June 2025

June was a month of steady growth, small wins, and valuable lessons. Through my work as a virtual assistant and support expert in Bingley, I continue to provide practical, down-to-earth self employed support and small business support. This month’s blog posts reflect on the realities of solo business life—sharing insights, mindset shifts, and strategies designed to help the self-employed stay focused, feel supported, and build their business on their own terms.

A Year of (Aldi) Champagne Moments – Reflections on My First Year in Business 🥂

As my little business tiptoes toward its very first birthday (1st July — mark your diaries, or feel free to pop a gift in the post! 😉), I find myself reflecting on the past 12 months with a glass of very reasonably priced Aldi Champagne in hand and a whole lot of gratitude in my heart.

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Nice People Finish First (Eventually)

We often hear the phrase “Nice guys finish last.” But in business—and in life—I’ve found the opposite to be true. People like working with nice people. Not the flashy ones shouting the loudest online. Not the ones who make life complicated. But the ones who just… make everything that bit easier.

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Forget Perfect—Just Delegate Your Way

We often hear that delegation is a skill. And it’s true. You can take courses on it, read books about it, and attend training sessions that break it down into bullet points and flowcharts. There’s a whole industry built on helping people learn how to delegate the "right" way.

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From Fax Machines to Future-Proofing: Reflections on Induction, Then and Now

I don’t consider myself old (some may try to argue I’m middle-aged — I respectfully disagree), but every now and then, something reminds...

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