Build a Virtual Assistant business that gives you more freedom, flexibility and choice.
Turn the skills you already have into VA services and set up your business properly, so you can start landing clients with our coaching, feedback and support.
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The VA Academy
- You know you don’t want to stay stuck in the same routine forever.
- You want to work online, but you’re not sure how to take your current skills and turn them into paying services.
- You’ve looked into becoming a VA, but you’re overwhelmed by where to go next.
- You want to earn your own money without waiting for someone to hand you an opportunity.
- You want support, feedback and accountability while you build it.
This is for you if...
What Our Students Are Achieving!
"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
Lauren @ladybugsolutions.co
"The VA Academy course exceeded my expectations! What an amazing course. It includes everything you could possibly need to start your VA journey and more! Well worth the value for money and an amazing support system from Niamh and the other ladies in the course. Highly recommend!"
Christine @coastalcommunications.ie
"The VA Academy was brilliant. All the support Niamh gives is second to none and I couldn’t recommended it enough for anyone who wants to work on their own terms!"
- All of the foundations of your business.
- All of the places you can find clients in the palm of your hand.
- Getting visible and consistently attracting enquiries.
- Confidently running discovery calls and convert them into clients.
- Deliver services confidently and professionally that makes your clients want to work with you long-term.
Why The VA Academy?
Starting a VA business can feel overwhelming because there are so many moving parts.
You’re trying to figure out what services to offer, how to price them, what to post, how to find clients, what to say on discovery calls, how to onboard people properly, and how to deliver the work once someone says yes.
The VA Academy gives you the structure, support and feedback to move through each stage without trying to figure it all out alone.
This includes:
Meet your coach
Hey there, I'm Niamh!
In early 2020, I was stuck in a cycle of working jobs I didn’t care about, saving as much as I could, quitting to go travelling, and then doing it all over again.
So I went travelling with my partner, but this time I knew I didn’t want to come home and fall back into that same routine.
While I was travelling in Thailand, I started Team Virtual.
I didn’t have a perfect plan. I looked at the skills I already had from my previous jobs, admin, customer service, organisation, and figured out how to turn them into services that online businesses actually needed.
It was trial and error at the start, but I landed my first client within 7 days.
Within a few weeks, I was fully booked and earning enough to keep travelling full-time.
I made a lot of mistakes in the early days, especially without proper guidance, which is exactly why I now teach people how to do it properly from the start.
Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of women (and some men) build their own Virtual Assistant businesses using the skills they already have, so they can create more flexibility, freedom, and a life that actually works for them.
What this can look like for you..
- Working a few hours in the morning and finishing things off later when it suits.
- Building your business around your life, not the other way around.
- Having the flexibility to travel, spend more time with family, or simply have more control over your week.
- Creating income from your own skills instead of relying on a job that no longer fits.
What you can walk away with from The VA Academy:
- A fully set up Virtual Assistant business with everything in place.
- The confidence to show your face, start conversations, and turn interest into paid work.
- The confidence and structure to run discovery calls, onboard clients properly, and deliver your work without second guessing yourself.
- Systems for onboarding, managing and delivering client work to the highest standard.
- Ongoing growth and building towards replacing your full-time income.
- A business that fits around the life you actually want.
This doesn’t happen overnight, but this is what you’re building towards as you move through the programme.
I AM READY TO START!
Here's what's included inside
The VA Academy
30 minute onboarding call (with me)
You’ll have your Virtual Assistant business fully set up, with the confidence to connect with your audience and start landing clients.
- 100+ trainings that follow my specific blueprint, which will give you the knowledge, tools, templates and resources needed to build a successful Virtual Assistant business.
- Each phase takes you from Foundations → Client-ready → Delivery → Growth, using up-to-date strategies from the VA industry.
- Each phase takes you from Foundations → Client-ready → Delivery → Growth, using up-to-date strategies from the VA industry.
- On your first day, I'll walk you through the logistics of how The VA Academy will run, so that everything is super clear from day one.
- You'll get access to regular live trainings and workshops to support your progress and keep you ahead of the curve.
- We also stay on top of the latest tools and AI technology so you are always learning modern ways to work smarter and stay ahead.
- We also stay on top of the latest tools and AI technology so you are always learning modern ways to work smarter and stay ahead.
Supportive Group WhatsApp channels (Monday-Thursday).
