Create a Canva Portfolio That Sells

Published on 8 June 2025 at 08:00

🖼️ If your portfolio is a Google Doc with bullet points - it’s time for a glow-up.

You don’t need a fancy website or PDF designer to show off your work. You just need Canva, a clean structure, and the right content.

Clients don’t want a masterpiece - they want to know what you can do for them. Fast.

Here’s how to build a portfolio in Canva that looks great and converts.

Today’s Business Example: A Virtual Assistant (VA)

You offer admin support, inbox management, and social media scheduling.
But your DMs always end with, “Can you send me your portfolio?”

This time, you say “Absolutely!” - and send a link that actually sells you.

✅ What to Include in a VA Portfolio

Intro Slide
Who you help + what you specialise in
→ “Helping online coaches stay organised, visible, and stress-free.”
Services Snapshot
Break it into categories: Admin, Content Support, Client Management
→ Use icons or checklists - not chunky paragraphs.
Visual Samples
Show content calendars, email templates, IG grid mockups, or Airtable dashboards.
Client Love
Short testimonials - even 1–2 lines with results like:
→ “She cut my inbox time by 75% in 2 weeks.”
Your Process
Quick 3-step rundown:
→ “Discovery Call → Strategy Plan → Weekly Execution”
Packages or Next Steps
Make it super clear:
→ “Start from £250/mo - book a call here”

🔧 How to Build It Fast in Canva

Use a Canva Doc for clickable links and text
Or use a Canva Presentation Template for more visuals
Add your brand colours, fonts, and photos
Export as a link or PDF - and make it mobile-friendly

🎯 Tip: Save as a template you can tweak per client!

🎯 Why This Works

Looks polished without hiring a designer
Shows instead of tells
Lets clients preview what it’s like to work with you
Builds confidence that you’re organised and professional

🔧 Tool of the Day

Canva Docs – A new way to create professional portfolios, service guides, or pricing decks - with built-in visuals, buttons, and easy sharing.
Perfect for virtual assistants, social media managers, and creatives who want to impress without stress.

📣 Want a Done-for-You Portfolio Template That Converts?

I help service-based pros design Canva portfolios that don’t just look good - they get you booked.

📩 Let’s work together

Future-Proof Your Business with AI

AI is no longer optional - it's essential.
This powerful eBook gives you a step-by-step plan to use AI for automation, smarter decisions, cost savings, and business growth.

Inside You’ll Discover How To:

Automate daily tasks and free up time.
Use AI insights to make smarter decisions.
Personalise marketing and boost sales.
Optimise finance, logistics, and HR.
Stay compliant and ahead of AI trends.

Who Should Read This?

✅ Business Owners
✅ Startups
✅ Marketing, Finance, and Operations Pros
✅ Anyone curious about AI

📘 No fluff. Just real-world strategies you can start using today.

👉 Grab your copy now, and start working smarter, not harder: Buy on Amazon

Daily AI Prompt to Try

Type this into your favourite AI program.

Today’s Business:

A virtual assistant building a portfolio in Canva.

“List what should be included in a virtual assistant’s Canva portfolio to show services, client results, and process. Keep it simple and skimmable.”