Podcast by Catherine Gladwyn - UK Virtual Assistant Trainer
28 December 2025
You might be surprised to know that becoming a Virtual Assistant costs less than £350, in fact it could be less than that!
Listen to my honest run down of how much it might cost you to become a VA, with clients, sooner rather than later.
In this episode I mention a few things I use and am priviledged to be an affiliate of too, including money off links / codes:
Terms of business and booking forms from KoffeeKlatch. Use discount code CATH10 for 10% off.
PolicyBee for your insurance. Mention my name or use this link for up to 10% off your quote.
ICO registration. Get £5 off if you sign up for their direct debit.
EcoHosting for your website domain and hosting
Katya Varbanova's AI images course
(As an affiliate I may benefit financially if you use any of my codes or links. I only promote products and services I use, and love, myself)
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14 December 2025
How to future proof your Virtual Assistant business and avoid that feast / famine cycle.
Is it possible? Hell yeah!
Not only have I done it, but I've put it to the test about 5 times now over the last ten years.
Let me share some things you can do for your own VA business to keep yours going even when you need to stop.
I mention my second bestselling book, The 20% Rule, in this episode, which you can get from Amazon.
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30 November 2025
Is this your sign to take control of the best years of your life? To step away from the corporate chains?
Becoming a Virtual Assistant could be the best decision you ever make. It was certainly one of mine!
Freedom, flexibility and financial independence aren’t a dream - they’re a business model.
And your journey starts here.
Listen to find out why this journey could lead you to a destination you may never have thought possible.
I mention a few links in this episode which you can find below:
Pick what services you'll offer as a Virtual Assistant here.
Work out how few hours you'll need to work compared to your 9-5 here.
I also refer to my CPD Accredited VA Starter Guide, which you can see here.
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16 November 2025
Ever wondered what other VAs are really earning, offering, and banking?
I got the inside scoop from the person who crunched the numbers in the UK VA Survey - Gwen Backhouse - and yep, we’re spilling the tea and giving you a glimpse into what 2026 looks like for our wonderful sector.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling, you’ll want to hear this.
🎧 Hit play and prepare to take notes.
Get your copy of the survey here
Join the Society of Virtual Assistants here
Gwen mentions during the podcast about Pirkx. Find out about them here.
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Download my free 90+ Services Virtual Assistants can Offer here.
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02 November 2025
You say you’ve tried everything to get clients as a Virtual Assistant - let’s check that
In this episode I go on a search and rescue of two Virtual Assistant's LinkedIn page and websites and share exactly why they're not yet getting any traction, despite their brilliant efforts.
I can’t turn water into wine, but I can turn crickets into clients.
In this episode, I mention:
LinkedIn Course (for those stuck at profile level)
Train ChatGPT (if content is the missing piece)
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18 October 2025
Looking for more clients as VA but feel like you’ve exploited all options?
Firstly, here’s your reminder that needing clients isn’t embarrassing, every business owner needs clients - hiding your availability is actually doing potential clients a disservice. You’re allowing them to continue struggling on their own, without you!
In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what to do if you need more clients. One tip in particular could change EVERYTHING for your business.
In this episode I refer to my free Taking on Clients LinkedIn circle and Katya's AI Image Creation Course, for which I am an affiliate for.
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