Hi friends,

In my early days on Etsy, I offered custom design services alongside my digital products, like logo designs, flyers, and even annual reports. While digital products have always been my favorite—thanks to their creative freedom and ability to compound over time—there were months when offering custom work gave me that much-needed extra income boost when sales had plateaued.

Recently, I had a chat with my good friend and business operations manager, Liz Peck. Liz, who has an extensive background in Etsy and now teaches on how to become a virtual assistant, and shared some valuable insights on incorporating service-based offerings into a digital product store for a revenue boost. 

Here’s what she had to say:

Why consider adding services to your digital product store?

“When you’re building a digital product business, you’re likely learning many of the same skills needed to become a virtual assistant (VA). It’s a natural fit to add VA services to your offerings for a quick income boost, especially when your digital store is still growing. When I started my Etsy stores, I needed that extra income to stay home with my family, and being a VA helped bridge the gap.”

What is a virtual assistant (VA)?

A virtual assistant is someone who works remotely to handle tasks for another business, freelancer, or entrepreneur. VAs can specialize in areas like design, Etsy management, or community management—all skills many of us in this community already have.

Should you add services alongside digital products?

“Absolutely! Especially if you need a steady income while your digital products gain traction. You can reduce service work later as your digital business grows.”

What types of VA services are in demand?

“Business owners are looking for VAs who can seamlessly step into roles without much training. Skills like design, Etsy management, and community management are highly sought after.”

Where’s the best place to find VA work?

“This depends on your target audience, but networking is key. If you specialize as a design VA, platforms like Fiverr can be a great starting point.”

One tip for aspiring VAs?

“Focus on the skills you already enjoy and build your services around that. You’ll be more likely to enjoy the work and stick with it. Plus, when you’re passionate about what you offer, potential clients will pick up on that energy!”

A Special Offer from Liz

If you’re interested in learning more, Liz has just launched her Part-Time Virtual Assistant Academy, designed to help VAs start their journey or level up their skills.

If you want to learn more about her Part-Time Virtual Assistant Academy, designed to help VAs start their own journey or take their skills to the next level for a limited time, you can become a founding member for just $7/month. This membership is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the ins and outs of becoming a VA and building a side income.

As a special bonus, when you join now, you’ll also receive a monthly client report template and email swipe files as a gift from me. These tools will make it even easier for you to communicate with clients and provide high-quality services!

👉 Click here to join the Part-Time Virtual Assistant Academy at $7/month

Liz also has a Free Facebook group, the VA and Freelancer Network, which is a great place to connect with other VA’s and potential clients. You can join here: VA and Freelancer Network

I know it could help a lot of you out there that are looking for ways to make more money online – whether you’re growing your side hustle or looking to hire to expand your own business!

Hugs,
Jessa