Simple Admin Solutions

15/04/2025

💡 Thought I’d hop on this trend and bring you your very own pocket-sized Admin Organiser! 🙌

I’ll admit, I’m not the biggest user of AI (creating an image is a first for me!), but I love the power of technology. That said, I’ll always have a soft spot for the old-school ways: notebooks, spreadsheets, and keeping things simple. 📓💻

Seeing some of these creations has me thinking... wouldn’t it be amazing to have one of these on your desk?

If I could sell you a mini admin organiser to help tidy up your workspace, what would you have it sort first? 🤔💼

13/04/2025

☀️ Loving the sunshine lately, although I can’t quite believe we’re already halfway through April!

With the start of a new tax year and the end of my maternity leave from my employed role, the last couple of months have been full-on.

Here’s a little look at what March included:
✅ Creating and scheduling weekly newsletters for a client
✅ Inputting monthly data from Excel into a client’s CRM
✅ Completing 10 KIT (Keeping in Touch) days at my other job
✅ Creating new accounting spreadsheets for a limited company, and entering all backdated accounts (invoices, receipts, travel expenses, and bank transactions) from November onwards

April is shaping up to be just as busy—both professionally and personally. Between Easter holidays, my son’s first birthday 🎉, and the anniversary of my dad’s passing, it’s a month full of emotion and reflection.

When life gets full, it's prioritisation, preparation, and organisation that keep me going.

Admittedly, working on my business has taken a bit of a backseat this year—but I’m ready to jump back in, wrap up some long-standing background tasks, and start sharing more helpful tips with you again.

Let’s power through the rest of April—normality is just around the corner 💪

05/03/2025

Struggling to keep up with your to-do list? 🤯

Try one of these 3 simple approaches to get more done without the overwhelm! ⬇️

13/02/2025

Taking a moment this week to look back at past projects and the workplaces I've helped streamline across the years 🥰

My favourites are those where the simplest of solutions have had the biggest impact 🔥

🏥 Problem: Doctors surgery struggling to store and find patient paper notes.
➡️ Solution: All file wallets re-filed to make use of all room available and patient names written on the end.
💚 Feedback: It's so easy to find notes now without having to pull each one out to check the name. Can't believe no-one did it sooner!

📦 Problem: Engineering company with 30+ years of design and order paperwork dumped in their archive office.
➡️ Solution: Each cupboard reviewed and file locations logged to create a literal map of the archive.
💚Feedback: That's so much better being able to just go over and get a file without having to spend hours looking through boxes!

🛩 Problem: UK Airport who, due to an increase in temporary staff during covid and lack of information management, had a lot of unfindable and/or duplicated project files.
➡️ Solution: A standardised site and folder structure was implemented for each project, with all files for the current funding period being reviewed and moved into the new areas.
💚 Feedback: It will take some getting used to but I can really see the benefits. The transition has been seamless and I'm looking forward to using the new spaces.

"I don't envy you that" and "Rather you than me" were heard quite a lot on this last one too! 😂

Having worked in and with both small family business and global corporate companies, I can tell you that when it comes to admin, it's the same rules!
1️⃣ Admin is essential to all businesses
2️⃣ Workplaces don't function well without organisation
3️⃣ The longer it's left, the bigger the problem gets!

The only difference... the bigger the company, the more widespread the problem, the longer it takes to fix! 🫣

If there's admin in your business that isn't working too well, or a disorganised filing system that "you'll get round to sorting one day", then get in contact! 📲

✨ It's time to start keeping everything up to date with ease!

14/01/2025

⚠️️ Stop Delaying, Start Doing! ⚠️

Ever notice how that one little task you keep putting off suddenly feels like climbing Mount Everest? 🏔️ The longer you leave it, the bigger it seems. 😩

It’s not because the task changed—it’s because procrastination loves to magnify things in our minds. What might take 10 minutes to do feels like it’ll take 10 hours when you keep delaying it.

✨ Here's the secret: Action shrinks the fear and mental load! 🧠

Start small. File that email, send that invoice, tidy just one corner of your desk. Once you begin, you’ll realize it wasn’t as daunting as you thought!

