simple, but it’s not just the statement but the story behind it.
1. I want time freedom.
I remember one time when I was still employed. An unexpected opportunity came knocking at my door. I was given an all-expense-paid trip to another country with my daughter…
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What if —
– You want to spend more time with your children because they grew up so fast you think you didn’t have enough time to see them grow
– You’re tired of hopping from one job to another because you are not happy with it
– You long to have a flexible and freedom of time so you can actually do the things that matter to you
Those are all possible when you start your virtual assistant business!
Not preachy nor pushy. I love how Connie shares her personal story while introducing the basics one should know when it comes to starting an online business. Totally recommended for those who’ve been wanting to start freelancing without feeling overwhelmed. Don’t turn that page without answering the check ins at the end of each chapter!
An excellent book that will help you make sense of the freelancing world. Each chapter is presented chronologically and will not overwhelm the reader. I personally like the questions and activities in each chapter as they give you a chance to reflect on the lessons.
No matter how experienced you are with freelancing or whether this is your first venture, “How to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business” will give you the right foundation and mindset needed to run your business. Get your copy now! Thanks again, Connie!
I know it was God’s plan when I bumped into Connie’s book. I’ve gone through answering my seven deepest whys and true enough, I started crying in the end when I figured it out. With so much authenticity and without being pressured to provide good comments about her book has saved me, not just professionally but also spiritually. It is a gem. May God continue to bless you, Connie.

What’s inside
Chapter 1
Visioning
Chapter 2
Assessing Your Situation
Chapter 3
Branding Your Business
Chapter 4
Unlearning
Chapter 5
Setting Up
Chapter 6
Investing
Chapter 7
Navigating the Web
Chapter 8
Engaging with Ideal Client
Chapter 9
Showing Up
Chapter 10
Systematizing Business

About the author.
Connie Zabala – Baine is a passionate and persistent learner in the field of digital marketing. Over the years, she has collaborated with entrepreneurs and business owners across various industries, including personal development, life coaching, and online marketing.
She wears many hats in her personal life—she is a wife, daughter, sister, and mother. One of Connie’s greatest joys is serving her spiritual community through music ministry and events production, where she finds fulfillment in using her talents to make a positive impact.
In addition to her work, Connie has embraced her role as an author, video podcaster, and content creator. Through these platforms, she shares her knowledge and experiences, empowering others to pursue meaningful work that aligns with their passions.
Connie hopes to inspire individuals who seek more than the confines of a traditional corporate job. She believes her mission is to guide them toward discovering online businesses that offer the flexibility to work from anywhere, the freedom to spend quality time with loved ones, and the ability to pursue what they love most in life.
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How to Start Your Virtual Assistant Business
10 Steps to Earn Online as a Topnotch Virtual Assistant