Karen Brosas

28/09/2025

Starting your VA journey?

Here are the Top 5 Virtual Assistant Skills for Beginners:

1. Time Management
– Learn to prioritize tasks, use calendars, and manage deadlines effectively.

2. Communication Skills
– Clear email/chat writing, client updates, and professional tone make you reliable.

3. Social Media Management
– Basic posting, scheduling, and engagement on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

4. Email Management
– Sorting inboxes, responding promptly, setting filters, and organizing client communications.

5. Canva & Basic Design
– Create simple graphics, presentations, and marketing materials that stand out.

Focus on skills that clients value most.
Master these 5 and you’ll stand out from the crowd!

Save this for your VA toolkit & start practicing today! 🥰

27/09/2025

If you’re new to freelancing, here’s the secret: day-shift VA jobs are real.

Agencies serving AU & Asia clients hire beginners who show eagerness, commitment, and a willingness to learn.

1. Virtual Coworker
🔗 virtualcoworker.com.au

Connects Aussie businesses with Filipino VAs
With HR support & secure payroll

Rate: ~AUD $6/hr (≈ PHP 230/hr)
✅ Stable, long-term option for beginners

2. Remote Staff
🔗 remotestaff.com.au

Established agency (since 2007)
Roles for both entry-level & experienced VAs

Rate: ~AUD $1,336/month (≈ PHP 52k–55k) or AUD $6.50–7/hr
✅ Great for career growth, even if starting from scratch

3. Flat Planet
🔗 flatplanet.com.au
Offers admin, creative & technical VA roles

Rate: AUD $6–8/hr
✅ Good entry point for fresh grads & career shifters

4. My Cloud Assistant
🔗 mycloudassistant.com.au
Melbourne-based; hires for admin, bookkeeping & customer support

Rate: ~AUD $6/hr
✅ Provides training & support for new VAs

5. Outsource Workers (Real Estate VAs)
🔗 outsourceworkers.com.au

Specialized in real estate VA roles
Rate: US $7.50/hr (≈ AUD $11.50/hr, PHP 450/hr)
✅ Higher starting pay, ideal if interested in real estate niche

✨ Start your VA journey the smart way.

24/09/2025

23/09/2025

Your Freelancing Journey Starts with One Step.

Every pro was once a beginner. 🌱

Freelancing isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about taking the first step, learning, and growing along the way.

Don’t wait for the ‘perfect time.’ Start where you are, with what you have.
The opportunities will meet you halfway when you show up.

What’s one small step you’re taking today towards your freelancing journey?

22/09/2025

Starting your journey as a Social Media Manager? 🌱

Here’s the truth: you don’t need to do everything at once.
Focus on these 3 priorities and you’ll already set yourself (and your client) up for success:

1️⃣ Understand the brand and audience
2️⃣ Stay consistent with posting
3️⃣ Build real engagement with people

Keep it simple. Keep it intentional. 🚀

💬 What’s the #1 thing you’re working on right now as an SMM?
👉 Save this post as your quick reminder before you start handling your first client.

21/09/2025

Freelancing gave me the freedom to build a career on my own terms. ✨

1. Freedom of time ⏰
2. Work anywhere 🌍
3. Growth & opportunities 📈
4. Serving clients globally 🤝

If you’re a beginner, know this: you don’t have to wait for the ‘perfect time’, YOU JUST HAVE TO START.💪

Double tap ❤️ if you’re ready to start your freelancing journey!

12/09/2025

Most clients come to me stressed, overwhelmed, and buried in tasks.

But here’s the secret: once I step in, their time instantly shifts back to what really matters – growth, freedom, and balance. ✨

Curious what I could take off your plate? Let’s talk.

DM me today to book your free consultation and discover how much lighter your workload can feel!

11/09/2025

Your business deserves your vision — not your burnout.

Tag a business owner who needs to hear this 👇

08/09/2025

⏰ Imagine what you could achieve with 10 EXTRA hours this week.

Most business owners waste time on tasks that a VA can easily handle.
DM me to find out what you can delegate today.

07/09/2025

Running a business means wearing too many hats 🎩
But what if you could clone yourself and get things done without the burnout?

That’s exactly what I do as your Virtual Assistant.

DM me today to discover how I can be your extra set of hands.

06/09/2025

Laptop. WiFi. Focus. That’s how I run my VA world and support clients globally. 🌍

📩 Send me a message if you’d love a reliable VA on your side.