90-minute live Group Coaching Calls every 2nd week (with me)
- Inside these group coaching sessions with me, you'll experience high-level mentorship and guidance using my proven strategies, so that you know the exact actions you need to take to reach your goals!
10 phases of value-packed video trainings inside my course portal (made by me).
30-minute Progress Check-in calls every 6 weeks (with a team member)
- This is your chance to review your progress inside The Academy, reflect on what you've achieved, work through roadblocks you're facing and set clear priorities for the next 6 weeks ahead.
1 - Coaching Support (With Niamh).
Direct access to me for ongoing guidance and accountability as you build your business. Ask questions on clients, pricing, discovery calls, packages, or anything you’re working through. You’ll also be part of a 24/7 community of other VA Academy members.
2 - Social Media Support (With Our Social Media Coach).
Daily support inside our dedicated group to help you improve your visibility. Get feedback on your Instagram profile, branding and content so your page looks professional and client-ready, while building confidence and refining your messaging.
3 - The VA Leads Hub.
Daily job opportunities shared inside our private WhatsApp group, sourced from job boards, social media, and business owners, giving you a steady flow of opportunities to land clients faster.
Direct access to me for ongoing guidance and accountability as you build your business. Ask questions on clients, pricing, discovery calls, packages, or anything you’re working through. You’ll also be part of a 24/7 community of other VA Academy members.
2 - Social Media Support (With Our Social Media Coach).
Daily support inside our dedicated group to help you improve your visibility. Get feedback on your Instagram profile, branding and content so your page looks professional and client-ready, while building confidence and refining your messaging.
3 - The VA Leads Hub.
Daily job opportunities shared inside our private WhatsApp group, sourced from job boards, social media, and business owners, giving you a steady flow of opportunities to land clients faster.
- You have the opportunity to get high-level video feedback on what you are working on from Monday-Thursday with a 24 hour turn-around time.
- You can upload anything to our project review portal, from your branding colours to a proposal for a potential client call, and anything in between.
- You can upload anything to our project review portal, from your branding colours to a proposal for a potential client call, and anything in between.
Live trainings and Workshops (Run by myself and special guests).
Personalised Daily Feedback on your work (from a team member and me).
Lifetime access to the course portal and live trainings.
- This includes access to all future trainings and additions that I make to the course portal.
Your Coaching and Support:
Your Training and Resources:
Here’s the path we’ll take you through inside The VA Academy.
Phase 1-4
Foundations
• Use AI to create direction for your business, build your vision, and turn your existing skills into clear services and packages.
• Identify the industries and niches that align with your experience, so you know who you want to work with and how to position yourself.
• Set up the full foundation of your business properly, including your business name, registration, domain, email, social handles, and the essentials around insurance and legalities.
• Build your brand, visual identity, and online presence so your business looks credible, consistent, and ready to be seen.
• Create your first content, set up Instagram properly, and put your core systems in place so you’re ready to start attracting and handling enquiries.
• Identify the industries and niches that align with your experience, so you know who you want to work with and how to position yourself.
• Set up the full foundation of your business properly, including your business name, registration, domain, email, social handles, and the essentials around insurance and legalities.
• Build your brand, visual identity, and online presence so your business looks credible, consistent, and ready to be seen.
• Create your first content, set up Instagram properly, and put your core systems in place so you’re ready to start attracting and handling enquiries.
Phase 7
Client Journey & Onboarding Setup
By the end of this phase, you’ll confidently run calls with potential clients, and onboard them professionally.
• Learn how to position yourself to offer your services on multiple platforms.
• Use proven lead generation strategies to start conversations, build trust, and turn engagement into enquiries.
• Offer free or discounted work strategically to build experience, confidence, and early client results.
• Follow a clear system to track, manage, and follow up with leads so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Actively land clients through outreach, job opportunities and networking.
By the end of this phase, you’ll be confidently networking with your ideal clients.
Client Attraction & Lead Generation
Phase 5-6
Phase 8-10
Growth
• Build confidence, refine your personal brand, and improve how you show up so your content and visibility actually convert.
• Use AI and advanced strategies to create stronger content, improve your positioning, and stay competitive in your niche.
• Develop in-demand, higher-value services and learn how to price and package them properly.
• Strengthen your delivery, expand your skillset, and increase the value you bring to your clients.
