I totally love your videos! I have learned so much in such a short period of time. This video really helped me decide where I am going to start. It will be $25/hr. The crazy thing about this is I was an Administrative Assistant and Executive Secretary many years ago. I never lost those skills it feels like I've come full circle. Now, to add skills that I've acquired in other areas, makes me feel like I've somehow come home. Thank you so much!
Did you read my thoughts 😅 I paused the video and thought and then said, "I can't charge that much.." I pressed play and you were already prepared for my doubts! So happy i found this channel 😁
THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!! All of these years I never knew how to do my pricing. Other "advisors" kept it as a big darned secret! I'm so happy I discovered you this morning. I'm following Gillian Perkins' 30-day program and this video is just giving me that boost that I needed. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks so much Abbey! You’ve truly encouraged me to take a chance on myself with your thorough and helpful content. I think I’m going to begin offering my services at $25/hr for general admin tasks!
@@dopeyz9815 Hi! So to be very transparent, I started doing it for a minute and it was going okay. I was able to get a couple gigs but I didn’t stay consistent. That has all to do with me and none to do with Abbey’s advice and guidance. I feel like if I would’ve stuck with it, I would have done great but I decided to pursue different business ventures and I also went back to school.
It will be $30 to start. I have over 10 years of editing and writing experience. However, this will be my first time starting a VA business. Great video, btw!!
I am so glad I was able to help YOU find some clarity. Have any questions? Make sure to reach out to hello@thevirtualsavvy.com and my team would be happy to help!
Thanks for the helpful info downloaded your checklist and I will be starting my hourly rate at $25 and then I will increase with each client as you suggested! Thanks so much !!!
I think it's important to note that WORKABLE hours are definitely not the same as BILLABLE hours. Even if you work 8-hours a day, no one actually bills 8-hours in a day. I've been a Freelance Assistant for close to 10 years - on an INCREDIBLE day I can bill 7 hrs of my 8 hr work day. But on the average day, I bill about 5-6 hrs in an 8-hr work day. You need to set your rate based on this discrepancy!
mines is 25$ due to I am an account manager assistant and this is what i get paid at my w2 job. I already can schedule, set meetings, payroll, reports to prepare and many more. It is time i work for my self though.
Hey Abby, This sounds almost too good to be true. What can I offer as an entry level idea? I’m excited but still need some kind of idea to start with. I probably would start at about $15 or $20 to begin.
Hi Abbey! Thank you so much for the valuable content! I just downloaded the launch checklist & absolutely love the layout, how well put together & organize it is! Just how I would do it! I really want to aim for $35+ but since I have no testimonials, real references or extensive experience I think I should start out $20-$25. Still trying to figure it all out, such as how to get clients and how to receive payments. Do we charge ahead of time partly or all? Things like that I'm still reseachering.
Another question has been bothering me how do i set my rates for local clients i have my USD currency rated but not local do i use the current exchange rate or 10% less than the exchange rate market
You could absolutely set your rates higher. As the business owner you get to decide your rates by factoring in things like what you want to take home, what your business expenses are and how much profit you'd like to make when serving your market.
I haven't a clue. I want to offer on boarding and off boarding services. The time it takes to complete the services is based on metrics/deadlines and how fast the new employee or outgoing employee can complete the necessary paperwork and questionnaire. I'm thinking project or retainer. Can you offer any feedback?
This is totally up to you! I recommend that you time yourself to see exactly how long things are going to take once you have everything you would need then base your pay off that!
I am not aure i think for now just $20 per hour, and grow from there.. I am aiming for customer service based work i.e social media interactions, customer service via email, and light graphic design. any suggestions?
Thanks, Abbey for valuable information. I am a constant learner from you. I am pretty much interest to work with you. I am Zillur Rahman from Bangladesh. is it possible to work as a virtual assistant from Bangladesh? I am a digital marketer and Search engine optimization expert.
Hey, there! It is TOTALLY possible to work as a VA from ANYWHERE! Unfortunately, the Virtual Savvy is not hiring right now, but if you join our Virtual Assistant Savvies group on facebook, there are job opps posted frequently! :) Best of luck! You can do it!
I am starting at $30 an hour and got my first client. Cannot wait to get more as retainers
Congrats!! That's so exciting!!
how did you find your client??
I’ve been doing this type of work for my dad most of my teenage years so I’ll be charging $25/hour but would love to do packages.
