Sustainable Self Employment

Good at what you do but nervous about being visible? Bingley virtual assistant Chloe Weatherhead on why hiding away costs you work, and small steps that help.

If you've got an idea you'd like to talk through, or you'd like some help moving it forward, I'm always happy to have a chat. The first hour is on me.

Chloe from Andiamo on why labels and diagnosis matter less than understanding how someone actually likes to work, especially when it comes to neurodiversity.

If you're a small business owner or self employed person who'd like a bit of that same consistency and reliability working quietly in the background of your business, I'd love to hear from you. It's exactly how I've become the Virtual Assistant Bradford business owners tend to recommend to each other when someone needs an extra pair of hands.

I think a lot of self-employed people, business owners and generally capable humans walk around carrying far more than anyone realises. We become experts at functioning while overwhelmed. We convince ourselves that asking for help is weakness when, actually, it often takes far more courage than staying silent.

At Andiamo, we believe success is about more than getting ahead — it’s about supporting others along the way. A reflective piece on leadership, community, encouragement, and “sending the lift back down.” There’s a phrase I’ve been coming back to lately: send the lift back down. It’s simple, isn’t it? If you’ve made it up a few floors—whatever that looks like in your world—you don’t just stand there admiring the view. You hit the button and send the lift back down for the next

Are you making these common visibility mistakes in your small business marketing? When it comes to getting your business noticed, many small business owners struggle—not because they lack ideas, but because of some common mistakes that quietly undermine their efforts. If your marketing isn’t getting the traction you hoped for, see if you recognize any of these pitfalls—and what you can do about them. 1. Chasing Every Platform It’s tempting to think you need to be on Instagram

If you’re feeling the pressure of “new year, new you” — maybe a word of the year this is a gentler alternative to resolutions worth trying.

Hiring a Virtual Assistant or a support expert can save you time, reduce stress, and help you focus on what you do best. But many self-employed people and small business owners struggle to know where to start. Here’s my step-by-step guide to outsourcing successfully, based on years of experience supporting busy clients at Andiamo Business Assistance . Running a business can be incredibly rewarding — but it’s also overwhelming at times. Between client calls, marketing, bo

Peer-to-peer support is a game-changer for self-employed people and small business owners. It’s not about networking—it’s about learning, practising, and growing in a space that’s supportive, honest, and non-competitive.

Discover how small business owners and the self employed can simplify objectives with Andiamo Business Assistance — practical, clear, and achievable support.

Andiamo Business Assistance Blog: Their fire drill doesn't have to be your emergency There’s a quote that, as a former project manager, made me laugh out loud the first time I saw it: "Project management is like riding a bike… if the bike is on fire… and you are on fire… and you are in hell." It hit a little too close to home. But honestly, it wasn’t the project management part that felt like fire. It was the people. The deadlines. The last-minute changes. The “can you just…

There’s something about running your own business — whether you’re a startup founder, freelancer, or proudly self-employed — often from people who have never run a business, never tried what you're doing, and have zero experience beyond maybe watching a few Instagram Reels and listening to one podcast. The next time someone offers you an unsolicited “you should” or “you shouldn’t” — especially if they’ve never been in your shoes — take a breath and smile. You’re allowed to do

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.

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.

If you're running a business, investing in customer service is an absolute must for long-term success. Believe it or not, a whopping 88% of customers say that a company’s experience is just as crucial as its products or services. But here's the kicker: less than half of consumers (40%, to be exact) think small businesses provide a more personalised customer service experience than the big guys. In fact, most people (60%) believe larger companies are better at customer service