Be your own boss with SmartPA

Own your success
90% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) fail in their first year, but SmartPA businesses have a 98% success rate.

What’s our secret?
Lifelong business support from an in-house team of experts supporting you every step of the way.

Complete Support
Start your own virtual assistant business with our training, lifetime support, marketing, mentoring and business-in-a-box model. Find out more by getting in touch today!

SmartPA Partnership Benefits

Low startup costs
Start your business for only £15,000 with funding available. We then provide you with your first client for free worth £6,000 per year.

Experience not required
Our training program has everything you need to become an accredited SmartPA Virtual Assistant.

Support when you need it
SmartPA’s Business Support Team are behind you every step of the way to ensure your business runs smoothly.

What will SmartPA training entail?

Our training includes 13 in-depth modules which provide a detailed insight into all aspects of running a SmartPA home business:

  • Intro
  • The SmartPA Brand
  • The SmartPA Experience
  • Successful Sales
  • SmartPA Pricing
  • SmartPA Social Media
  • It’s Not What We Do, It’s How We Do It
  • Business Owner Mindset
  • Benefits and Rewards of Business Networking
  • SmartPA Operations Guide
  • Bonus, Top Up, Perk, Hot Lead
  • SmartPA launch and Operation
  • Knowledge check and sign off

How will I be supported?

When you launch your own virtual assistant business with SmartPA, you will have access to the Business Support team who will provide you with ongoing support and guidance for the lifetime of your business!

We are empowering you to own your success. Our dedicated team support you throughout your business journey, offering 1-to-1 mentoring, group coaching and a peer support network of over 300 like-minded SmartPA business owners.

What is the investment?

We’re committed to empowering and supporting success. That’s why we offer government-funded backing to start a SmartPA Partnership business that will allow you to take control of your own future.

Everything – from initial training to start-up costs – is fully-funded. And it will allow you to transform your lifestyle, acquire more flexibility when you need it and earn what you’re worth.

  • £15,000 (+VAT)
  • Part of a recognised industry-leading brand
  • Expert training programme and SmartPA accreditation
  • Full access to the SmartPA Hub
  • Secured clients and paid work from head office
  • SmartPA holiday plan
  • Innovative technology, including SmartPA Workflow
  • A tried-and-tested business model with proven success
  • Excellent ongoing support, all year round
  • Sales and marketing support
  • Low set-up costs and overheads
  • Flexible business model
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    SmartPA Welcomes Michelle to the Team!

    25th September 2017

      Michelle holds a number of qualifications in investment management, securities and stockbroking and has extensive knowledge in international trade, foreign exchange risk management and cash and liquidity management.   Her key skills lie in finance,...

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  • SmartPA Advertise on a Global Scale!

    SmartPA Advertise on a Global Scale!

    14th September 2017

      We are excited to announce SmartPA’s latest advertising campaign in association with Manchester United.   Did you see our global ads being broadcast to millions of viewers worldwide during the match on Saturday, 9th September? Own part of a g...

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  • Gordon Hesketh – Edinburgh and the Lothians

    Gordon Hesketh – Edinburgh and the Lothians

    14th August 2017

    August is seeing the launch of dedicated support specialist Gordon Hesketh. Gordon has a wealth of experience in leading and supporting teams at all levels and has held management roles in a wide variety of companies in the retail sector. He has also developed...

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  • Charlotte Frank – Brighton and South-East England

    Charlotte Frank – Brighton and South-East England

    14th August 2017

    Charlotte Frank has launched her business in August and will operate in Brighton and South-East England. She has supported executives in London as a Personal Assistant for 17 years and has more recently moved into project management within a global investment ...

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  • Patricia Hastings – Edinburgh and the Lothians

    Patricia Hastings – Edinburgh and the Lothians

    14th August 2017

    Patricia Hastings is launching her business in August. She will be operating in Edinburgh and the Lothians. She has supported businesses of all sizes in numerous industries, such as construction and procurement consultancies, logistics operations and local gov...

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  • "My journey with SmartPA has been brilliant! I can't fault the whole process. Jo was amazing to deal with, I loved speaking to partners and Andrew the CEO. My workshop was really valuable too – it was all very reassuring. Training – I loved it!..." Read More...

    Sarah Mann, SmartPA Partner

    Sarah Mann, SmartPA Partner

  • "“I had been toying with the idea of starting my own business for a couple of years. In all the industries I’d worked in there was always the same issue that senior management didn’t really understand the importance of good administration or what was real..." Read More...

    Jane Charteris

    Jane Charteris

  • "I have found the support from SmartPA's Business Support Team to be invaluable, and my monthly call with them enables me to stay focused. It helps to put together an ‘Action Plan’ to ensure that I am taking all the steps necessary to help grow my busi..." Read More...

    Louise Turnidge, SmartPA Partner

    Louise Turnidge, SmartPA Partner

  • "Feeling really valued, feeling indispensable, and feeling like you are making a difference to people." Read More...

    Lorraine Kneebone, SmartPA Partner

    Lorraine Kneebone, SmartPA Partner

  • "I was made redundant and had come across adverts for SmartPA but wasn't sure it was for me. A friend bought into SmartPA and I had seen lots of her posts. After 6 months of no luck with getting a job other than temping, I decided to take the plunge. My bi..." Read More...

    Kate Vayle, SmartPA Partner

    Kate Vayle, SmartPA Partner

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