Here are some great resources if you are just starting your business or looking for referrals:

Website/Blog:

BlueHost – Purchase your url, host your site.  Great customer service!

WordPress.org – Recommended if you are starting a blog, combine BlueHost with WordPress (self hosted) = Success

Genesis – Framework for WordPress, offers a variety of child themes that are compatible and can support anyone from Blogger to E-Commerce.

Restored 316 Designs – Great Child Themes for Genesis, Feminine, great for a blogger.

Theme X – Favorite Theme of 2015, great for customization without needing to know code.

For Virtual Assistants:

New VA Advice – Recommended if you are a new VA, wanting to learn transcription, all things VA basically.  Alicia is fabulous!

(Disclaimer: some links are affiliates but all recommendations come from me and are based on my experiences and opinions.)