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.

Nobody’s good at everything. Bingley based virtual assistant Chloe Weatherhead on why handing over the jobs you struggle with frees up time, energy and headspace.

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.

Admin is not the boring bit that happens around the edges of a business. It is the foundation the whole thing stands on. Every invoice sent on time, every client chased without you having to think about it, every piece of information found and filed and ready when you need it, that is what lets everything else run smoothly.

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

Energy Accounting was developed by autistic psychologist Maja Toudal, built around a simple metaphor: think of your energy like money in a bank account. Some things make withdrawals. Some things make deposits. And if you're not paying attention to the balance, you'll eventually end up overdrawn.

July has been one of the busiest months since I started Andiamo, and I mean that in the best possible way. Six new clients have come on board this month alone. Three through word of mouth, which never stops meaning the world to me, two through networking, and one through a Google search. I'll admit that last one had me properly punching the air. I've put a lot of quiet, unglamorous work into my SEO over the past year, the kind of thing nobody sees or thanks you for, so having

If you have ADHD and you've tried working with a virtual assistant before, there's a good chance it didn't go brilliantly. You're not imagining it, and it's not your fault. Most Virtual Assistant services simply weren't built with ADHD in mind.

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.

Whether it's a friend, colleague, virtual assistant, coach, therapist, accountability partner, family member, support group or fellow business owner, having trusted people around you makes a huge difference.

The strongest businesses — and the strongest people — are usually built by those willing to admit they can’t do everything alone.

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

Despite the bank holidays and a very well-earned week away, April has been one of those months where, looking back, I realise just how much has happened alongside supporting my ever-growing customer base day to day.

A conversational look at why reviews matter for any small business—how they build trust, provide valuable feedback, and why asking for them shouldn’t feel so awkward.

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.

When you add it all up, a VA doesn’t just offload tasks—they unlock your time, increase efficiency, and help your business grow. Even if it feels like a “cost” upfront, the return is clear: • More hours for revenue-generating work • Better quality output from a skilled professional • Less stress and more mental space to focus on growth The real question isn’t whether you can afford a VA—it’s: can you afford not to have one?

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

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.

At Andiamo Business Assistance, I'm committed to supporting self-employed professionals and small business owners every step of the way — helping you plan, grow, and thrive in 2026 and beyond.