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Title: Award-Winning Entrepreneur Sara Ilton Transforms Pandemic Setback into Virtual Assistant Empire

 Sunshine Coast, Australia, 19th Mar 2025 - When COVID-19 forced companies worldwide to downsize, Sara Ilton, then 28 weeks pregnant, found herself suddenly redundant from her corporate PA position. Rather than despair, Ilton launched her own virtual assistant business the same day—a decision that would transform her career trajectory and impact dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs.Assist by Sara, Ilton's company, achieved full booking within just four weeks of its launch, demonstrating both exceptional market timing and Ilton's ability to position her administrative expertise effectively amid pandemic workplace disruptions."I decided to start my own VA business the same day I was made redundant," said Ilton, who was recently nominated for the "Woman Changing the World Global Awards" and earned runner-up honors at the 2024 Ausmumpreneur Awards.Her company now operates with dual purpose: providing high-level personal assistant services to six and seven-figure business owners while coaching other women to establish their own virtual assistant businesses."It changed my life and allowed flexibility for myself and my family, so I want to help encourage others to do the same," Ilton explained.This business model responds to significant market demands emerging since 2020. As remote work became normalised, demand for skilled virtual assistants has grown steadily, creating opportunities for professionals with administrative expertise to establish independent practices.Ilton's coaching program specifically targets women seeking greater work-life balance while leveraging existing skills. Unlike many successful virtual assistants who guard their business development strategies, Ilton has built a substantial portion of her business around sharing her expertise.The approach has earn...

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