Free Resouces for VA’s & OBM’s
We regularly share free webinars and masterclasses with our mailing list, covering AI, tech, and modern VA skills.

A practical masterclass on the real ROI of Notion for VAs, covering clarity, organisation, client experience, and how to build a system that actually supports the way you work.

In this session, Alex shares how virtual assistants (VAs), freelancers, and online business managers can use Notion to build a centralized system for managing tasks, clients, meetings, and content.
She emphasizes that productivity doesn’t come from adding more tools, but from gaining clarity on how your business operates. Before implementing any system, Lara highlights the importance of understanding your workflows, challenges, and priorities.
The session walks through how Notion can function as an all-in-one workspace, helping replace scattered tools like spreadsheets, documents, and project management platforms. Key use cases include:
Managing tasks and projects across multiple clients
Creating client dashboards with linked tasks, meetings, and resources
Organizing content planning and social media workflows
Capturing meeting notes, follow-ups, and action items
Building a personalized homepage for daily visibility and focus
Alex also explains how connected systems reduce time spent searching for information, minimize context switching, and improve overall client experience.
She outlines common mistakes to avoid, such as:
Using disconnected templates that don’t work together
Overcomplicating systems too early
Skipping foundational setup and workflow clarity
Overall, this session focuses on designing a flexible and scalable system that grows with your business, helping you stay organized, efficient, and in control as your workload increases.

A lot of VAs ask: “What even are LLMs?”
In this webinar, Lara Smith (Founder of The Modern VA) explains how Large Language Models like ChatGPT actually work, why assistants feel overwhelmed by AI tools, and how virtual assistants can confidently use AI to work smarter and support modern businesses.
A practical introduction to using AI and modern tech tools as a Virtual Assistant. Learn how to work smarter, save time, improve client systems and increase your earning potential by becoming a more strategic, modern VA.
Understand what’s actually changing in the Virtual Assistant industry with the rise of AI. Learn how to stay ahead, strengthen your role, and use AI as a tool to enhance your value — not threaten it.
Explore the cognitive risks experts are warning about with increased AI use — and what it means for Virtual Assistants. Learn simple, practical habits to protect your focus, thinking skills and mental clarity while using AI responsibly in your work.
How to Build and Use Custom GPTs as a VA
In this masterclass, Tom, AI & Automation Expert at The Modern VA, walks through exactly how Virtual Assistants can build and use Custom GPTs to work smarter, save time, and deliver more consistent results for clients.