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The Virtual Solution

Not everything fits in a box.

2 www.v irtuallydoesit.com May 2011

“Helping you pick the fruits of your

labour more easi ly”

Think Outside the Box

Explore a Business Support Partnership

Creating a business support partnership with Virtually Does It provides the cornerstone functions for your business.

From administration and executive PA support, through to office and business management.

And it’s all done virtually. Don’t worry, the support is real, effective and professional, but your business won’t incur the added costs of directly employing a member of staff.

The majority of support work is carried out remotely from a fully equipped office, but it’s important to still meet, chat, and email regularly. Working virtually doesn’t mean hidden away and inaccessible, quite the opposite, a business support partner can be as much a part of your business as you like.

And that’s the key. As you like.

All support partnerships are tailored to your requirements for your business.

Partnerships can evolve too as your business grows so you’re not restricted and won’t be banging your head against a glass ceiling!


To work, one with another.

Collaborate

Administration and office management can be a drain on a business.

Think of the time spent trying to get used to the latest office software packages, the shortcuts that will help, and the frustrations when your diary doesn’t sync and your spreadsheet formula won’t add up!

All this time that could be spent growing your business, securing new clients, and maintaining relationships with existing ones.

So, collaborate with an expert instead.

Virtually Does It offers four packages as a basis to start partnership working. These packages range from a basic, inwardly facing administration only support, through to a business management package and a proactive part in your business.

Each package is tailored to your business.

No boxes in sight!


To establish, increase and

strengthen.

Build

Investment is fundamental.

We’re not talking pound-notes investment, we’re talking time.

Although your time comes with a price tag, taking the time, and opportunities, to explain your business, its mission and values, your way of working and the way you interact with your clients, builds a strong foundation for the partnership to grow.

Business Support Partners want to be as enthusiastic about your business as you are, and to continually promote your business for you, through their work with you.

To invest the time at the beginning will allow you to reap the benefits as your partnership and business develop.


To encourage, inform and excite.

Inspire

You’ve got ideas for your business.

Perhaps it’s dabbling in the pool of social media or adding a new service or product.

Maybe it’s trying a new marketing strategy or rebranding with a new logo.

Business Support Partners are also good sounding boards.

With a good understanding of business in both the public and private sectors, and knowledge and experience of starting and building a business, coupled with creativity and enthusiasm, Virtually Does It also offers the softer skills to help your ideas evolve.


To thrive, prosper and grow.

Succeed

Experience results and your business will benefit.

Working with a business support partner allows you the time and the space to really work in your business, knowing that the cogs of your business are turning smoothly in the background.

By growing confidence in a partnership, and experiencing the results that it will bring, your business will benefit.


V irtual ly Does It

Business Support Partnerships

Katie Macdonald

www.virtuallydoesit .com

E: [email protected] Twitter: @VirtuallyDoesIt

About Virtually Does It

Katie Macdonald has over 10 years executive PA and office management experience and has worked for senior directors in both the public and private sectors (entrepreneurs, national and multinational organisations).

Katie established Virtually Does It to give a more bespoke PA service, and to be able to utilise fully a high-level skill set in executive support, management and business administration, and the professional skills to connect and build successful and beneficial relationships.

Virtually Does It first started as a ‘5-9’ business in the evenings and weekends. Katie also featured in Emma Jones’ book ‘Working 5-9, How to Build a Business in Your Spare Time’.

“I've reached the point, very quickly, where I am saying "I don' t know what I 'd do without Katie". Think Personal Assistant, and then think again. No need to hire anyone ful l time. No need to sit in the same office. And Katie's a perfect

example of this new, and invaluable, member of your team. Bright, professional, efficient, and total ly trustworthy.”

Ian Weightman, Ian Weightman Media Services Ltd.