Amanda - Virtual PA

31/01/2024

We’ve made it through January!

If i'm honest I’ve quite enjoyed this month, despite my fiancé being deployed but we won’t talk about that!

This month has been a reset, I’ve created a good routine for myself when it comes to moving my body and I’m eating good food to support my training.

When you’re running your own business and are responsible for its successes, I really see the benefit in looking after your mind and body first.

It’s been a busy start to the year, our clients have been absolutely smashing it and we’ve been supporting them with various tasks from setting up annual review meetings with their clients to preparing contracts and taking minutes at their board meetings.

If you're interested in virtual PA support from February onwards please do get in touch!

e: [email protected]
w: www.pavilionva.com

18/01/2024

👋 Happy New Year! It's time for a reintroduction as i've been a bit slack on LinkedIn recently 🌟

I'm Amanda, business owner and Virtual PA based in Bristol. Some of you may already know me, but for those who don't, here's a little about me:

🌍 I'm deeply fascinated by hormones (random I know) but having been on a journey myself I love learning about how supplements and diet can influence female hormones, for better or worse!

🧠 Learning is my superpower! I'm always eager to dive into new subjects, whether it's a language (currently learning Spanish), a skill, or how to keep my working cocker spaniel motivated and happy!

📚 When I'm not working, you can find me out and about with my dog Boyd, in the gym or with my friends and family (especially my 18 month old nephew who is the best)

🤝 Connecting with people is something I cherish. I love engaging in meaningful conversations and learning from diverse perspectives. I also love how this is all possible doing this virtually but nothing beats meeting in person.

💒 2024 is a big year for me as I'm getting married, to say I'm excited is an understatement. I've absolutely loved all the planning and prep for it to date.

I've been running my Virtual PA business for over three years, but have been a PA for over 15. I specialise in working with C Suite professionals who need a bit of support organising their day to day admin, whether that be managing expenses, travel or diary management.

Great to meet you!

25/04/2022

Well that’s Easter leave done and dusted!

This year I’ve made it a priority to have a proper break from work.

Although I’m definitely suffering from Monday blues today the photo below reminds me of what an amazing time was had showing our pup all that South Wales has to offer.

I’ve had my partner home on leave for two weeks which has been so nice, but he’s back to being a soldier today and it’s just me and the dog again.

Still, lots of exciting things coming up and I do love my routine and of course supporting my clients.

Hope you’ve all had an amazing Easter!

03/02/2022

A day in the life of a Virtual Assistant! (VA)

You’ve probably heard of a VA by now, we are self employed, specialists in our fields who provide a variety of support to businesses on a flexible remote basis.

For over 15 years I worked in the ‘corporate world’ as an employee, and in 2020 I gave that up to create Pavilion VA. Now I’m hired to provide businesses Virtual PA support - wherever they may be!

If you’re curious as to how I operate as a Virtual PA then check out my latest blog where I give you an insight into my world! https://www.pavilionva.com/post/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-virtual-assistant

I’m a successful freelance Virtual Assistant working from my East Devon home. For over 15 years I worked in the ‘corporate world’ as an employee, and in 2020 I gave that up to create Pavilion VA. Now I’m hired to provide businesses support and virtual admin skills businesses need - wherever ...

24/01/2022

A weekend well spent 🐶

It’s been 7 months since we were posted to Exmouth, Devon for my partners job and we are still finding lots of amazing places on our door step.

We visited Haldon Forest with the dogs and walked around the 4 mile trail. I love getting about outdoors as working at my computer inside all week can take its toll so it’s great to be out in the fresh air.

I’m feeling ready for a new week ahead supporting all of my clients and looking forward to planning more adventures for the weekend.

If you’ve got any tips on places to visit in or around East Devon, dog friendly, drop me a comment below 👇🏻

18/01/2022

The Virtual One-Stop Shop for all your admin needs!

Have you ever dreamed of the day, if you’re a small or medium sized business, that you would grow large enough to have staff to manage all of the individual aspects of the daily routine? As Director/Owner of the business, are you tired of being both the ‘face’ and ‘back office’ of customer services and credit control departments too?

Enter...Virtual Assistants (VAs)!

A virtual assistant is a broad sweeping description which can cover many different individual roles within a business. I've written a blog which looks at the various roles that you can outsource within your business to a Virtual Assistant. An alternative solution to employing staff.

