Designated PA

Designated PA supported the CEO of on Boards so that she could focus on running workshops and growing the business. Our PA took responsibility for emails, arranging meetings, diary management, customer service processes as well as other tasks. You can read the full case study here https://zurl.co/mPQT.

If this sounds familiar and you think you would benefit from some virtual PA support then please get in touch with Sophie Brown, Head of Client Services for an initial chat - 020 7952 1460.

Today we are celebrating Sara Goff.

Sara has been with Designated for an incredible 8 years today, which is truly amazing! She is a core part of our team, a real leader, kind and welcoming to everyone and a totally brilliant PA. Her clients love her as much as we do and we are so lucky to work with her.

That you for 8 brilliant years Sara 🥳

A virtual personal assistant (VPA) can significantly improve administrative efficiency by handling a wide range of tasks, allowing you to focus on core business activities. Our insight piece https://lnkd.in/e-vdY7zp shares some of the key ways a VPA can streamline admin work and support your business.

To find out more about our PA services contact Sophie Brown, Head of Client Services at [email protected].

Today we are celebrating the 1st Designated Anniversary of our amazing PA Michelle.

Michelle, you are so valued by all of us at Designated and also by your clients, who value your work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude.

We want to wish you a very Happy one-year anniversary with the Designated team and we look forward to celebrating many more years working with you. 😀

A big congratulations to Parvinder on his 2 year work anniversary with Designated PA.

Parvinder …. 2 years how can this be! It feels like forever that you’ve been part of Designated. Your hard work, dedication and wonderful sense of humour set you apart from the rest, thanks for being you, here’s to many more.

Are you interested in finding out if you can be more tax efficient or manage invoicing more effectively?

Our experienced accounting team can help you with these queries and more. We can assist you in building a clear understanding of your finances and guide you through all aspects of tax and invoicing, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business.

We offer tailored support packages to meet your financial management needs, whether you're starting a new business or expanding an existing one.

Find out more about our Accountancy and Bookkeeping services here https://zurl.co/PVXk or message Vicky directly on [email protected].

Congratulations to Richard Dean on his 2 year anniversary at Designated PA.

Richard, where have the last 2 years gone….. thank you for taking the leap of faith, coming to join us and for pretty much redesigning the whole internal reporting structure.

You have made such a difference in 2 years, you are AMAZING, believe in yourself cause we all believe in you hugely, here’s to the future Rich.

Marketing is the aspect of running a business that many SME'sand professionals often feel most uncomfortable with when launching their business or even for ones that have been going for some time. There are so many areas to consider - digital marketing, advertising, social media, events, branding, content generation, customer lifecycle management etc that it can be daunting to know where to start.

In its simplest form, marketing is about effective communication to the right people at the right time.

Who? -identifying your target audience - who do you want to reach?
Where? - understanding where these people are? Are they online or offline or a combination
What? - what do you need to tell them about your business or services? e.g. Are they already aware of you? What are their pain points and how can you show them why they need you?
How? - what is the best method of reaching these people? What marketing channels should you be putting your resources into to get the best return on investment?

Whether you are creating your brand or developing your online presence, planning your marketing is crucial to driving your business forward. That is why the marketing team at Designated PA have a broad range of skills and experience to support you with these tasks and guide you through the key areas of marketing to consider and support with implementation.

To find out more about us visit https://zurl.co/sTKk or email [email protected] or send us a message.

Introducing Vicky Garbett our Financial Director here at Designated.

Vicky leads our accountancy and bookkeeping teams who are all experienced in managing small businesses and professionals with their financial needs. Our team of accountants and bookkeepers will work with you, on a flexible basis, throughout the year, providing you with regular financial updates.

Designated is also a Xero Partner and ALL members of our finance team are Xero certified advisors.

To find out more, get in touch today and see how Vicky Garbett and her team can streamline your finances to be more tax-efficient and manage your finances.

We'd like to share our new Designated PA Newsletter - Designated Digest.

We are excited to share our brand new newsletter along with our new website. You can access it at https://zurl.co/Pp4n. In this edition, we showcase the advantages of hiring a for your business. Our case study highlights how virtual assistants can streamline your administrative tasks and benefit your business.

In addition, we feature one of our clients who shares their experience of working with a virtual PA. We will also be sharing regular pieces in our newsletter. You can read the first one in this edition, and we also introduce other case studies.

Make sure you don't miss out on our news and insights by signing up for future newsletters here https://zurl.co/3iN8

If you’d like to find out more about our services and how we work with small businesses then please contact [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460.

Are you determined to spend more time on strategic planning for your business and less time responding to emails in 2024?

One of the (many) reasons you should hire an executive assistant or PA is to reduce the time you spend dealing with emails.

This is according to Jason Hennessey who published Work Smarter, Not Harder: 7 Reasons to Hire an Executive Assistant in Forbes last year - https://zurl.co/N7l7. Jason is an entrepreneur, internationally recognized SEO expert, author, podcast host, business coach and CEO of Hennessey Digital.

In his article, he summarises the 7 ways a PA can benefit your business.

1. They Reduce the Time You Spend on Emails
2. They Screen and handle phone calls
3. They can attend meetings in your place
4. They manage your schedule
5. They can delegate on your behalf
6. They can fill in where your skills are weak
7. They give you the freedom to do what matters most

If you feel you could benefit from this level of support then contact Sophie Brown via email at [email protected] to be introduced to your new PA.

Council Post: Work Smarter, Not Harder: 7 Reasons To Hire An Executive Assistant Say goodbye to things that don’t need your skill or expertise, and say hello to increased efficiency, productivity and freedom.

