How to Start Freelancing for Beginners (Best 2025 Strategy)

Ready to replace your income in the next 30 days but don’t know where to start? In this video, Abbey Ashley, founder of The Virtual Savvy, shares her story and walks you through the best freelancing strategy for beginners! 2025 is right around the corner and it's YOUR YEAR to start your Virtual Assistance business. You’ll learn which steps to take and in what order from choosing your services to setting your rates, designing irresistible packages and deciding how much time you can dedicate to your freelancing journey. Abbey also highlights the importance of creating processes, setting up legalities, choosing a business name, and setting achievable goals. Most importantly, the final step, marketing your services to land your first clients quickly! For those looking to take it to the next level, Abbey introduces the SavvySystem VA Launch Academy, a step-by-step course designed to help you confidently launch and grow your freelancing business. Plus, don’t forget to join the free Virtual Assistant Savvies Facebook community and sign up for the free Become a Booked Out VA training to get all the support and resources you need to succeed! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Abbey's story 03:55 Don't start without this! 05:36 Step 1: Choose Your Services 06:19 Step 2: Choose Your Rate & Design Packages 07:10 Step 3: Decide How Much Time You Have 07:50 Step 4: Choose a Name 08:14 Step 5: Decide on Your Processes 08:47 Step 6: Set Up Your Legalities 09:26 Step 7: Set Some Goals! 10:16 Step 8: Start Marketing! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join the free Virtual Assistant Savvies Facebook Community https://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/commu... Services to offer as a Virtual Assistant (scroll down the blog for access to all 101) https://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/servi... Take the free Become a Booked Out Virtual Assistant training https://thevirtualsavvy.lpages.co/bbo... Join the SavvySystem! https://pages.thevirtualsavvy.com/joi... Just need a contract? Grab the VA Toolbox https://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/va-to... Toggl time tracking tool https://toggl.com/ OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY LIKE: How to Become a Freelancing Virtual Assistant: FREE TRAINING for Beginners    • How to Become a Freelancing Virtual Assist...   20 Places to find REMOTE Customer Service Jobs Online    • 20 Places to find REMOTE Customer Service ...   Virtual Assistant Business Name (Secret System to Decide Your VA Name!)    • Virtual Assistant Business Name (Secret Sy...   SAY "HI" ON SOCIAL 👋👋 Facebook: https://thevirtualsavvy.com/facebook Facebook group for VAs:   / vasavvies   Instagram:   / thevirtualsavvy   Pinterest:   / thevirtualsavvy   #VirtualAssistant #HowToStartFreelancingForBeginners #FreelancingForBeginners    • How to Start Freelancing for Beginners (Be...