Before we get going let me introduce myself and my business. . .
About Me & Virtualesque
An Administrative Professional for over 10 years, I created Virtualesque in August 2017 to provide businesses with ongoing, collaborative, virtual administration support to achieve office efficiency and harmony.
Virtualesque combines my love of organisation, stationery and my desire to help others, I believe systems and processes are the key to a successful business and I have worked hard to create and develop ways in which teams can achieve business administration utopias!
Having worked at two renewable energy companies, most notable the Your Group of companies which has won multiple business awards, I like to focus on cloud-based systems and reducing waste as much as possible, so the idea of virtual working was a no-brainer for me.
I am obsessed with advancing my personal and professional development by undertaking as many CPD, short courses, training sessions and workshops as I can manage! I love being able to take the skills and knowledge gained from these events and transfer them to new ways to benefit my clients.
Now, onto the business. . .Virtualesque can help you with a full suite of virtual administrative tasks, which reduces the need for on-site employees and frees up your time to do the things you really want to do in your business.
Brief examples of a support package could include:
Creating meeting agendas, typing up meeting minutes, organising event documentation & scheduling meetings, project administration, process employee time sheets, process supplier invoices & statements and process simple payroll submissions. The creation of business processes, set up of network folders and organise your documents into the new structure. First point of contact HR administration assistance, for example recording holiday requests and absences.
I can provide event and CPD schedules, booking them on your behalf and updating your calendar so you can continue your own personal and professional development.
Off duty, you can usually find me at the mall lusting after ALL the stock at my local stationery stores or snuggled up on the sofa whipping up a knitted hat or with my nose firmly in a book. But my absolute favorite thing to do is getting my feet in the ocean and lazing in the sunshine on a Cornish beach with my loved ones.
So, what is an Administrative Consultant?
An Administrative Consultant is the term appropriate for someone who specialises in administrative support and, with their skills, knowledge and expertise can advise you on how to implement best-practice administrative systems, business processes, tools and resources specific to your business needs. Administrative Consultants work collaboratively, on an ongoing basis with their clients to provide a service package of top-notch support where it is needed most.
How does you differ from a Virtual Assistant?
“So, is that not just a Virtual Assistant?” No, most definitely not.
The term ‘Assistant’ is a term of employment which from the get-go, is perceived as someone who does anything and everything which is not what we offer. You wouldn’t call an Accountant, Lawyer or IT Consultant your assistant, would you? No, of course you wouldn’t, they are experienced professionals in their industry and you address them and recognise them as such, Administrative Consultants are no different. We have specifically chosen this title to set ourselves apart from ‘Virtual Assistants’ and the associations and perceptions of an employment relationship. As Administrative Consultants, we are not your assistant or your employee, we are your trusted professional service partner, solopreneur, business owner and expert in the administration industry.
Purpose of this blog
I am starting this blog to not only help educate readers on the difference between a professional Administrative Consultant and ‘VA’s, but to provide useful tips, how-to’s and fun ways in which we can all create better business processes, working environments and achieve that forever coveted ‘work-life balance’ - along with the odd stationery haul!
I hope you enjoy reading and if you think Virtualesque may be able to assist your own business, please do not hesitate to get in touch and you can follow me on the social media platforms at the top!
See you soon!
Naomi | VIRTUALESQUE
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