That's great!!!
This was so helpful. I am going to start with $22.50 and increase to $2.50 with every new client. Thank you so much for this information
Great!! That's so exciting!
I totally love your videos! I have learned so much in such a short period of time. This video really helped me decide where I am going to start. It will be $25/hr. The crazy thing about this is I was an Administrative Assistant and Executive Secretary many years ago. I never lost those skills it feels like I've come full circle. Now, to add skills that I've acquired in other areas, makes me feel like I've somehow come home. Thank you so much!
instablaster...
Did you read my thoughts 😅 I paused the video and thought and then said, "I can't charge that much.."
I pressed play and you were already prepared for my doubts! So happy i found this channel 😁
You just showed/taught me that I REALLY NEED to start @ $40 to $50 an hour .. And get some project based pricing #Thanks 💕
Yes! GET IT, GIRL! Know your worth!
THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!!
All of these years I never knew how to do my pricing. Other "advisors" kept it as a big darned secret!
I'm so happy I discovered you this morning. I'm following Gillian Perkins' 30-day program and this video is just giving me that boost that I needed.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks so much Abbey! You’ve truly encouraged me to take a chance on myself with your thorough and helpful content. I think I’m going to begin offering my services at $25/hr for general admin tasks!
How did that go Evette?
@@dopeyz9815 Hi! So to be very transparent, I started doing it for a minute and it was going okay. I was able to get a couple gigs but I didn’t stay consistent. That has all to do with me and none to do with Abbey’s advice and guidance. I feel like if I would’ve stuck with it, I would have done great but I decided to pursue different business ventures and I also went back to school.
@@evettethomas9613 Thank you for answering me! I hope things are going well for you now, that was quite interesting.
I love the "I am not a discount service" line HAHAHA.
TOTALLY!!
It will be $30 to start. I have over 10 years of editing and writing experience. However, this will be my first time starting a VA business. Great video, btw!!
I'm going to try for $25, see how that goes! Thanks Abbey! :)
She is indeed heaven sent! I will start at 28.60/hr
You will do great! 💛
@@thevirtualsavvy Hi Ashley, what hourly rate do you suggest as an email and calendar management VA, based outside the US?
abby! this was so detailed and needed for me right now i appreciate the break down of the paymnt methods and the examples provided thank you so much
YAY!! That's so awesome!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Great information; I even learned something new. thanks
Yay!! You're so welcome!
You Rock Abbey - You filled in a lot of misconceptions I had to bring to the table.
I am so glad I was able to help YOU find some clarity. Have any questions? Make sure to reach out to hello@thevirtualsavvy.com and my team would be happy to help!
Will you talk about finding and paying health insurance and owning your business?
Love this❤❤❤❤ My starting rate will be $30
Amazing! You've got this!
I'm more on the creative side of works :) would love to start by 20$ as I charge below this rate at the moment.
Thanks for the helpful info downloaded your checklist and I will be starting my hourly rate at $25 and then I will increase with each client as you suggested! Thanks so much !!!
$25 is a great place to start!
Ive found it so hard to just start but once i do i want to charge $20-23/hr just to start off
Congrats on your new channel!
You make it so doable! Thank you. I'm not it. Do you recommend a timekeeping software or CRM? Thank you.
You got this! Toggl is great for keeping track of time!
Awesome information! Thank you and bless you for sharing. I am starting and my fee will be $35 per hr.
That is a great place to start!
Did you start
I think it's important to note that WORKABLE hours are definitely not the same as BILLABLE hours. Even if you work 8-hours a day, no one actually bills 8-hours in a day. I've been a Freelance Assistant for close to 10 years - on an INCREDIBLE day I can bill 7 hrs of my 8 hr work day. But on the average day, I bill about 5-6 hrs in an 8-hr work day. You need to set your rate based on this discrepancy!
Why is that? If you work 8hours for a client, why not billing these 8hours?
mines is 25$ due to I am an account manager assistant and this is what i get paid at my w2 job. I already can schedule, set meetings, payroll, reports to prepare and many more. It is time i work for my self though.
Yes! You got this!
Hey Abby,
This sounds almost too good to be true. What can I offer as an entry level idea? I’m excited but still need some kind of idea to start with. I probably would start at about $15 or $20 to begin.
Hey Abbey, what do you do for health insurance, as a sole owner?
Great video! Thank you so much for the information!!!