• Decide how you want to grow, whether that’s scaling your services, moving into higher-level roles, or building out a different business model.
Get access to all of this now!
By the end of this phase, you’ll have a fully set-up VA business, clear services, and be ready to start getting enquiries.
• Turn enquiries into discovery calls, and be able to confidently convert those calls into paying clients.
• Use proven templates and AI support to send proposals, contracts, and secure clients properly.
• Communicate with clients clearly and professionally across different platforms.
• Set up simple systems to manage your clients, workload, and day-to-day delivery.
This is where you build a business that pays you consistently and grows with you.
Real results from inside The VA Academy
"I really appreciated the knowledge and the time and it gave me the confidence to go ahead with how I wanted to set up my VA business.
She is very generous with her time and always answers, which is really reassuring.
I really recommend the VA Academy, it was wonderful and really kickstarted this whole thing for me."
"Honestly I learnt more in 12 weeks doing the course then I did my whole school education. The client portal was the most helpful thing, and the support and coaching is unparalleled, I now have 6 committed clients since starting."
Emily
@vavida_virtual
Allie
@fierce_consulting
"I have successfully left my full-time job and I turned my old boss into a client. Being able to still do some work for the business, but on my terms."
"Investing in Niamh's support was probably one of the best decisions I've made."
"She brings so much knowledge to the table and she's always keeping her resources up-to-date with what's happening in the VA and Social media world."
"So if you're ready to put in the world, then I absolutely believe that you'll achieve your goals with Niamh by your side."
The VA Academy: Self Study Path
Best for those who want to learn how to start a Virtual Assistant business at their own pace without coaching or support.You’ll still learn everything you need to launch your VA business, but it’s 100% DIY.
This option includes the full course content, but does not include coaching calls, WhatsApp support, feedback, or community access.
Join AT your OWN PACE today
What Happens After you Join?
Once you join The VA Academy, you’ll receive:
Your first steps will be:
✔️ Book your 30-minute onboarding call.
✔️ Join our private WhatsApp community.
✔️ Go through the Onboarding module.
✔️ Start setting up the building blocks of your VA business.
✔️ Attend the next live group coaching call.
Within your first few weeks, you’ll start turning your existing skills into services, building your packages, and getting ready to speak about your business online.
- A welcome email with all of the important details inside.
- Immediate access to the course portal and everything inside the programme.
✔️ Book your 30-minute onboarding call.
✔️ Join our private WhatsApp community.
✔️ Go through the Onboarding module.
✔️ Start setting up the building blocks of your VA business.
✔️ Attend the next live group coaching call.
Within your first few weeks, you’ll start turning your existing skills into services, building your packages, and getting ready to speak about your business online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! You’ll use the transferable skills you already have to create services and packages that businesses will pay for.
Our community is made up of people from all sorts of backgrounds, including teachers, nurses, hospitality, retail, admin, and corporate roles & so many more.
You’ll build confidence and upskill as you go, but the most important thing is getting started with what you already know.
There are lots of different services you can offer as a Virtual Assistant, and most people start with a mix before refining what they enjoy and want to focus on.
Examples include:
Examples include:
- Email inbox management
- Calendar and diary management
- Content scheduling
- Canva design (graphics, carousels, PDFs)
- Basic video editing (Reels, TikToks)
- Social media support (posting and engagement)
- Client onboarding
- Customer support (emails and DMs)
- Operations support
- General admin assistance
It starts with setting up a legitimate business that your ideal client can take seriously, including your services, packages, and a simple social media page.
From there, it’s about getting visible, putting yourself out there, and actively reaching out to potential clients rather than waiting for them to come to you.
That’s what leads to enquiries, discovery calls, and ultimately landing your first paying clients.
Your income as a Virtual Assistant is uncapped and comes down to your capacity, how consistently you show up, and what you want to build from the business.
Many of our students start earning €1,000–€2,000 within their first 90 days, and we’ve seen them go on to replace their full-time corporate income within 12 months.
It’s not down to luck, it comes from building momentum, getting visible, and consistently putting yourself in front of the right opportunities.
Yes, absolutely, and that’s how a large portion of our community start.
They build and launch their business alongside their job, land multiple paying clients, and only consider going full-time once they’ve built up confidence and a sense of security.
There’s no rush to quit, it’s about creating a smooth transition that feels stable and sustainable for you.
