Debbie Ewing
Executive Support • Business Support • Systems and Processes• Project Coordination
Support That Goes Beyond the Admin
When your business is busy, it is often the admin and day-to-day detail that bogs you down and takes up too much of your time. I provide experienced Virtual PA and business support – this could take the form of executive support, project coordination, sorting out processes, finding better ways of doing things and simplifying the complex. I am on hand to take work off your desk, bring in organisation and structure, and give you more time to do what you do best – helping you to work smarter, not harder.
Virtual PA and Business Support- How Can I Help?
01.Executive and PA Support
There are only so many hours in the day, and sometimes the admin just needs to be handed over to someone else. I can take care of your diary and inbox, correspondence, meetings, follow-ups and the paperwork that keeps piling up. You can hand it over knowing it will be dealt with, leaving you with a lighter workload and more time for the parts of your business that need you.
02.Business and Operational Support
As a business grows, the systems and processes behind it don’t always grow with it. Things that once worked well can become clunky, time-consuming or simply no longer fit the way you work. I can look at what’s happening now, identify what could work better and put practical systems and processes in place that suit your business and the way you want to run it.
03.Project and Flexible Support
Sometimes there’s a project you know needs doing, but finding the time to actually get started is another matter. You may be going through a particularly busy period, have a backlog that needs clearing, or simply need someone to pick something up and run with it. I can come in when you need me, get stuck in and help you get it done — without you having to commit to ongoing support.
Why Work With Me?
I have worked in administration, PA and business support for over 30 years, and one thing I have learned is that no two businesses – or business owners – work in quite the same way.
I don’t arrive with a ready-made formula and expect you to fit around it. I take the time to understand your business, how you like to work and where you need me most. Then I get on with it.
I am comfortable working independently, using my initiative and asking questions when I need to. If I can see a better or simpler way of doing something, I will tell you and work with you to change it. And when you hand something over to me, I will get on with the job while keeping you in the loop along the way.
For me, good business support is about making your working life easier – not giving you another person to manage.
Working With Me - Simple from the Start
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Getting Things Moving
With a clear understanding of your systems, priorities and ways of working, I take ownership of the agreed work, keep you updated and anticipate what is needed.
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Getting Set Up
We agree the type and level of support that works best for you, and I get to know your systems, priorities and ways of working.
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Let's Talk
An informal meeting or chat about your business and where you need support.
Client Testimonials
"Debbie is fantastic. Her work is flawless and she clearly takes pride in what she does. She is patient, supportive and adapted easily to the way I like to work. Debbie listens carefully, offers practical suggestions and continually looks for ways to make my working day smoother. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
Gemma Richards
Director, Family Law Kent
"Debbie is a highly skilled and motivated PA with an exceptional eye for detail. She has supported one of my companies by assisting the management team with the overall running of the service, including staff compliance, arranging supervisions, diary management, email management and minute taking. I value Debbie highly as a member of my team and strongly recommend her."
Nick Barwick
Director,
Insight Wellbeing Services
"I cannot recommend Debbie enough. As a start-up I was 'head down and tail up' with very little back-office structure. Debbie's calm, considered, professional and friendly approach has taken a huge weight off me and allowed me to concentrate on the business.
She has provided excellent VA and Office Manager support, established back-office structure and introduced ways of working that will benefit the business for years to come. Everyone needs a Debbie in their business life."
Martin Blunden, Director, Greenfire Solutions
Ways to work together
Flexible support built around your business -
whether you need a few hours each week or regular ongoing help each month,
there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach.
Core PA & Business Support
10 hours per month
- Diary, inbox and correspondence management
- Meeting scheduling and follow-up
- Documents, files and shared systems.
- Customer, supplier and stakeholder administration
- Invoicing, CRM and database updates
- Ad-hoc PA and business support as needs arise
Ideal for: Business owners who have reached the point where doing everything themselves just is not working any more, but don't need or want to employ someone full-time.
£250 per month
Executive & Operational Support
20 hours per month
- Ongoing executive, PA & operational support
- Project and task coordination
- Systems, processes & ways of working
- Meeting preparation, actions & follow-up
- Greater capacity as priorities change
Ideal for: Growing businesses that need someone more regularly involved – getting to know the business, taking work off your desk and helping you stay on top of everything as things get busier.
£500 per month
Extended Business Support
40 hours per month
- Ongoing PA, Executive and Operational Support
- Additional capacity during busy periods
- Project and task coordination
- Systems, processes and business organisation
- Regular day-to-day business support
Ideal for: Businesses where there is simply too much going on for occasional support – you need someone who knows the business, knows what’s happening and is there regularly to help keep everything on track.
£1,000 per month
Not sure how many hours you need?
The packages above are a guide, not a limit. Support can be tailored by the week or month to suit what you and your business need. Monthly retainer hours are £25.00 per hour, with ad hoc support available at £30.00 per hour.
Need 5 hours a week, 15 hours a month or something completely different? That's absolutely fine — just get in touch.