Month 1–2: Build Your Foundations & Start Getting Visible.
Setting up your business backend, services, packages and pricing.
Launching and starting to post on your social media page.
Reaching out to potential clients and responding to opportunities.
Gaining experience working with clients.
Turn enquiries into discovery calls.
Turn discovery calls into paid opportunities.
Month 3–4: Turn Opportunities Into Clients & Build Momentum.
Confidently lead discovery calls. Managing onboarding and client expectations.
Growing your visibility.
Continuing to generate enquiries.
Month 5–6: Strengthen Your Business & Build Consistency.
Refining your services and packages.
Delivering ongoing client work.
Strengthening client relationships.
Retain clients and build longer-term work.
Map out a plan towards full-time self-employment.
"I have successfully left my full-time job. I turned my old boss into a client. Being able to still do some work for the business, but on my terms. I have travelled to Australia in 2024 for 6 weeks and could spend time with family and explore while also working. This year the plan is to travel a bit more and I continue to set up my business to allow me to do this."
Allie
@fierce_consulting
"My goal at the start of joining was to make €2.5k a month and I’ve had a month where I doubled that! I now have all the time I want with my two small boys, I don’t need to ask permission to take them to a doctors appointment. That kind of freedom and flexibility is priceless!"
Kerry
@moonebeamvirtual
"Fully booked! I have left my job and have moved to Portugal, all because of the VA Academy and Niamh’s belief in me which was more than my own belief in me at times!"
Cindy
@flynnvirtualsolutions
"My aim at the start was to make an extra income and leave my current job. Since then, I landed clients in my first month of starting and I am already making half of my current salary on the side and am planning on leaving my job!!!! I did not think this would be possible so quickly."
Tiffany
@desertrosedigital.co
"The VA academy is definitely the best way to set yourself up for success as a VA! You are given clear, concise steps to successfully set your new business up as well as having access to amazing trainings and a WhatsApp support group! You are pushed out of your comfort zone in the best way. The feedback was so personal and Niamh gave me constant motivation and cheerleading!"
Louise
Louise
@louluxecollective
