Virtual Assistance Blog
If you’ve started researching the cost of hiring a virtual assistant, you’ve probably noticed the answers are all over the place. One VA charges $25 an hour. Another charges $75. An online business manager (OBM) might charge even more. So… who’s right? The truth is, it’s a little more nuanced than that. We actually break […]
August 5, 2026
Hiring a virtual assistant can be one of the best investments you make in your business. But why do some virtual assistant partnerships feel incredibly effective while others struggle? After years of supporting busy creatives and entrepreneurs, we’ve noticed something really important: When a VA partnership struggles, it’s usually not because one person is entirely […]
May 7, 2026
If you’ve been thinking about hiring support, one of the first questions that comes up is cost. What does it really take to bring a virtual assistant (VA) or online business manager (OBM) into your business? And why do some VAs charge $25 an hour while others are closer to $75 (or more)? As an […]
September 8, 2025
Learn how to prepare your mindset and business for outsourcing to a creative virtual assistant or OBM so you can delegate with confidence and freedom.
August 21, 2025
Tired of inbox overwhelm? Download this free Gmail inbox organization checklist designed to help creatives and small business owners ave time. This detailed list will help you get to Inbox Zero and reduce stress.
June 2, 2025
Hiring a VA? Don’t wing it. This blog breaks down our ultimate prep-for-outsourcing checklist—plus all the juicy details you won’t find on the download. Let’s get you ready to actually get help.
May 22, 2025
So You Don’t Regret It Later… Hiring a virtual assistant is kind of like dating for your business. You’re looking for someone who you can trust, who communicates well, and who doesn’t panic when your inbox hits 1,492 unread messages. It’s not just about finding help. It’s about finding the right help. Whether you’re ready […]
April 10, 2025
Struggling to Delegate? A Simple Method for Working Better With Your VA Ever feel like you’re spending more time explaining tasks or going back and forth on how it should be done, than actually getting things done? Like you know you should be delegating, but somehow it takes so long to hand something off that […]
March 13, 2025
Learn how our creative client became a fully booked photographer with strategic blogging, Pinterest marketing, and CRM systems. Use these proven booking strategies for your business to increase your bookings!
January 16, 2025
I'm the founder of Virtual Bliss Assisting. I started Virtual Bliss in pursuit of better balance and peace, both for myself, and the creative entrepreneurs we support behind the scenes. I'm a big-picture thinker with a detail-loving heart and a soft spot for systems that actually support creative business owners. My goal? To help things feel lighter, smoother, and way more doable. I believe in clear communication, intentional support and doing things exceptionally well.
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