Fresh Site, Sharper Insights – We’ve Leveled Up!

Hey VAs,

Big news! The Virtual Assistants Center just got a major makeover—and so did this newsletter.

We’ve redesigned the site from the ground up to give you faster access to the resources, tools, and expert advice you need to thrive as a virtual assistant. Whether you're just getting started or scaling up your VA biz, this is your new go-to hub.

Here’s what’s new:

✅ A cleaner, faster, easier-to-navigate website

✅ More practical tips and tools delivered straight to your inbox

✅ A sleeker newsletter format with sections you’ll actually want to read

✅ And yes, more answers to your questions—because you're the reason we do this

Thanks for being part of the VA Survival Guide community. We've got lots in store—stay tuned, stay sharp, and stay caffeinated ☕

– Susan Guinto

Not for the Faint of Heart: The Truth About Being a VA

Let’s get real for a second.

Being a virtual assistant isn’t just answering emails in yoga pants and sipping oat milk lattes. It’s juggling time zones, negotiating rates, decoding cryptic client messages, and pretending your Wi-Fi hasn’t glitched for the third time today.

It takes serious guts to do what you do.

You’re part strategist, part tech support, part mind-reader—and all business.

Here’s why being a VA isn’t for the faint of heart:

💥 You have to set boundaries like a boss (and stick to them).
💥 You’re constantly learning and adapting—because tools and trends never sleep.
💥 You wear a dozen hats and still manage to look composed in Zoom calls.
💥 You’re building a career on your own terms—and that takes courage.

One Rule to Keep You Sane (and Paid) as a Virtual Assistant

When you’re starting out, it’s tempting to take on every client, every task, every last-minute request—to prove you’re capable.

But “yes to everything” leads straight to burnout city.

Saying yes only to what aligns with your skills, schedule, and sanity isn’t just smart—it’s sustainable. You’re not just building a career. You’re building a business. That means setting boundaries, defining your services, and knowing when to say, “Actually, that’s outside my scope.”

This one mindset shift will save you from chaos and help you attract clients who respect your time and expertise.