The VA Starter Guide

EVERYTHING you need to launch as a Virtual Assistant and start getting clients. Oh, and also CPD Accredited!

You're not just starting a business, you're taking back control of your life

Launch in as Little as 3 Days

The VA Starter Guide comes with plans so you can launch in 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks or go at your own pace. Quitting your 9-5 just got a whole lot easier.
Launch your VA business at your own pace

Is your 9-5 getting you down?

Of course it is, because it's an absolute bind on your day. You literally have no time to do nice things, you spend most of your weekends wishing the boss would just offer you a million pounds redundancy, and you're fed up to the back teeth at the thought of this being life for the next 30/40/50 years. 

We're all presented with the same 'opportunities' in life. Education then employment. And quite frankly it's rude. 

I mean yeah, we're grateful for the money, but having zero time or mental happiness to enjoy it is rubbish. Then you've got the awful office environment, whether it's the air con not working or Sandra who keeps moaning more than working, or Mark who is a toxic little.... 

All you wanted was:

✔️ Freedom to enjoy life

✔️ Flexibility to do stuff when you choose

✔️ Spare money at the end of every month

✔️ No restrictions on time with family

✔️ Zero guilt about looking after your health

✔️ Work place toxicity to be unrelatable

That’s what I wanted, and more, but I felt like all of those things were just for women who had married into money or had been fortunate enough to have financial wealth from somewhere else.

I was wrong…


Cut the noise and overwhelm, and focus on only what you need to do to launch your own Virtual Assistant business with The VA Starter Guide

Course modules

    1. How to avoid a £500k fine as a Virtual Assistant

    2. How to navigate through your course

    3. VA Starter Guide Workbook

    4. Download your Workbook here

    1. Affiliate Links

    2. Accessing the course via the mobile app

    1. Contracts and insurance

    2. Legal requirements

    1. Set your own launch schedule

    1. Three things to consider before choosing your services

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Let's choose your services

About this course

  • £149.00
  • 68 lessons
  • CPD Accreditation
  • Downloadable workbook

The VA Starter Guide's formal CPD accreditation means if you want to avoid overwhelm, conflicting advice, making costly mistakes or wasting time getting yourself out of the 9-5 then it’s now proved, professionally, that it’s achievable with the VA Starter Guide. It also dissipates any worry you may have that you might be investing in someone who hasn’t achieved their success in a way that’s achievable for the average Jo on the street.

What have other buyers achieved?

  • Quit their 9-5
  • Doubled, tripled and quadrupled their employed income
  • Working less hours for more money
  • Freedom
  • Flexibility
  • Have a wealthier, happier, healthier working life
  • More present for the children (sorry)
  • Managing the pressures of chronic health issues better
  • Wake up happier
  • Have a fulfilling sense of purpose
  • Less stress


And now all of those things are open to you with the VA Starter Guide.

The VA Starter Guide cuts through the noise and overwhelm. Making your journey to VA stress free. How life should be.

Shall we begin?

The Tea

Catherine Gladwyn

In late 2015, after two brain tumours, I decided a 9-5 no longer worked for me, and anyway I’d always hated working for all the above reasons, so I embarked on a journey to work from home doing things I was already paid to do as an employee. Within 3 months I was earning the same as my 9-5 and said goodbye to employment. Within the second year I had doubled my annual employed salary. Before I started mentoring others in 2018, I was earning 5x what I used to. Since 2018, I’ve helped thousands of women do just the same by sharing everything you need to go from fed-up to booked-up as an in-demand VA with my world-wide selling VA Starter Guide.

Has Google overwhelmed you? Too much noise, right?

Not any more...

" This woman just inspires other women like no one else. Not only is she practical, she's hysterical and relays information and planning out in the simplest, most wonderful way. Nothing is ever too much and she is looked upon by her people as an utter legend. She's self deprecating, she's inspiring, she's ever positive. Especially so as she is ill herself. I cannot speak more highly of her and it is clear everyone else feels the same about her. She not only should be nominated but deserves her nomination. Her instruction has allowed thousands of women to step back from their 9-5 roles which were causing such immense frustration and upset and train them (in everything from approach to building websites), advise them and see them through their journey into self employment. She is one of the most inspiring people I have ever known, and I don't say that lightly. Just investigate her on Facebook as an example and see her responses and people's comments and love for her. A worthy nomination indeed. "

More Reviews for the VA Starter Guide

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Clear, Practical and Fun to Learn!

Natsumi Rossall

It was written in simple, clear English, making it easy to follow and understand. It was highly engaging with plenty of real-life examples that kept me interested. Catherine is fantastic - she's relatable, funny and inspiring. She has sharp busine...

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It was written in simple, clear English, making it easy to follow and understand. It was highly engaging with plenty of real-life examples that kept me interested. Catherine is fantastic - she's relatable, funny and inspiring. She has sharp business acumen yet incredibly approachable. I would highly recommend this course!

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As usual, Catherine hits the nail on the head!

Megan Park

Honestly, I love how everything is so real. There's no fluff, no rose tinted text, it's true, honest, reliable advice. Thanks Catherine, for everything you teach us, and for being real. We appreciate you (and your rockers) x

Honestly, I love how everything is so real. There's no fluff, no rose tinted text, it's true, honest, reliable advice. Thanks Catherine, for everything you teach us, and for being real. We appreciate you (and your rockers) x

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Epic Step by Step Guide

Lisa Slack

Having bought the starter guide over 12 months ago when I set out on this bonkers journey, I went back today to the new version (I upgraded the CPD Accredited one). Wow! Catherine Gladwyn has done a spectacular job in adding new content to th...

