Amanda Sanders of Ask Mrs S VA is my guest on Episode 4 of Up Close and Virtual.

Ask Mrs S VA evolved in late 2020 from the realisation that as a small business owner, it's the small tasks that can cause the biggest headache.

Based in the Cotswolds, Amanda's target market is small independent businesses and organisations that support two principal sectors. With her background in development industry, she supports ancillary services such as interior designers, specialist trades such as decorative finishers, joiners, bathroom/kitchen suppliers, arboriculturalists, landscape architects, and ecologists. The second sector is more left-field but a passion of hers; independent therapists, including psychiatrists, acupuncturists, podiatrists, counsellors, aromatherapists, and sports therapists. 

Amanda provides a wide range of services from administrative support, invoice processing, estimate production, and record keeping; copywriting, producing and proofreading publications, blogs and social media; and marketing and customer services. If it’s not on the list, please ask and Amanda is happy to see what she can do.

In this episode Amanda and I discuss some of the complexities that can arise when extricating yourself from a client relationship. We discuss her experience and the steps to take - so if you've ever found yourself in this situation or would like to be prepared should this event ever occur, this is for you!

More details are on Amanda's website and her social media and contact links are below:

www.askmrs-s-va.com

[email protected]. 

@askmrssva

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ask-mrs-s-va/

https://www.facebook.com/MrsSVA

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Episode 3 of Up Close and Virtual features Maggie Watts - Virtual Assistant, Pancreatic Cancer Campaigner and Mental Health Champion.

Maggie transitioned from a Corporate Executive Assistant of 35 years to setting up as a Virtual Assistant in September 2020 and is now enjoying all the different experiences and interactions that brings.

Maggie successfully led a campaign to obtain 100k signatures on a Government eptition which secured a Parliamentary Debate on the lack of funding and awareness of pancreatic cancer after realising her husband's diagnosis offered him no better a chance of survival 40 years on from his mother's diagnosis, such was the lack of change and awareness around the disease.

Read all about Maggie's story and journey by clicking on the link below:

https://www.hopeiscontagious.co.uk/

Links to contact Maggie:

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-watts

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For the second episode of Up Close and Virtual, I welcome Jenni Burstow, owner of VA Street.

I really enjoyed chatting to Jenni and learning more about her business, the challenges she’s faced, things she’s learnt and how she’s developing her business. Jenni is another highly experienced EA who has moved from the corporate world to setting up and running her own VA business.

Jenni founded her business, which is based in Hampshire, in April 2021 after 8 years in her last role as Office Manager/PA. Being a Virtual Assistant gives Jenni the opportunity to focus her time on the clients she enjoys working for, as she truly loves her job and relishes the thought of being fully immersed in clients' business, and perhaps their lifestyles too! She assists them with overwhelm in their very busy lives so that her clients can enjoy some clarity and wellbeing. Jenni is passionate about sustainability and the environment she works in, and creating that work/life balance for an overall sense of wellbeing.

Links for Jenni's business below:

https://va-street.co.uk/

[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/VAStreetVirtualAssistant

https://www.linkedin.com/company/va-street/about/

Links for Alicia Fairclough of EA How To:

linkedin.com/in/aliciafairclough

eahowto.com/ (Company)

youtube.com/c/EAHowTo/videos (Portfolio)

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Welcome to the first ever episode of Up Close and Virtual - The Katie-VA Podcast

Episode 1 - Fiona Pedley, Owner of Your VA

I'm delighted to have Fiona Pedley, one of my VA mentees, as my first ever guest. Fiona and I connected back in the summer of 2020 and completed my VA Coaching & Mentoring programme. She now owns and runs her own successful VA business “Your VA”.

Fiona helps business owners from the canine industry implement systems and processes into their businesses, reducing the time they spend on their admin, so they can spend much more time doing all the things that they love - such as enjoying more time with their furry friends. 

Working with a canine VA has many advantages. Fiona understands the industry as a devoted dog lover herself, and also has over 15 years of experience as an executive support expert. She’ll relieve you of time consuming administrative tasks so canine business owners can focus on developing their business, rather than drowning in paperwork.

W - www.fiona-yourva.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-pedley/

https://www.facebook.com/Fionayourva

https://www.instagram.com/fionayourva/

E - [email protected]

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Welcome to Up Close & Virtual: What to expect on the brand new Katie-VA Podcast launching 1st September...

Hosted by Katie Tew of Katie-VA: Virtual Assistant Coach & Mentor

Up Close and Virtual is a 30 minute, fortnightly, conversational podcast with a different guest each week, discussing all things setting up, running and developing a Virtual Assistant business. Guests will comprise of some of my fabulous Virtual Assistnt mentees, my own wonderful clients and other inspiring professionals who have enriched my career and business network. 

Expect to be entertained, enlightened and empowered!

[email protected]

https://www.katie-va.com/

https://www.instagram.com/katievirtualassistant

https://www.facebook.com/KatieTewVA

https://www.linkedin.com/company/42722442

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