So happy you loved it!
Awesome video 😎😎😎😎😎
Hi Abbey! Thank you so much for the valuable content! I just downloaded the launch checklist & absolutely love the layout, how well put together & organize it is! Just how I would do it! I really want to aim for $35+ but since I have no testimonials, real references or extensive experience I think I should start out $20-$25. Still trying to figure it all out, such as how to get clients and how to receive payments. Do we charge ahead of time partly or all? Things like that I'm still reseachering.
Veronica Arboleda I agree with u I’m just getting started and still don’t know the ends and outs and trying to figure out what I want to do!
Been doing my research for 2 weeks now. Still confused where and how to start, which VA skills I can actually do...
Veronica Arboleda did you figure out the pay? Do we get payed right away or after
Another question has been bothering me how do i set my rates for local clients i have my USD currency rated but not local do i use the current exchange rate or 10% less than the exchange rate market
One option is to keep your rate as your rate and use a payment processor that does the exchange for you.
Great video
I want to do both housekeeping and personal assistant just general duties.
Wondering if I could charge over 20$?
You could absolutely set your rates higher. As the business owner you get to decide your rates by factoring in things like what you want to take home, what your business expenses are and how much profit you'd like to make when serving your market.
@@thevirtualsavvy thank you so much for the encouragement
You're so welcome!
yay!!! go abbey!!
Hi there!
So is the gross income needed just the same as the money you need for livelihood i.e. bills and such?
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Your Gross income is what you are needing to bring in ALL together.
I haven't a clue. I want to offer on boarding and off boarding services. The time it takes to complete the services is based on metrics/deadlines and how fast the new employee or outgoing employee can complete the necessary paperwork and questionnaire. I'm thinking project or retainer. Can you offer any feedback?
This is totally up to you! I recommend that you time yourself to see exactly how long things are going to take once you have everything you would need then base your pay off that!
I'm looking for the link below for the free step by step guide. I can't find it
You can find the VA Checklist & Starter Kit here: thevirtualsavvy.com/businesschecklist
I am not a discount service!
I am not aure i think for now just $20 per hour, and grow from there.. I am aiming for customer service based work i.e social media interactions, customer service via email, and light graphic design. any suggestions?
$25 but I'm still learning. I also plan to specialize down the line.
pause at 1:21
22.50!
Ive been working for a client for like 2 yrs and since then, I'm charging her $10 AUD. I think I need to increase my rate.
Hi Abbey, is it 25-30% per paid invoice or totally monthly income?
I will be starting at $30 per hour. I love in NYC it is expensive here.
That is a fabulous place to start. As you get experience working with clients, don't hesitate to raise those rates!
$30 but I’m still learning and just getting started and still don’t know what VA I want to be or do!
Did u figure it out?
Have you figured it out
I think I'm going to start with $15 per hr and increase with each new client
Hi Ashley.
How to avail your VA BIZ program?
You can find my free Become A Booked Out Virtual Assistant training here: thevirtualsavvy.com/bbo
New subscriber here 👍
$28 because I'm currently in NYC
This is great, Abbey!!!!
Thank you!
Thanks, Abbey for valuable information. I am a constant learner from you. I am pretty much interest to work with you. I am Zillur Rahman from Bangladesh. is it possible to work as a virtual assistant from Bangladesh? I am a digital marketer and Search engine optimization expert.
Hey, there! It is TOTALLY possible to work as a VA from ANYWHERE! Unfortunately, the Virtual Savvy is not hiring right now, but if you join our Virtual Assistant Savvies group on facebook, there are job opps posted frequently! :) Best of luck! You can do it!
I'm going with $27 an hour to start!
I'm look to start out at 30hr
That's a fabulous place to start!
Hi Abbey
Hey, there!
After watching this, I realize my hourly rate should be between $40-$60 per hr.
Hi, could you share the Instagram info for the ladies you interviewed. They too had some great information and I would love to follow you all.
Hey, Judith! Are you referring to a different video? :) Let me know so I can look into that for you!
I will start with 30/hr
$22.00
$100
$22.50/hr
my hourly rate will be $45 dollars.
I have over 25 years experience ..I want to begin my rate at $40-45 hr
I too have over 25 yr of experience and I specialize in nonprofit so I believe that I can charge $40-$45 and get it.
$25/hr
This is a great place to start. Don't be afraid to rase your rates as you gain experience!
$30