So let’s turn "I’ll do it later" into "I’ll do it now." 💪 Your future self will thank you! 🙌

What’s one thing you’ve been putting off that you can tackle today? Drop it in the comments below! Let’s hold each other accountable. 💬👇


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11/01/2025

📰 ✨️ Newspaper Feature!

Did you spot me in the Eastbourne Herald and Gazette last week? 👀

Nic is a great friend and fellow VA who I've been working alongside since the summer!

I'm loving being part of Nic's team and watching both our businesses grow 💚

Excited for 2025 🤩

Our article was featured in the Eastbourne Herald and Gazette last week! 🎉

It’s been amazing to see our journey and achievements shared with the community, and we’ve received such positive feedback already.

A huge thank you to Eastbourne Herald for the feature. This visibility has sparked new opportunities, strengthened connections, and highlighted the incredible support we’ve had along the way.

Did you spot the article? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

And if you’re aiming to boost your own visibility this year, let’s chat about how we can make that happen together.

07/01/2025

This has to be one of my favourite quotes for my business ❤️

It is often perceived that being organised is about having matching stationary, colour co-ordinating folders and a neatly printed label on everything, but those things are really only for the benefit of social media!

🚨 Organisation can only come from you!
Not your notepad or a magic app your being advertised. It's about discipline.

📝 To-do lists only work if you keep to it and tick those tasks off
⏳ Time blocking only works if you stick to it
🧹 Tidy desks only stay tidy if you put things back in their place after use
📈 and efficiency is only possible without procrastination

If you're 2025 is about getting on top of the office then let's chat 📲

Book you're free discovery call today and let's start putting in the simple steps to allow you to truly become organised!

24/12/2024

Wishing everyone a lovely Christmas! 🎅🎄

December has been a very busy period so I'm looking forward to spending time with family and trying to get a bit of R&R (wish me luck 😂)!

2025 is already testing my organisation so keep your eyes peeled for top tips on how to stay organised and productive ✨

See you on 6th January!

16/12/2024

🚀🚀 Boost your productivity in 3 steps

🗂 Organise!
Whether it's your desk, desktop, inbox or office in general, working in a clean and tidy space will always improve your mindset and focus.

🤖 Automate!
Repeating tasks manually will not only decrease your productivity, but let's face it, as a business owner there are much better uses of your time! Automating tasks does not mean installing a fancy piece of kit or software either, you can duplicate entries on spreadsheets or use shortcuts across other platforms.
Batch actioning or outsourcing are also great ways to reduce repetitiveness and increase your own productivity.

🔋 Take A Break! (It doesn't have to be for a KitKat 😉)
Ever find yourself staring at the screen feeling your mind gradually going more blank? Well this is why you should regularly give yourself a break to give your mind a rest and reset before sitting back down with a fresh pair of eyes to continue.
Having regular moments away from the screen and desk will also have ergonomic benefits for your body too! 💪

Start making small changes today and make the most out of your 2025! ✨

Remember, if your not sure where to start or need any support in putting these in place drop me a message 📲

11/12/2024

With the end of the year approaching, it's time to reflect on the past 12 months and set our goals for the next 12! 🎯

I'll openly admit that my long list of 2024 to-do's has been started but been completed.

Life is busy and I was very optimistic of the amount on my 2024 list, Therefore my 2025 goal is simply to complete my list! 🤩

For me, some of these are;
💻 Finish my new website
🗂 Move my business files across servers
📦 Archive my old business documents

As you prepare to finish for the year, take some time to reflect on those things you have managed to get done and those which are still on the back burner. 🧐

Firstly, well done for those things you have achieved and ticked off! 👏

Secondly, look at the tasks which you still haven't got round to and ask yourself;
⏰ Is it worth your time to do yourself?
⏰ Are you realistically going to have or find the time?

If you answered No to one or both of those questions then it's time to book your free discovery call! 📲

✨ Make your 2025 the year you stay on top of it all!