Build Your Business with Breely

Start Your Virtual Assistant Business with Breely

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, working from anywhere, and setting your own hours? Becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA) might be the perfect opportunity for you. With Breely, you can launch your VA business in just a few hours, complete with scheduling, booking, payment processing, and everything else you need to get started. But before we dive into how Breely can help, let’s talk about what it means to be a Virtual Assistant.

What is a Virtual Assistant?

A Virtual Assistant is an independent contractor who provides administrative, technical, or creative support to clients remotely. Think of it as having an assistant who works from anywhere—whether it’s from their cozy home office or a beachside café.

VAs handle a wide range of tasks based on their skills and client needs. From managing emails, scheduling meetings, and handling customer service inquiries to creating content, managing social media, and even bookkeeping, VAs wear many hats.

Can You Make a Living as a Virtual Assistant?

Absolutely! Many VAs make a sustainable income, with some even scaling their services into full-fledged agencies. In the U.S., the average VA earns around $35,922 annually, but your income potential largely depends on your skills, experience, and how well you market your services. One of the greatest perks? Flexibility. You can choose your clients, set your rates, and define your schedule.

Who Hires Virtual Assistants?

The beauty of being a VA is that your potential client base is vast:

• Small Business Owners looking for cost-effective operational support.
• Online Entrepreneurs needing help with content creation, social media, or customer service.
• Busy Professionals who require help managing their hectic schedules.
• Consultants and Freelancers wanting to outsource administrative tasks.

Starting Your Virtual Assistant Business with Breely

Now that you know what a VA is and the opportunities that come with it, let’s get you set up with Breely.

With Breely, you can:

• Put your schedule online so clients can book your services 24/7.
• Define service packages that showcase your unique skills—whether it’s bookkeeping, SEO, or social media management.
• Create professional contracts and waivers to safeguard your work and define client expectations.
• Collect payments upfront (yes, get paid before you start working!).
• Automate reminders to ensure your clients never miss an appointment.
• Gather project and lead generation data to keep growing your business.

How to Get Started with Breely

1. Set Up Your Event Types: Define the different services and time blocks you’ll offer—1-hour consultations, 2-hour strategy sessions, or even 4-hour project work. Pro Tip: If you’re meeting clients in person, account for travel time.
2. Establish Your Availability: Choose your working hours and days. You’re the boss now—set a schedule that works for you.
3. Customize Your Scheduler: Make it yours by adding a background image, customizing fonts, theme colors, and button styles. Your brand should shine!
4. Connect Integrations:
   • Calendars: Sync Google Calendar, iCalendar, MS 365, or use Breely’s built-in calendar. Pro Tip: Connect both personal and professional calendars to avoid double bookings.
   • Payments: Choose Square or Stripe for payments. Pro Tip: Square offers a no-monthly-cost tier with just transaction fees.
   • Analytics: Link Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, or Meta Pixel to track conversions.
   • Video Meetings: Integrate Zoom or Google Meet. Pro Tip: Google Meet auto-syncs when you connect Google Calendar.

Building Your Client Base

Setting up Breely is quick and easy, but building your client list requires strategy and effort. Start Networking: Head to coworking spaces, join tech incubators, attend Chamber of Commerce events, and dive into professional groups both online and IRL. Networking is key. Leverage LinkedIn: Start posting regularly on LinkedIn. But here’s the deal, don’t just pitch your services. Share valuable, actionable insights about your niche. Teach your audience something new, offer tips, or discuss industry trends. It’s about adding value, not spamming. Be Authentic: Avoid having AI write your content, it comes off as disingenuous. People can tell. However, using AI to wordsmith or use a specific tone (engaging, conversational, etc) is one of the best and easiest ways to get started with AI.) Instead, create genuine connections. Even if someone isn’t a potential client, they might know someone who is. That’s the magic of LinkedIn.

Let’s Recap

• You now have a system to drive leads via LinkedIn and in-person networking.
• Your Breely account is set up with scheduling, booking, and payment processing.
• Integrations are live, and your calendar, payment processors, and video conferencing tools are all connected.
• Your custom scheduler is embedded on your website and social media profiles.

Ready to Launch?

The hardest part of starting any business is attracting and retaining clients, but with a little consistency, strategic networking, and the power of Breely, you’ll be booking clients in no time.

So, what are you waiting for? Start your Virtual Assistant business today with Breely and turn your skills into a thriving business.

Sign up for Breely now and get started in just a few hours! As a bonus, if you sign up in 2025, you will lock in $7/mo/user pricing for life. Don’t miss out!1

Let’s make your dream of running your own VA business a reality.