Last year a study of 500 SMEs found that 33% felt there weren't enough hours in the day to complete admin tasks https://zurl.co/rYTl. The average business owner needs an additional 4 hours per day to complete admin tasks - does this sound familiar?

Designated PA provide virtual PA support and we can tailor the support to meet your needs and requirements. Whether it's diary management, booking events, travel arrangements or helping to manage emails, we support small business owners with day to day tasks.

In addition, the report found that accountancy/bookkeeping tasks were cited as the biggest time consuming tasks e.g chasing payments, cash flow, tax returns and our qualified Accountancy and Bookkeeping team can support you with these too.

If you'd like to have a chat about our services and find out more then please get in touch on 0207 952 1460.

The average business owner needs additional four hours to complete admin tasks A poll of 500 SMEs revealed 33 per cent claim there aren’t enough minutes in the day to get everything done

For over ten years we have supported small business owners like yours. We understand the challenges you are facing today. From admin overload, competitive market challenges, diary and travel management, customer expectations, through to data processing.

So we'd like to introduce you to Sophie Brown, Head of Client Services who heads up our team of PA's. She has worked at Designated for over 7 years and has a wealth of experience supporting and working with SME's and business professionals. She ensures that our professional PA's become an extension of your business enabling you to focus on growing your business.

To find out more please contact Sophie for a chat about our bespoke services and how we could support you - 0207 952 1460 or email [email protected]

Today we are celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of one of our wonderful PA's! 👏

Katy Watkins, thank you for all that you do, thank you for being the best kind of colleague, always with a 'can do' attitude, an amazing work ethic and a great sense of humour. You're the best.

Happy 3 years with Designated PA and hopefully many more.....😃

Is 2024 going to be the year you create a better work-life balance?

Did you know that office workers spend an average of 2.6 hours reading and answering emails daily, which adds up to a whopping 27 days each year? This is according to a survey conducted by McKinsey Global Institute.

Reducing the time spent managing email each day could save you time to do more valuable work and spend more time at home. An experienced PA can manage your inbox for you, ensuring you only spend time dealing with the messages that deserve your attention.

We share more information on how a Designated PA can enable you to reach your goals in our article here https://zurl.co/S1Bf

To find out more about Designated PA, contact Sophie Brown via email at [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460.

Advantages of a Virtual Assistant for Your Business - Designated PA We all know that it takes a huge amount of time and energy to run a profitable business, but the advantages of hiring a virtual assistant are endless.

We'd like to share our new Designated PA Newsletter - Designated Digest.

Along with our new website we have relaunched our newsletter which you can read here https://zurl.co/Pp4n. In this edition we demonstrate with our case study the benefits a can bring to your business and how they can streamline your administrative tasks. We also take a look at one of our clients and their experience of working with a virtual PA.

We will regularly be writing pieces and you can read the first of these in this newsletter and we also introduce you to other case studies.

If you'd like to sign up for future newsletters then please do so using this link https://zurl.co/3iN8

If you’d like to find out more about our services and how we work with small businesses then please contact [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460.

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Today we celebrate Kate Robinson's 3rd Designated Anniversary working as a Virtual PA .

Thank you for all you do and for being so wonderful at it. Here's to many more anniversaries to come, we all really enjoy working with you and so do our clients 😃

We are delighted to announce that our brand-new Designated PA website is now live! https://zurl.co/KvXH

We're excited to share it with you and hope you'll love it as much as we do. With improved navigation, a showcase of our brand and services, insights and case studies, we've designed it just for you.

Check out our website for more information about our business solutions across PA, accountancy, bookkeeping, and marketing.

This week we celebrate the 1st Designated Anniversary of our wonderful PA Sayuri Walker.

You are a joy to work with and a joy for our clients too. Thank you for all your hard work and here's to many more anniversaries to come.

Today we are celebrating the 5th anniversary of one of our wonderful PA's! 👏

Anna Ingram, thank you for all that you do, thank you for being the best kind of colleague, always with a 'can do' attitude, an amazing work ethic and a great sense of humour. You're the best.

Happy 5 years with Designated and hopefully many many more.....😃

We wish a Happy New Year to all our clients and partners from everyone on the Designated team.

Our objective as a company is to help other business owners become more successful, and we provide a range of support services to enable that.

Being successful can mean different things to everyone and, for some, can relate to achieving fame or status. We prefer to think of being successful as reaching a desired aim or result which means focusing on the ideal outcome. Once we understand our client's aims, we set about helping to achieve them.

The start of a New Year is a great time for all of us to reflect on what our desired aims are and to put plans in place to make them a reality. We want our clients and our team to be happy and healthy. When we deliver on these aims, the rest takes care of itself.

We hope 2024 is a year that brings you the things that matter most, happiness and good health.

Lovely to hear from one of our customers, proving that our PA's really are the best.

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Contact Sophie Brown our Head of Client Services to see how we can help you 020 7952 1460 or [email protected].

A fantastic testimonial from one of your PA clients, it's always brilliant to hear how much our clients appreciate the services we provide.

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We provide the expert support you need, across Marketing, Virtual PA Services , Accountancy and Bookkeeping on a flexible and cost-effective basis. Our team becomes your team, taking ownership, getting things done and enabling you to achieve your goals.

Call on 020 7952 1460

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Let us show you the light!

We have years of marketing experience and knowledge, ready to help your business grown in 2023.

For more information email Marketing Director Michelle at [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460

At Designated we can provide business solutions which will help power your business to success in 2023.

For more information email our Marketing Director Michelle at [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460

For more information email our Marketing Director Michelle at [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460

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