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Having bought the starter guide over 12 months ago when I set out on this bonkers journey, I went back today to the new version (I upgraded the CPD Accredited one). Wow! Catherine Gladwyn has done a spectacular job in adding new content to the course from when I purchased it the first time around and I also found that looking at it again now made so much more sense without the overwhelm of it all being new. I could relate to more and now have a plan to implement more in the business.! If you've not checked out your starter guide recently go take a look if you're considering buying it, what are you waiting for?!

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Amazing step by stop guide

Tammy Smith

Super easy to follow. I’m sure once I’ve implemented everything Catherine says I’ll be a successful VA. :) gone on to purchase more guides now :)

Super easy to follow. I’m sure once I’ve implemented everything Catherine says I’ll be a successful VA. :) gone on to purchase more guides now :)

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Can't recommend enough for newbie and veteran VAs

Kelly Graham

I've just completed Catherine Gladwyn’s VA Starter Guide and I can’t recommend it enough! As someone with years of experience in business, I found the course to be packed with practical advice that’s both accessible and actionable. Catherine has a...

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I've just completed Catherine Gladwyn’s VA Starter Guide and I can’t recommend it enough! As someone with years of experience in business, I found the course to be packed with practical advice that’s both accessible and actionable. Catherine has a way of breaking down complex information into simple, manageable steps, making it perfect for anyone looking to start or refine their VA journey. If you’re considering becoming a VA or want to enhance your current skills, this course is a fantastic investment.

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Enlightening, Refreshing, Packed with information

Xaviera Burrell

Starting my journey I have been filled with anxiety, lack of confidence and the feeling of not being good enough, or able to succeed. The VA Starter Guide has gone quite some way to alleviate those woes and push me to continue on this journey. T...

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Starting my journey I have been filled with anxiety, lack of confidence and the feeling of not being good enough, or able to succeed. The VA Starter Guide has gone quite some way to alleviate those woes and push me to continue on this journey. Thanks Catherine.

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Bloomin' Smashing!

Shelby Allen

This is a literal dummies guide to starting your own successful VA business. Honestly, I wouldn't have known where to start without this. I've got my own notes from this course, plenty of template emails and marketing posts at my fingertips, which...

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This is a literal dummies guide to starting your own successful VA business. Honestly, I wouldn't have known where to start without this. I've got my own notes from this course, plenty of template emails and marketing posts at my fingertips, which I think is invaluable for new starters like me! On top of that, I laughed out loud on more occasions than I care to admit. Thanks to you, I'm now a CPD accredited VA, with a business bank account and everything SAY WHAAAAT!?

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This course is bloody brilliant!

Rachel Leake

If, like me, you've been perching on top of that fence undecided whether to start your VA biz or not, then stop what you are doing right now and buy this course! It's packed full of info and so many useful resources, it's easy to navigate and dige...

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If, like me, you've been perching on top of that fence undecided whether to start your VA biz or not, then stop what you are doing right now and buy this course! It's packed full of info and so many useful resources, it's easy to navigate and digest with a variety of content formats, and has been the rocket behind me that I needed to get cracking! 100% recommend, thanks so much Catherine 😊

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A must do for all aspiring VAs

Suzie Jacobs

She’s done it again. Just when you think she can’t possibly give anymore, she goes and produces a CPD accredited course. Broken down into straight-forward modules, Catherine’s no-nonsense, to-the-point, witty VA Starter Guide is a must for any...

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She’s done it again. Just when you think she can’t possibly give anymore, she goes and produces a CPD accredited course. Broken down into straight-forward modules, Catherine’s no-nonsense, to-the-point, witty VA Starter Guide is a must for anyone embarking on their VA journey. Everything you need to set-up your business before you have even quit your 9-5.

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The VA Starter Guide has you covered

Kelly French

This course literally has everything you need to get started, it's so informative, easy to understand and is a great investment for anyone considering starting their very own VA Business. I'm so glad I came across Catherine as she really does want...

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This course literally has everything you need to get started, it's so informative, easy to understand and is a great investment for anyone considering starting their very own VA Business. I'm so glad I came across Catherine as she really does want you to succeed and her courses are such great value. She's already changed my life, I just need to implement everything she suggests [and stop procrastinating] to make sure I can continue on my new path. But follow her long enough and her straight talking will have you seeing sense and giving it all you've got. This is definitely my favourite course and one I certainly wouldn't be without!

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Don't be a ditherer!!

Jess Harvey

I have spent 2 months dithering over if I should buy the guide or not. I thought about if it was really needed? I have been self employed for 15 years, I do not have a 9-5, I do not hate what I do now! I had decided on my business name, I had prod...

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I have spent 2 months dithering over if I should buy the guide or not. I thought about if it was really needed? I have been self employed for 15 years, I do not have a 9-5, I do not hate what I do now! I had decided on my business name, I had produced my website, I had secured my social media pages. So why did I buy it? Because I was not knowledgeable in this industry. I have never been a VA and therefore I needed guidance specific to being a VA from an industry expert. I did not know how to approach perspective clients. I am now inspired, the effortless way in which Catherine has broken everything down to be meaningful but not overwhelming. It was engaging and effective and the provided information along with the guides and templates included, will be invaluable to the growth of my new business. It has also completely opened my eyes to a new way of marketing, how to reach my target audience and how to approach them in a personal manner. To anybody dithering and in a position to purchase - stop and do so! and really absorb the content included as it is amazing! Thank you so much for putting this together Catherine.

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