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Leave the tedious and time-consuming tasks to us.

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Create
synergy

We take time to get to know you and your business so we can share your vision and drive. With regular catch-up calls we will be by your side tackling challenges and celebrating your successes.

Quickly overcome overwhelm

With our streamlined onboarding process we can promptly step into action, diligently taking on your tedious and time-consuming admin tasks, giving you space to breathe.

Amplify
agility

We understand how important it is for you to be able to adapt and react quickly and creatively to the demands of your business. With our flexible packages you can call upon us when things get busy and pop us on standby if things slow down.

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Administrative support

There are many essential, but often time-consuming, admin tasks that are part and parcel of running a successful business. If you're starting to feel like these tasks are taking you away from your revenue generating tasks, or the activities that will push your business forwards, then it might be time to give us a call.

  • Email management
  • Diary management
  • Document production
  • Social media
  • Data entry
  • Client relationship management
  • Research
  • Uploading blogs
  • File management, including document download and labelling
  • Customer service support
  • Chasing payment of invoices
  • Typing
  • Audio editing
  • Management of client onboarding process

If you don't see what you are after, please get in touch as this list is non-exhaustive.

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Lifestyle management

As small business owners our work life and home life can often blur into one. On top of our usual business administration support we also offer general lifestyle management, ensuring both your business and home life remain free from chaos so you can concentrate on what matters to you.

  • Diary and email management
  • Vehicle management, MOT, service, tax and insurance
  • Property management, e.g. moving house, buying and selling property
  • Reminders, e.g. special occasions, renewals, appointments
  • Organising cards, gifts and flowers
  • Booking appointments
  • Online shopping
  • Researching and sourcing products or services
  • Making reservations
  • Travel arrangements

If you don't see what you are after, please do get in touch as this list is non-exhaustive.

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Virtual Assistant Services for Photographers

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Photographers

Let's face it, running a photography business can be a rollercoaster. Between shoots, managing clients, editing photos, and all the other behind-the-scenes tasks, it can feel like a never-ending whirlwind. But you don't have to face the frenzy alone. Together we can work to streamline your business operations, delegate tasks that take up too much time, and create some much-needed breathing space for your creativity to flow.

  • Studio Ninja / Dubsado set-up
  • Auditing/streamlining your client journey
  • Creating brochures and client pre-shoot guides
  • Submitting shoots for magazine features
  • Email management / replying to client's queries
  • Social media management
  • Uploading blogs
  • Adding galleries to your website
  • Following up with leads
  • Chasing payments / client questionnaires
  • Ordering prints
  • Researching suppliers / equipment
  • Brainstorming new ideas, strategies, packages, processes and systems to elevate your business
  • Accountability check-ins to reach your goals and grow your business

If you don't see what you are after, please do get in touch as this list is non-exhaustive.

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"I came across Ashwood VA whilst searching for a virtual assistant and I'm so glad I found her! She has been fantastic from the start and always there to offer guidance, new ideas, support when I'm stuck and works at a pace I am comfortable with. Since working together the biggest transformation is my CRM. Right from our first phone call, I have had more clarity and feel a lot less overwhelmed, giving me more time to focus on photography and other aspects of my business. If you are on the fence about getting a VA, get in touch with Emilie, she has been a massive help"

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Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of AI, but I'm not quite sold on entrusting it with everything - especially when it comes to social media. I think Semrush has hit the nail on the head with the reasons why. 

What's your take on this? Do you use AI?

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Who else apologises to every inanimate object they bump into? Tell me I'm not alone 🙈

Over-apologising is actually a real thing, and most of us (including me) are guilty of it... 😎

👉 'I'm sorry, could I just check..."
👉 "I'm sorry to bother you"
👉 "I'm sorry I'm not available but..."
👉 "I'm sorry it took a while to get back to you"

No biggie, right?

Well...

Over-apologising can actually make us seem less confident in our professional abilities. And it can bring up feelings of guilt when we haven't even done anything wrong! 

So I've started to change the language I use from remorseful to appreciative:

👉 'So that I can... could I check..."
👉 "Thank you for your time, I really appreciate it"
👉 "Unfortunately, I'm not available, but..."
👉 "Thank you for your patience"

And it's had a really positive impact on my mindset and the way people treat me!

...But I'm still totally guilty of apologising to inanimate objects

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With 70+ social posts to create for clients each month, it's fair to say I have to have my processes down. 

So here's how I create a month's worth of content without losing my sh*t ðŸĪŠ

â€Ē Plan

I find batch-creating way easier than posting on the fly. So, to begin, I map out the content for the month after next. 

This includes what will be posted, when, and the goal for each post ðŸŽŊ

â€Ē Create 

Over the next couple of weeks, I craft captions, and select images or create graphics. 

Because the strategy work has been done, I can switch on my creative brain and let it work its magic 🊄

â€Ē Optimise and schedule

The following week, I write hashtags and ensure the captions include relevant keywords.

I then optimise the posts for each platform before running through and scheduling them ðŸ‘Đ🏞‍ðŸ’ŧ

â€Ē Review

At the end of the month, I evaluate how well the posts have performed, making a note of the best-performing content and reviewing the analytics.

At the end of each quarter, I prepare a report (not just for my clients but also for myself) and use it to tweak the strategy for the following quarter.

Do you have a process for creating content for your business? It's a great way to keep yourself on track and posting regularly. Feel free to DM me with your questions!

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