After a lovely week away in Devon, I have come home feeling refreshed, recharged and genuinely ready to get back to work as a self employed virtual assistant. For the whole week, I completely switched off from client work. No emails. No admin. No checking in. No squeezing in a few jobs while I was […]
🌟 The UK tax system is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). I don’t mean to panic everyone, but I want you all to be prepared for what is coming! This initiative specifically impacts self-employed individuals (with turnover over £50,000 in the year 2024-25) and […]
Reflecting on Success: Business Year in Review. 2025 has been a big year for me and for Vicki Admin Fairy®. Not because everything was perfect, but because a lot happened alongside the day-to-day work of supporting my clients. There have been moments of recognition, opportunities I never expected, and times when I have had to […]
Practical support, quiet encouragement, and permission to rest this Christmas Discover how Calm Business Support can transform your approach this festive season. If you’re crawling toward the end of the year with 47 tabs open, a half-decorated tree, and a business to-do list that keeps rolling into tomorrow… I get it. December often brings reflection, […]
A Must-Read Book for Virtual Assistants Who Want to Build Confidence, Set Boundaries, and Grow a Successful Business If you are a Virtual Assistant trying to build confidence, attract better clients, and grow your business with clarity, The VA Companion Book was written for you. When I first stepped into self-employment, I thought I had […]
Discover the VA Confidence & Clarity Pack: the ultimate toolkit for new and growing Virtual Assistants to boost confidence, set boundaries, and grow with clarity. The insights provided will help you become one of the top Clarity & Confidence Virtual Assistants in the industry. Starting a Virtual Assistant (VA) business is exciting. But it can […]
One of the biggest blessings of running my own business as a Virtual Assistant is freedom. Freedom to work when I want, how I want, and most importantly – the freedom to take care of myself without needing to justify my every move to a manager. No annual leave forms. No chasing flexi-time. Just a […]
As I get ready to attend the PA Awards West Midlands this Friday 🥂, I’ve found myself in a reflective mood. Not just about what to wear (although that’s definitely a consideration 😅), but about what it means to be recognised. To have your work seen. To step out from behind the laptop and take […]
Running a small business often means juggling various tasks, including sales and marketing, invoicing, customer service, and administration. In the middle of all this, one thing that often gets overlooked is data protection — specifically, the GDPR. 📄🔐 But GDPR isn’t just for corporations with data centres and legal teams. It applies to freelancers, solo […]
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a highly skilled professional who provides administrative, technical, or creative support to businesses remotely. They take on tasks that would otherwise eat up your valuable time—allowing you to focus on growing your business instead of drowning in admin. VA’s can manage a range of tasks, including:✅ Email & diary management […]