Admin Help When You Need It
SUE SHEPPARD VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Providing business support so you can concentrate on what you do best -
run your business
As an experienced and committed Executive/Personal Assistant for business, I’m offering my services as a Freelance Virtual Assistant. My speciality is working with small businesses, consultants and professional service firms.
The diverse range of transferrable skills I have adapt naturally which a small business is likely to need. To employ someone with the same skills would very likely be unaffordable for a small and growing business so a VA is the way to go. My skills are also very relevant for entrepreneurs and private individuals. I can work on a retainer or project basis. I am based in beautiful English countryside on the Hampshire/Sussex border so if you are local to me I can visit and work on-site if necessary.
Get in touch today so together we can target your admin so you can work efficiently.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
Turn admin battle into admin peace
Throughout my 35+ year career, I’ve worked with a variety of national, multi-national and small businesses. The administrative skills and knowledge I have acquired over the years is a perfect fit for the small business owner who would rather divest the day-to-day drudge of necessary admin. That said, we can never avoid this admin and if we do then it becomes a greater stress than it need be and your energies are diverted to dealing with urgent admin instead of concentrating on what you do best - sales and growing your business.
If you would like to explore the opportunity of working together please do get in touch and have a look at the services I can offer.
SECRETARIAL
Crucial for the smooth running of your business
DIARY & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
Know where you are and where you need to be
PROJECTS, EVENTS & RESEARCH
Thorough & reliable - someone you can trust
METHOD - HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Your path to administrative peace
For any collaboration to work you need to get to know someone, their goals and ambitions for their business.
You also need to be assured that you are collaborating with someone who is trustworthy and who works with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity. Working with me will provide you with that assurance.
I really enjoy working with businesses on a one-to-one or small group basis so that I can help make their business a success. I will take the time to get to know you and your administrative challenges and provide a smooth-running admin support role for you.
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
STEP ONE: Let's talk
THE PATH TO SUCCESS
STEP TWO: Taking the brief
KEEPING IN TOUCH
STEP THREE: Regular updates on progress through to completion
SERVICES
Do you have a task, project or idea that you’d love to bring to life? I can help with:
Traditional 'secretarial' work any business needs to get to grips with
Typing proposals and business documents
Business letter writing
Data input
Management of services admin eg. facilities and suppliers
Compulsory business/company secretarial admin and keeping track of renewals
Arranging managing travel logistics eg. hotels, rail, taxis, car hire, flights, road trips
Managing and coordinating email and telephone messages so you know what's urgent and what's not
Diary management - making sure you know where you need to be and when
Liaising with clients in a professional proactive manner ensuring good PR
Research eg. products, services special projects for your business
Event coordination for in-house or external events - an extra pair of hands
Marketing assistance including, newsletters and mailing list management
Proof reading
Website updates (front end)
Problem solving
ABOUT ME
Freelancing as a VA gives me the opportunity to achieve two goals - work independently on a variety of projects, and help others reach new levels of success for their business.
I have worked in many different sectors including IT Publishing (print), Tech (Software & Hardware), Exhibition & Events, Horticulture and latterly in Private Client Law and Legal Training. I am lucky that this spread of industries has provided me with a wealth of skills and experience for you to call on.
In my spare time I have several hobbies most of them involving the outdoors. I play golf at least weekly and enjoy the challenge of strokeplay competition; I have an RHS qualification in horticulture which has enhanced my enjoyment of gardening on an amateur level; and I love walking in the countryside or better still on the coast. My walks usually involve a bit of bird-watching too. I enjoy being outdoors and appreciate how easily it reboots the mind and give the spirit a boost thus maintaining my equilibrium.
RATES
My rate is £30 per hour
That said, charges will vary dependent on the skill level of admin tasks required and the timescales involved. Just ask if you'd like a quote. Charges are made in 15 minute increments and there is no VAT.
I can provide you with a retainer rate for routine tasks if required.
LET’S CHAT
I’m currently accepting new work so, if you could do with an extra pair of hands either regularly or on an ad-hoc basis, get in touch today so we can discuss next steps.