Four years ago, The Remote Assistant was just me — working from my spare bedroom with my laptop, two clients, and a dream that one day I’d turn my passion for supporting others would become my future. Fast-forward to today and we’re an aspiring six-figure business, now running as an agency, with a brilliant team of multi-skilled Virtual Assistants. 

Four years ago, The Remote Assistant was just me — working from my spare bedroom with my laptop, two clients, and a dream that one day I’d turn my passion for supporting others would become my future.  Fast-forward to today and we’re an aspiring six-figure business, now running as an agency, with a brilliant team of multi-skilled Virtual Assistants.

There are multiple areas to consider when budgeting for an academic research project: employing research staff, purchasing equipment and materials, data collection costs, and organising dissemination activities, just to name a few! ather than attempting to manage everything yourself, working with a Virtual Assistant offers a flexible, cost-effective alternative.

When you first start out as a solo consultant, you wear all the hats: marketing, admin, bookkeeping, operations — and somewhere in there, actually delivering your service. But as your client base grows, something’s got to give.

It’s been a whirlwind of work since getting back from the Midlands VA Conference — and what a day it was. The energy was electric from the start.

Remote work in the UK continues to evolve through 2025, influenced by employee preferences and organisational strategies.

The jump from running a steady operation to scaling towards six figures (and beyond) isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter

Delegating just 10 hours a month can have a profound impact on your business, freeing you to focus on the strategic aspects of your business

As we start 2025, there’s no better time to take control of your schedule and design your ideal week by structuring your time effectively

I initially joined Entrepreneurs Circle looking for regular networking opportunities. What I found was far more valuable.

Outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant has become an essential strategy for businesses looking to maximise efficiency and minimise costs

Here are five key tasks that you can delegate to a virtual assistant to help streamline your workload and focus on growing your business.

With new trends, tools, and platforms emerging regularly, it’s essential to implement the right digital marketing strategies to stay ahead

Some practical strategies to help you scale your consultancy business without burning out

I’ve tested various to-do list apps and project management software, looking for that one-for-all life-changing solution that works for me.

Feeling behind with the demands of your business? Read how I implemented new systems and secured a £lk speaking opportunity at the same time