We’re so excited to share that Assist by Sara has been named a finalist in the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards for the second year in a row in the Virtual Assistant Business Award category! 🥳

You’ve built your VA business from the ground up. You’ve taken the courses, landed the clients, made it happen. But now? You’re ready to make sure your business isn’t just running… it’s thriving.

We’re so excited to share that Assist By Sara has been featured in Digital Journal, highlighting Sara Ilton’s inspiring journey from unexpected career setback to award-winning business owner.

Starting your own Virtual Assistant (VA) business can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to figure it all out alone. That’s exactly why I created The Empowered VA Collective. This isn’t just another online course. It’s a space designed to support women at all stages of their VA journey — whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow with confidence.

We’re so proud to share that Assist By Sara has been featured in Auspreneur — a platform that highlights inspiring business journeys from across Australia.

Nook Collective—a co-working and event space designed for working parents on the Sunshine Coast (founded by Sara from Assist By Sara)—is proud to host ‘Plan Balance Relaunch’ a special International Women’s Day event featuring bestselling author and award-winning podcaster Kate Fisher founder of Milkshakes for Marleigh.

Assist By Sara was recently featured in The Australian Business Journal in an article titled "How Sara Reyes Turned a Career Setback Into a Business Empowering Others."

This nomination means so much because my VA coaching mission has always been to help women step into their potential, build successful VA businesses and create a life they truly love. To be recognised for this work is such an honour!

I couldn’t be more proud to share that Assist By Sara has been invited to showcase my VA training programs in the Virtual Assistant Lead Network’s Coach, Mentor & Trainer Directory! 🎉

As the new year approaches, there’s no better time to start turning your dreams into reality. If you’ve been thinking about saying goodbye to your 9-5, creating a lifestyle you love and stepping into a business where you’re the boss, 2025 could be your year! Let’s make this the year you finally launch your own Virtual Assistant (VA) business with confidence and clarity.

Our founder - Sara has been featured in a story by Sunshine Coast Daily and Courier Mail. The article tells the story of how Assist By Sara came to be.

We have some fantastic news to share—Assist By Sara won the Silver at the 2024 AusMumpreneur VA Award! A huge thank you to the Ausmumpreneur community for fostering such an empowering environment. The awards truly energised our entire team and it was such an honor to meet and speak with so many incredible and inspiring women in business.

Just five years ago, my world flipped upside down. I was 28 weeks pregnant when the pandemic hit and then out of nowhere, I was handed a redundancy notice. Suddenly, the stability I thought I had was gone and panic set in about how I’d support my growing family during what felt like the toughest time.

Assist By Sara has been named a finalist in the 2024 AusMumpreneur Awards under the "VA Business Award" category! We’re absolutely thrilled and honoured to be recognised alongside so many inspiring women.

Over the last few weeks, we have been having some amazing chats with women over on our socials. To help you better understand the Empowered VA Collective and see if you're a perfect fit for Group Coaching, we’ve compiled some frequently asked questions.

Ever wondered how to make your mark in the business world? Well, look no further than Instagram! It's not just a platform for selfies and brunch pics – it's a powerful tool to showcase your skills, services and attract clients.

In today's fast-paced digital world, outsourcing tasks to virtual assistants (VAs) has become a common practice among businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a solopreneur, a small startup or a thriving big business, finding the right virtual assistant can be a game-changer for your productivity and efficiency.

I'm passionate about sharing stories, insights and experiences that inspire and empower entrepreneurs and business owners. I have had the privilege of being featured on several incredible podcasts.

Successful collaboration with a VA goes beyond simply offloading tasks – it requires strategic delegation, clear communication and efficient use of collaboration tools.