If you’re just starting out, one of the first choices you’ll face as a Virtual Assistant is how to charge — hourly or per project. Hourly work is steady and transparent.Clients pay for your time, which means they can start small, and you can get consistent experience. You track hours, deliver tasks, and build trust week by week. Project work, on the other hand, pays for results.It can offer higher payouts, but also higher pressure — deadlines, revisions, and defined scopes. Newbie VAs usually start hourly because it’s simpler to manage while you’re still learning client systems, tools, and pacing.As your confidence grows, you’ll naturally blend both: base hourly support + project-based upgrades. 💡 Think of hourly work as your foundation — it gives you proof, testimonials, and rhythm before you level up to full-package services. 💬 Let’s Talk If you had to choose right now — would you rather charge hourly or per project? Why? Drop your answer below 👇 There’s no wrong choice — your reasons might help someone else see the bigger picture. 🔗 Classroom Lesson: Go to Lesson 1.2 — Hourly vs Project Work ⏭️ Next Lesson: Lesson 1.3 — Professional Mindset

Being a Virtual Assistant today isn’t about fetching coffee or doing random tasks — it’s about becoming a remote operations partner. A great VA keeps things running smoothly so clients can focus on strategy. You’re the one organizing inboxes, managing calendars, handling travel plans, and solving problems quietly behind the scenes. Clients hire VAs to save time, reduce friction, and bring order to chaos. The best VAs think like business partners — not just helpers. You don’t need a degree; you need reliability, clarity, and strong communication. When a client wakes up and everything’s organized, that’s your invisible work shining. 💡 This post is part of the Newbie VA Course (Free) — your step-by-step guide to learning real skills, tools, and systems that make you a valuable, confident Virtual Assistant. 💬 Let’s Talk What’s one skill or task from your life or past jobs that could be turned into a VA service? Drop it in the comments 👇 (Example: “I used to organize team meetings — that’s calendar management!”) 🔗 Classroom Lesson: Go to Lesson 1.1 — What a VA Really Does ⏭️ Next Lesson: Lesson 1.2 — Hourly vs Project Work Learn how to build a real online career, one system at a time.