TD Virtual Office - Virtual Assistant

06/10/2026

Another one of my lovely clients up for an award.

If you are ever in the Plymouth area, pop in and sample some of their lovely food.

Well done Gabriella and Lucia.

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John went to meet owners Gabriela and Lucia and taste their vegan kebab

23/09/2026

At what point does a business owner realise they don't need to work harder, they need someone to take things OFF their plate?

Maybe it's when you open your inbox first thing in the morning and immediately regret it.

Maybe your diary has become a game of Tetris.

Maybe you're constantly thinking “I must remember to reply to that.”

“I need to chase that person.”

“I really should get that booked in.”

“I'll deal with that later”

And then suddenly it's 6pm and you've spent most of the day dealing with the business rather than running the business.

This is where a proactive VA can make a HUGE difference.

Not someone who sits waiting for you to send them a list of jobs. Someone who gets to know you and your business. Someone who can look at your inbox and know what needs your attention.

Someone who manages your diary, spots clashes, rearranges things and protects your time.

Someone who chases the things you've forgotten about.

Someone who sees a job and thinks “I'll sort that.”

That's the kind of support I provide.

I've spent more than 30 years working in PA and Senior PA roles, and almost 10 years running my own VA business.

Inbox chaos?
Diary juggling?
Chasing people?
Organising the things that keep getting pushed down the list?

Give them to me.

Sometimes the answer isn't another productivity app, another colour-coded planner or getting up at 5am.

Sometimes you simply need another pair of hands and a brain that isn't your own.

If your business is doing well but you're spending far too much time keeping everything organised behind the scenes, maybe it's time to stop doing it all yourself.

My inbox is open if you'd like to have a chat.

26/08/2026

A couple of months ago I was contacted by a restaurant owner in Devon who was drowning in her inbox. We are talking 18,000 + emails sat in her inbox.

She was totally overwhelmed and just couldn't get her inbox organised.

Mission inbox detox started and everything was sorted. The crap was deleted. Folders were set up. I unsubscribed from all those newsletters she didn't read and it was all organised and much easier to manage.

But, I knew that she would slip back into old habits. She just didn't have the time to log into the inbox daily, file stuff and respond to emails that needed a response. She was missing enquiries which is never a good thing.

A couple of weeks after I finished the detox, she contacted me and asked me to manage her inbox going forward. She knew that she just couldn't do it.

Obviously I said yes as I didn't want her to get all overwhelmed again.

Fast forward another month and all is good. No more missed enquiries. Emails responded to where I can. Other emails filed and stuff she needs to action is filed into an ACTION folder. I send her reminders via Whatsapp when needed because I know she doesn't get to check her emails as much as she'd like.

She is much less stressed and she can continue running her successful restaurant with her twin sister.

If you are looking for a proactive VA that can hit the ground running and get sh*t sorted, drop me a message.

27/05/2026

There’s something really rewarding about receiving feedback like this after months of working closely with a client.

For the past 6 months, I’ve been supporting a very busy Chief Revenue Officer with inbox and diary management — helping bring structure to the chaos, keeping communication flowing, and making sure nothing important slips through the cracks.

Often, the role of a Virtual Assistant isn’t just about managing tasks. It’s about becoming a trusted support system. Being proactive, calm under pressure, organised, and one step ahead can make such a difference to someone juggling a demanding role.

This testimonial genuinely means a lot because reliability and professionalism are at the heart of how I work.

If your inbox feels overwhelming, your diary is running you instead of the other way round, or you simply need dependable support behind the scenes, I’d love to chat.

Sometimes having the right support can completely change your working day.

18/05/2026

Signs you might be ready for a virtual assistant:

* your inbox gives you anxiety
* you’ve flagged emails you still haven’t answered
* you keep saying “I’ll post tomorrow”
* your to-do list has become decorative
* you’re double booking yourself
* you’ve got ideas but no time to implement them
* you spend more time organising work than doing work
* you’re replying to clients while making dinner

And the big one: You’re constantly busy but never feel caught up.

Most business owners wait too long before getting support because they think they should be able to manage it all.

You probably can manage it all.

But that doesn’t mean you should have to.

I’ve been supporting businesses all over the UK for over 9 years.

If you’d like to book in for a chat, drop me a message.

06/05/2026

Last weekend I swapped my laptop for theatre tickets.

One of my clients Faith Walsh, invited me to watch their latest show and I was blown away by the talent, energy and sheer hard work that went into it.

Faith runs a very successful dance theatre company and to watch all the students, some as young as 4 years old, was just wonderful.

Being a Virtual Assistant means I often get a behind the scenes view of incredible businesses, but seeing the magic come to life was really special.

I’m already looking forward to the next one!

Thank you for inviting me Faith 🩷

Company Theatre Academy

01/05/2026

Think hiring an employee is the cheaper option? Think again!

On paper:
Employee = £15/hour
Virtual Assistant = £35/hour

Most business owners stop there.

But when you add:
✔ Employer NI
✔ Pension contributions
✔ Holiday pay
✔ Sick pay
✔ HR support
✔ Software licences
✔ Equipment costs
✔ Training / onboarding

the numbers tell a very different story.

Annual cost comparison:

Employee = £39,063
VA support = £25,200

Difference: £13,863

And with a VA?

You only pay for productive hours.
No overheads.
No payroll headaches.
No desk space needed.
No hidden costs.

Just experienced support when you need it.

Would outsourcing make more sense for your business?

(these costs are the absolute minimum, there would probably be more).

08/04/2026

Ever feel like you’re spinning all the plates but not actually moving anything forward?

Your inbox is full.
Your to-do list is never-ending.
And those bigger goals? They keep getting pushed to “next week”.

This is where having a Virtual Assistant in your life changes everything.

It’s not just about someone “doing tasks”.
It’s about having someone who keeps you on track and gently holds you accountable.

✔️ Following up on the things you said you’d do
✔️ Keeping your diary aligned with your priorities
✔️ Nudging you when you’re drifting off course
✔️ Creating space so you can actually focus on growth

Because let’s be honest when you’re running a business, it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day and lose sight of the bigger picture.

A good VA doesn’t just support your business — they support you.

And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you had someone keeping you organised and accountable what would you finally get done?