A reflective look at March as a “reset” month for small business owners—balancing year-end pressure, new momentum, and the importance of pausing, refocusing, and working on your business.

If this January hasn’t felt shiny or perfect, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just doing January.

At Andiamo Business Assistance in Bingley, we provide Virtual Assistant services tailored to your needs. As a trusted support expert, we specialise in small business support and self employed support, helping you save time, reduce stress, and focus on growth.

This month has been nothing short of amazing. You know those rare moments in self employment when everything feels like it's clicking into place? That’s where I’m at right now. New clients, new experiences, and a flurry of word-of-mouth recommendations have made it feel like the message is finally getting out there—and people are actually seeking me out. That’s surreal in the best possible way.

Reflections from a self employed Virtual Assistant on a whirlwind April—new clients, changing projects, and staying open-minded while running a growing business.

For the past 30 years, I’ve been working in all sorts of jobs, from a paper route to bar work, telesales, recruitment, and even as a holiday rep. I eventually settled into what I thought would be my “real” career. Recently, however, I felt it was time for a change, perhaps an age thing, and wanted to try something new. I decided to dive into the world of self-employment. With lots of support from my amazing family and friends, I took the plunge and started my own small busine

This month has been a whirlwind of conversations! I’ve been at networking events left, right, and centre—morning, noon, and night—both in-person and online. I recorded two episodes of my ‘Strings To Your Bow’ podcast and I’ve started to work with a few different companies. And after all this talking and mingling, there’s one thing that’s become crystal clear: imposter syndrome is everywhere . It doesn’t care who you are, or what you do, and guess what? It’s definitely not jus

As I reflect on this month, I’m realizing just how different self-employment is from the world I used to know.

Building momentum and facing challenges as a small business owner.

Month five as a Virtual Assistant and business is thriving. A new NHS contract, growing clients, and better brand planning are shaping an exciting next chapter. Well, here we are—month five as a Virtual Assistant. And what a whirlwind it’s been! If I’m being honest, I’ve been busier than I expected, but in the best way possible. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve recently been offered a six-month contract as a Contract Manager with an NHS Trust. This means three days a week are

As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting not just on the whirlwind of December but on the entire year. The word that keeps coming to mind is “chaotic”—but in the most transformative way. It’s been a year of massive change, personal challenges, and unexpected joys.

Time flies when you’re building something you love—and just like that, Andiamo Business Assistance is officially six months old! It’s been an incredible journey, and while self-employment is undeniably hard work, it’s given me a freedom I never thought possible in a traditional PAYE role.