I’m not trying to build an empire. I keep my client list small on purpose — so the people I work with actually get what they need. Most of them are too busy running their business to be stuck sorting inboxes, updating spreadsheets or dealing with admin they didn’t ask…
In a world full of “scale fast” advice and inboxes full of offers that promise the moon, I’ve chosen a different route: keeping things small and manageable. Not because I don’t like being busy. (I do – especially if it involves ticking things off a list and having a strong…
There’s no shame in admitting admin isn’t your favourite job. It’s rarely top of the to-do list, and by the time it gets there, it’s usually more of a to-don’t. Here are a few of the usual suspects I come across and how I help sort them out. 1.…
I don’t work with loads of clients. Not because I’m lazy, but because I like to do a good job and still have time to put the kettle on. If you’re after someone who replies on time, remembers what you said last week, and doesn’t go missing halfway through the…
You see a post from a small business, give it a nod, maybe even think “nice work”, and then ignore it like the fruit option at McDonald’s. It’s ok, we’ve all done it. But. Those little buttons – like, share, save, actually do more than you’d think. This isn’t a…
Running a business often means doing everything – quoting, invoicing, emailing, social media-ing – sometimes all before lunch. And let’s be honest, most of it isn’t thrilling. It’s the never-ending admin that takes up your time, zaps your motivation and usually gets shoved to the bottom of the list. That’s…
You know what’s annoying? Spending time on a quote, sending it off, then three weeks later, realising you’ve heard nothing back. By then, the customer’s either gone elsewhere or forgotten they asked in the first place. And let’s be honest, chasing quotes is a job no one fancies after a…
Less stress, fewer spreadsheets and no more swearing at comparison sites. Booking travel might sound like a quick job. In reality? It’s a time-sucking tangle of tabs, timings and prices that change the second you blink. Between sorting flights, finding decent hotels, juggling schedules and keeping receipts, it’s enough to…
Plus, what I charge for copywriting and admin support If you’ve ever tried Googling what a virtual assistant charges, you’ll know it’s a bit of a minefield. Half the answers are vague, the other half are trying to sell you a course, and none of them actually tell you what…
(And no, it’s not because I love spreadsheets… although I sort of do) Running a small business or working in the trades often means doing five people’s jobs with one pair of hands and a head full of ‘Don’t forget to…’ reminders. You’re quoting, invoicing, ordering bits, chasing payments, replying…