You can find out more here 👉🏻 http://ow.ly/nYFj50HnG87

Have you ever dreamed of the day, if you’re a small or medium sized business, that you would grow large enough to have staff to manage all of the individual aspects of the daily routine? As Director/Owner of the business, are you tired of being both the ‘face’ and ‘back office’ of customer...

24/11/2021

Want to maximise your time with your Virtual PA? Read on for my top tips.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏻Communication is key . Check in with your Virtual PA and if something is urgent, flag it, that way expectations are being set and needs can be met. I like to have weekly check points with my clients, that way we can both discuss the key priorities for the week ahead. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏻Utilise Tech - Google Workspace have a host of great shared tools to use, I love a google sheet to track actions and ongoing matters, I update where I am on a task so it then takes out the need for my client to get tied up in an email chain asking for an update.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏻Remember that your Virtual PA is a business owner too and will likely have other Clients - having an awareness of this is crucial, it doesn't mean to say that your tasks aren't important but more that your Virtual PA will be working to a number of different deadlines for various clients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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👉🏻A Virtual PA is not the same as a traditional PA - With a traditional PA they will typically support on a 1-1 basis and essentially be available as and when you require, it is important to note that a Virtual PA won't typically be able to support you in this way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Having a Virtual PA as part of your business can be a game changer providing that communication is open and that expectations are clear between both parties. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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22/11/2021

'tis the season to be jolly... struggling for ideas of how to bring your team together this year?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s nearly that time of year again and many companies are starting to consider how they will bring all of their employees together to celebrate the festivities. In the UK and around the world, Office Christmas Parties are a tradition that is sacrosanct. Employees have worked hard all year and look forward to ‘letting their hair down’ and getting to know each other on a more informal basis. What makes great parties are the employees coming together. This is often considered as one of the best ‘team building’ experiences for many staff members and employers. But what happens when you employ a remote team, or many of your colleagues now work from home?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I've written a blog on my guide to a hosting successful virtual parties and gifting this festive season. Please follow the link in my bio to read.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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17/11/2021

Is there still a need for a traditional PA?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When you think about the role of a traditional PA (Personal Assistant), the images that are conjured to my mind are of a competent keyworker, directly working (one-to-one) for a Director (MD or CEO) to provide administrative support. They are highly professional multitaskers and have a general ability to ‘get things done’ and anticipate the needs of their employer before they have even realised it themself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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15/11/2021

One whole year in business! 🥳⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Wow, just over a year ago I was finishing up my last day as an employee for a global outsourcing company as a Biz Support Manager, stepping into the unknown of the online space.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What would I tell myself back then knowing what I know now?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To chill out a bit... that you don't need to have all your ducks in a row before setting up. Yes, it's important to have all the regulatory bits in place (contracts, biz insurance etc) but I needn't have spent hours on end working on my website or stressing out about what to post on social media.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's been a massive learning journey so far and that's exactly what I wanted, I was longing for a new challenge. I also desperately wanted the freedom to choose who I worked with and when. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I've been so fortunate to work with some amazing clients who I learn so much from each day and genuinely love to support.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Starting my own business has given me so much freedom, it's enabled me to bring Boyd (our pup) into our lives, it's given me higher earning potential and most importantly I feel so aligned to what I do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have there been times where I've thought what the hell have I done, absolutely, but I stuck with it and persevered, you need a lot of that when working for yourself! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm so excited for the future and mapping out the next steps for my business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Thank you to all of you who have been with my on this journey, the online community is really very special.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here is to the next year in business 🥂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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22/10/2021

Let your voice be heard! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Instead of contributing during important meetings have you been the one appointed to take the minutes?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You have lots to say but instead you find yourself sat with your pen/ paper or laptop frantically trying to capture the important action points.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Passing over this task to a Virtual PA will not only allow you to fully participate within the meeting but will also save you time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you'd like to discuss outsourcing this task then please do get in touch.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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15/10/2021

Testimonial Time ⭐️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's always great to hear from someone who you have worked with many years ago asking for support. Richard reached out to me asking for support on some last minute preparations required for an event he was holding. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Following this Richard then sent further requests through as and when required. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I offer flexible support to my clients, as and when they need it, with no minimum hours or tie ins. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It works for me and it works for my clients! Win win! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you're in need of this support then please do drop me a message so we can have chat!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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E: [email protected]⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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