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“Can I pay you after the work is done?” 😳
You found an ideal client. The initial call went amazing. They loved your proposal. They didn't blink an eye at your fees. And you have a start date.
Then you hear what every VA hates to hear at the start of a new relationship.
Chastity Cortijo
Jun 63 min read


Jobs Held by Mostly Women Are the First to Go
80% of Women in the U.S. Workforce
Have Jobs HIGHLY Threatened by A.I.
Chastity Cortijo
May 143 min read


My Random Thoughts Become a Full Content System
Do the Boring Work is a community for women ready to turn their skills into a profitable Virtual Assistant business.
Chastity Cortijo
Apr 213 min read


🚨 MIND YOUR WORDS: Stop Saying You're NEW
MIND YOUR WORDS: Stop Saying You're NEW
Chastity Cortijo
Mar 233 min read


What Do Mom Groups & VA Life Have in Common?
One of the most common questions from members who started a new group was "How can I get moms to join my new group?" [Kind of sounds like⤵️
Chastity Cortijo
Mar 163 min read


The 2-Hour Workday is Bullshit
I love the people who be like "I wanna quit my 9-5 so I can build a business where I can work just 2 hours a day!"
😂😂😂 Girl, no! That ⤵️
Chastity Cortijo
Mar 142 min read


Get Yourself a Micro Community
The MOST IMPORTANT advice I give to VAs about earning money in our space has nothing to do with money.
Chastity Cortijo
Mar 53 min read


The Embarrassing Part of Entrepreneurship
There were times in my remote work journey where I had to choose between paying the light bill or buying groceries to feed my kids. People d
Chastity Cortijo
Mar 23 min read


Let's Talk Cold Pitching as a Virtual Assistant
One of our amazing Do The Boring Work community members just shared how she landed a client through Instagram DMs! And it's worth sharing ..
Chastity Cortijo
Feb 212 min read


Can’t I Just Use AI to Do What You Do? 😳
Can’t I Just Use AI to Do What You Do? 😳 How to answer a client that asks that question.
Chastity Cortijo
Feb 203 min read


Quick Steps to Getting Started as a Virtual Assistant
Starting a Virtual Assistant business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If I had to start over, here’s the order I’d follow.
Chastity Cortijo
Feb 121 min read


How Much Should You Charge as a Virtual Assistant?
How Much Should You Charge as a Virtual Assistant?
Chastity Cortijo
Feb 101 min read
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