# UK Virtual Assistant National Survey v7
**Date:** 2016-07-04
**Author:** Dan Maby
**Categories:** Interviews & Features, Tools & Resources, Virtual Assistants
> The latest UK VA survey launched this week – this contains all the data you need to write a new business plan or expand your existing business. Compiled by Society of Virtual Assistants, it acts as a snapshot of the industry, which is looking very healthy! With over 1,600 VAs currently working in the UK, …
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The latest UK VA survey launched this week – this contains all the data you need to write a new business plan or expand your existing business. Compiled by Society of Virtual Assistants, it acts as a snapshot of the industry, which is looking very healthy!

With over 1,600 VAs currently working in the UK, the average hourly rate continues to rise. In fact, 75% of VAs agreed with the statement “Collaboration not competition – there is enough work to go round for everyone”, with 70% predicting an upturn in work next year.

Get your own FULL REPORT here, just £25:

[Buy Full Report](http://myva.co/SVAsurvey)

Included is:

-   ***About the Industry:*** Definitions, size, VA heroes
-   ***About the VAs:*** Demographics, hours worked, location, where they work, extra fees
-   ***About The SuperVAs:*** What they charge, who they target, how they market, and what you need to do to become a SuperVA
-   ***About the VA Training:*** Is it worth paying for training? What’s the best course?
-   ***About the VA Businesses:*** Business format, what documents they use, turnover, rates, outsourcing, longevity, VA secret weapons
-   ***About the VA Clients:*** Average number of clients per VA, where the clients are based, why they hire, what sector they work in, what services are most profitable
-   ***About the Marketing:*** Professional organisations/networking, what marketing works, time spent on marketing, websites and social media
-   ***Finally:*** We answer your questions about the report, plus some handy tips on how to use it in your business