The UK economy is bouncing back & hundreds of thousands of employees are returning to a what is now known as a ‘new normal’.
However, with the Covid19 restrictions being extended by another 4 weeks & international travel still being curtailed; we still have some way to go before we can be fully open as a nation once more.
The role of the Online Business Manager & Virtual Assistant has certainly come into it’s own over the past 15 months, with businesses relying on home working practices being adopted & adapted quickly. An OBM or a VA can support your business in a flexible & professional way, interjecting specific skills into your business model when & where needed.
With Helena Parrott – Director & VA/OBM at the helm, the Virtually Smart team are now offering a full suite of business support options for entrepreneurs, SME’s, CEO’s, managing Directors & Senior Leadership teams alike.
Here is an overview of the options available from the Virtually Smart team & how we can support your business here in the UK or internationally with a team of specialists coming together to offer a whole Business Support package.
Executive Virtual Assistant/OBM support
Attending daily SLT (senior Leadership Team) Zoom meetings & acting upon any expectations & or needs presented by the SLT team, coordinating with & updating UK teams & international partners, leading meetings, preparing presentations, group diary management, inbox management & any & all support the team need to allow them to continue with their extensive projects & developments
Meeting logistics, servicing monthly meetings & all other events, creating & collating Board papers, creating agenda & arranging speakers, capturing actions & ensuring actions were completed on time
Planning & arranging international & global business travel (Covid permitting)
Supporting the MD & the leadership team in change planning, business & strategic planning
Collating & implementing documentation pertaining to international patents & legalities
Online Business Management
Project Support, including managing, planning, tracking a variety of projects as needed, including reengineering strategy
Liaising with senior management team on relevant issues to ensure strong communication links within the team.
Management of team communication, organisational updates, distribution lists.
Human Resources, Careers & Policies
Being the point of contact for all new starters
Processing job applications from sift, through to references & interview
Liaising with consultants on a variety of projects including Diversity & Inclusion & Project Management Function Review
Purchasing & team infrastructure
Managing high level processing, invoicing & costing of variety of IT functions
Managing all team purchasing – offering cost saving advice, monthly reconciliation, investigating discrepancies, ensuring all purchases stay within budget
Organisation of office facilities, furniture & stationery
Onsite Administration
Where applicable & safe to do so, Virtually Smart can arrange onsite ad hoc Administration Support in your office & or work space.
IT Infrastructure
Managing IT infrastructure & building company specific intranets for ease of access to information
Content writing & Social Media Management
Project specific research & content writing inline with client business model & target audience
Managing Social Media channels & keeping up to date with what is trending
If you are seeking to outsource your Business Support, Executive Assistant function or are seeking a full Business Support solution for your business; then please do contact Helena Parrott in the first instance Mobile: 07954 994 769 Email: helena@virtuallysmartltd.com
Written by Katy-Jane Mason for & on behalf of Virtually Smart
