If you’re trying to hire a Virtual Assistant and want one place where you can browse skills, compare experience, and choose someone who fits your business, this guide shows you exactly how VA directories work, and how to use them to hire the right support quickly. Directories are becoming the fastest-growing hiring method for small businesses because they remove guesswork and bring clarity to the selection process. Here’s what you need to know. 1. What Is a Virtual Assistant Directory? A Virtual Assistant Directory is a curated list of VAs organized by: • skill set • availability • specialization • communication preferences • portfolio or work samples Instead of sorting through hundreds of random profiles on big hiring platforms, directories give you a structured way to see only qualified VAs. 2. Why Business Owners Prefer Directories Directories save time because you can: • compare VAs side-by-side • browse by skill or industry • identify who is currently taking new clients • reach out directly • avoid platform fees or long job postings You skip the chaos and go straight to qualified talent. 3. What Makes a High-Quality VA Directory? A trustworthy directory includes VAs who are: • trained in client communication • reliable with deadlines • clear on their service offerings • running a legitimate service-based business • skilled in remote work systems (Google Workspace, CRMs, scheduling, email, project tools) This improves your hiring success rate significantly. 4. The #1 VA Directory for Small Business Owners If you want a fast way to find business-ready support: 👉 Browse the Hire a VA Directory (free to view profiles) You’ll find: • general admin VAs • operations assistants • customer service support • social media specialists • podcast and content support • bookkeeping assistants • project management support This directory is updated continuously and includes VAs committed to providing long-term support. 5. How to Choose the Right VA Inside a Directory

We all have that one tool that instantly makes clients’ lives easier. The thing you end up suggesting on every kickoff call…Because it just works. Could be: - A project management tool - An automation app - A communication enhancer - A file-organization tool - A reporting dashboard - A scheduling system Drop it below: What’s the one tool you recommend to almost every client you work with? And bonus points — tell us why.

My heart was doing a happy dance this morning when I noticed just how close we are to our mark. We have 28 Virtual Service Providers now listed in the public & searchable categories aka our Directory. 😊 So exciting! Remember, our goal is to get to at least 35. So invite any VA/VSP friends who you think would make a great addition to our community. Soon as we hit our benchmark we can start running $5 ads! Together we can make this a really great space for all of us. 💫 Chastity

Some members are holding back on completing their VA Profile Form because they don't have a website, cannot take on the added expense, don't know how to build one. [BTW I didn't have a website for almost 10 years] But if having a website will make you feel more confident, you can build a super simple and basic website for $1 month in 1 day. I show you how to do it HERE. I hope it helps!

What do clients hire you for the most? Not the thing you can do, or even would LIKE to do.... The thing people pay you for, over and over again. That thing that you get referred for the most. Curious, what are your most common VA service requests?