Launching you to success through excellence
Your journey starts here
Do you want to gain more time, flexibility, and control?
Do you want to take charge of your life? Do you want to achieve your full potential while contributing to your family financially?
Then it's time to work on yourself, providing the services you love and excel at.
The VA Institute offers learning opportunities to suit everyone - from an online self-paced program to a virtual one-on-one session, to intensive retreats for those looking to get set up quickly.
Taking the step to set up your own Virtual Assistant (VA) business can be
a little scary!
We know because we've been there and done that!
Our programs are built on the knowledge and experience that comes from years of actually RUNNING a successful VA business. In fact, the VA Institute is a team of practising Virtual Assistants with over 40 years combined experience... we have all walked the walk.
Two easy ways to start your own Virtual Assistant business...
This entry level, fully online, self-paced program is perfect for those who need the foundational skills to turn their dream of a VA business into reality.
Our signature VA Startup Program is perfect for those who are interested in setting up their own fully launched business in fun, interactive sessions - where our team creates your website and logo, making your launch simple.
AND... You can choose to pay in full, or spread out your payments using our payment plan partner!
Need help in choosing a program?
Get on a call with one of our dedicated VA Institute team members to explore which program best fits your needs.
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VA IN THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES
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We exist to unlock excellence in people and business
Meet VA Institute Founder and CEO
INGRID BAYER
Ingrid Bayer is a thought leader, published author of three books, transformational thinker, and one of the brightest minds in the VA Industry today.
For over 30 years, Ingrid has worked across many industries including, Photography, IT, Entertainment, Stockbroking, Legal, Real Estate and Medical.
In 2008, Ingrid started operating as a Virtual Assistant from her home office in regional New South Wales, Australia. Within two years, she had grown her business to include managing and overseeing a team of VAs.
Her sound knowledge of business administration, together with her ability to think outside the square, facilitate conversations around ‘possibility’, and then move forward to implement winning processes and ideas ensures her clients’ success.
In 2017, Ingrid launched VA Institute and began devoting her time to working strategically with the VA Industry and its stakeholders, and specialising in working with Admin professionals, EAs and PAs from locations including Australia, New Zealand and around the world, in making the transition into a successful VA business.
The VA Institute is your go-to resource for education and training, providing hands-on, practical support for Startups and established VAs alike. Our programs are built on a bedrock of real industry experience, and from the standpoint of setting yourself up for excellence from the outset.
Through VA Institute, Ingrid’s passion and life purpose is to make a tangible difference in the lives of VAs and their clients by uncovering and exposing the ‘elephant in the room’; that is, identifying the missing ingredients in the VA toolbox in a way that empowers, transforms and inspires the VA Industry and its stakeholders to be the best, expect the best, and deliver the best beyond mere technical skills.
VIRTUAL ASSISTING
What does being one involve and is it for me?
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From a solid administrative career with exposure to many industries; from entertainment, to stockbroking, real estate, and the area she loved most - legal - Ingrid moved into the 'job of her dreams' - PA to a senior partner in a large regional law firm. But what should have been a triumph turned into a nightmare when she experienced the horrors of workplace bullying and abuse.
It was at this point that Ingrid took stock of her skillset and decided to create her own business. She moved out of traditional employment, became her own boss, and quickly created a successful home-based business as a Virtual Assistant. She's never looked back.
Now armed with further skills and entrepreneurial savvy, Ingrid works with EAs, PAs and administrative professionals to help them achieve their dream of turning their existing skills into a successful VA business in today's changing world.
Through her book, Ingrid provides guidance and advice around the key elements for success as a Virtual Assistant; from business startup logistics, services and pricing, how to find clients, right through to communication and time management.
Filled with tips and insights, well researched information, and experience gained from her years as a VA, Ingrid's book is a must-have for anyone looking to start their own home based Virtual Assistant business.
FUTUREPROOF YOUR CAREER
Everything you need to know to build a successful and profitable VA business
Need help in choosing a program?
Get on a call with one of our dedicated VA Institute team members to explore which program best fits your needs.
Our Manifesto
We believe we are all capable of achieving excellence.
But perhaps you're not there yet. And you're not alone. Some of the smartest, most ambitious people we know are still trapped in a job they hate. So they end up just performing. Sucking it up just to get things averagely done.
But we believe you have a choice...
To play to someone else's standard and be miserable,
or to be so damn good at what you do that people will come from all over to watch your light burn.
We believe that when people are given the freedom to play to their strengths, they achieve excellence.
We believe excellence begins with a desire to be a master of their craft so they can reach their full potential.
It's not just about work that's "better than good". It's choosing exceptional over mediocre. It's an outward expression of one's inner integrity.
And when everyone operates at this level of excellence, a world of incredible opportunities opens up.
This is why we exist.
We are here to blaze the trail for you to rediscover your strength and play it to your advantage.
To fan into flame unwavering confidence so you can finally break free from whatever is holding you back.
To launch you into success through excellence.
I enrolled in this program for a couple of reasons - to save myself time, to be part of a network and to give me NO reason to NOT get started.
~Leah
I can definitely see why the VA Institute is know for excellence in the industry.
~Josie
The VA Institute is an absolute must as a go to resource if setting yourself up as a VA or Business Consultant.
~Sue
The 2 x 3hr Zoom program was invaluable. Having everything laid out for you, and not having to re-invent the wheel is worth its weight in gold.