Working With Lily Attwell-Rowan What Does It Actually Mean When I Say I’m a Strategic Virtual Assistant? When I started my VA business, I didn’t want to be just another pair of hands. Helpful, yes. Handy, absolutely. But also… dependable. Strategic.The kind of person who doesn’t just do the thing, but quietly helps you work out why the thing needs…
Why I’m an Insured Virtual Assistant (And Why That Matters to You) When I started this business, I knew I didn’t want to be just another extra pair of hands. Helpful, yes. Handy, sure. But also… dependable. Professional.A bit of a safety net for business owners. So one of the first proper grown-up things I did?…
I Didn’t Win the VA Best Newcomer Award 2025. But I’m Still Calling It a Win. On 17th October 2025, I said goodbye to my grandad. One of those full-stop moments.Heavy. Important. Bigger than business. That day, I was meant to be at an awards ceremony. VA Newcomer of the Year. A finalist. I should’ve…
Gorgeous WordPress Themes for Small Business Owners: Why 17th Avenue Themes Are Worth It A few months ago, I was in that familiar spiral: Googling “feminine WordPress theme” while eating toast over my laptop. Again. I’d built my first WordPress site using the Kadence theme and a DIY effort. And listen, it did the job….
UK VA Awards 2025 I’m a Finalist for Best NewcoUK VA Awards 2025mer VA!(What?! Still not over it…) Has anyone else ever started something that felt impossible…and then surprised yourself by actually loving it? Same. I’m officially a finalist for Best Newcomer VA at the UK VA Awards 2025Arrrrgh! 🎉 When I opened the email, I genuinely had a “Wait—is…
UK VA Awards 2025 I’m a Semi-Finalist for Best Newcomer VA! A little love letter to the messy middle… A milestone I never expected, and a reminder that even the wobbliest journeys can lead somewhere brilliant. Being a sole business owner isn’t easy.It’s stretched me more than I ever thought possible. There have been late…