Looking for no-strings admin support?
What Ali’s Office Support can do for you.
I work with clients who don’t need or can’t afford full-time admin help. With me, there’s no long-term commitment (unless you want it), no big chunk out of your budget. Just me – when you need me! You can hire me for a one-off task, an hour or so a week, a few days a month or an ongoing project. I can come to your office or home or I can work remotely – or do a mix of all three. It really is that flexible. It’s cost effective, too. I work for you when you need me and stop when you don’t.For your business…
You have a brilliant business – but there are some bits you just hate doing or simply don’t have time for.
I free you up to concentrate on what you love and do best.
Step away from the keyboard…
Word processing can be very time-consuming. That’s why I’m here. Big or small, I take on all your typing tasks for you and can work from notes or digital recordings:
- business + personal correspondence
- letters
- memos
- reports
- minutes
- manuscripts for authors
- manuals
- proposals
- tenders
Say hello to your accounts assistant
All those little accounts jobs giving you a headache? Hand them over to me and I’ll…
- keep your ledgers up to date
- raise invoices and statements
- compile your monthly expenses
- create spreadsheets/reports of financial information
- chase payments (you know how much you hate that!)
Get a sparkling new database
Old database? No database? There’s nothing I love more than organising databases – honestly, it gives me a wonderful feeling to know I have collated a whole lot of data into meaningful and usable information as good data management is the heart of any successful business forming the backbone of marketing and sales.
A very popular service is the data entry of all the business contacts collected from networking meetings. How many valuable business cards do you have stored in the back of a drawer? How much business are you losing because you are not communicating with all your contacts?
I am also familiar with databases in the legal field such as SOS and LEAP.
Meet your mini marketing department
I can help you with your marketing campaigns, create and send
Hand over your diary and emails
Are you drowning in emails? Got a diary that’s out of control? Let me manage things for you. I’ll arrange meetings and appointments, keep a log of regular dates, manage your task lists and sort and prioritise your emails. All this and I’ll also issue you with prompts and reminders so you don’t miss a thing.
Enjoy having an events manager
Conferences, training courses, away days – it takes enough of your time putting together the content, the last thing you need is to organise the whole shebang too. That’s why I take over and deal with everything – venue, accommodation, catering, equipment hire, invitations, client feedback and whatever else you need either before or on the day.
For your favourite clients
I source and send out unique cards, handwritten with your personal message. I also find your clients the perfect thank you gift.
Where did I put the stapler?
Don’t know where to find anything in your office? Can’t think straight with all the clutter? Whether you need a bit of a tidy-up or a full-scale spring clean, I’ll come to your workplace and get everything neat and organised again.
Step away from the keyboard…
Word processing can be very time-consuming. That’s why I’m here. Big or small, I take on all your typing tasks for you and can work from notes or digital recordings:
- business + personal correspondence
- letters
- memos
- reports
- minutes
- manuscripts for authors
- manuals
- proposals
- tenders
Say hello to your accounts assistant
All those little accounts jobs giving you a headache? Hand them over to me and I’ll…
- keep your ledgers up to date
- raise invoices and statements
- compile your monthly expenses
- create spreadsheets/reports of financial information
- chase payments (you know how much you hate that!)
Get a sparkling new database
Old database? No database? There’s nothing I love more than organising databases – honestly, it gives me a wonderful feeling to know I have collated a whole lot of data into meaningful and usable information as good data management is the heart of any successful business forming the backbone of marketing and sales.
A very popular service is the data entry of all the business contacts collected from networking meetings. How many valuable business cards do you have stored in the back of a drawer? How much business are you losing because you are not communicating with all your contacts?
I am also familiar with databases in the legal field such as SOS and LEAP.
Meet your mini marketing department
I can help you with your marketing campaigns, create and send
Hand over your diary and emails
Are you drowning in emails? Got a diary that’s out of control? Let me manage things for you. I’ll arrange meetings and appointments, keep a log of regular dates, manage your task lists and sort and prioritise your emails. All this and I’ll also issue you with prompts and reminders so you don’t miss a thing.
Enjoy having an events manager
Conferences, training courses, away days – it takes enough of your time putting together the content, the last thing you need is to organise the whole shebang too. That’s why I take over and deal with everything – venue, accommodation, catering, equipment hire, invitations, client feedback and whatever else you need either before or on the day.
For your favourite clients
I source and send out unique cards, handwritten with your personal message. I also find your clients the perfect thank you gift.
Where did I put the stapler?
Don’t know where to find anything in your office? Can’t think straight with all the clutter? Whether you need a bit of a tidy-up or a full-scale spring clean, I’ll come to your workplace and get everything neat and organised again.
What my clients say…
‘Alison provided holiday cover for my business and did a fantastic job. She quickly picked up what was needed and was even able to deal with technical customer enquiries. She left me feeling confident the job was in hand so I was able to enjoy my holiday and not worry about work.’
‘Alison is highly efficient and trustworthy. Over a number of years she’s helped us in our business, taking on a range of tasks including general admin, work on GDRP and setting up standard documents – all of which has saved us a lot of time.’
‘Alison has worked with me on a number of projects over the past few years. She deals with the admin for my Women In Business Networking group, which has 100 members, and also represents the group for me at the annual 3 Counties Business Expo, after which she follows up on potential leads and fields questions on my behalf. Alison is super-efficient – ask her to do something and it’s done with speed, accuracy and efficiency. And as well as completing set tasks, she’s brilliant at coming up with suggestions and ideas on ways to improve my business.’
‘Alison works with me in the capacity of legal secretary. She’s diligent, accurate and proactive, sharing ideas to improve workflow and processes. She also has a calm demeanour and puts (often unsettled) clients at ease.’
For your home…
You’re busy running your business but you still have a home to run, kids to organise, the cat to feed.
Take a load off and let me do the legwork for you.
Want to spend your down time sorting your life out?
Didn’t think so! I’ll find you…- the best utility prices
- a reliable cleaner/gardener/handyman
- the cheapest insurance quotes
- a local piano teacher
- the nearest ballet class
- a care home for your parents
- a replacement fridge freezer/cooker/washing machine
Treat yourself to a coffee break while I do all your time-consuming errands.
I can…
- pick up dry cleaning
- collect deliveries from the Post Office
- return library books
- call a plumber/electrician/builder
- arrange your weekly food shop
- book appointments for GP/hairdresser/dentist/massage
- organise your family diary
Need a holiday?
Don’t get stressed before you go. I’m here to…
- book travel, accommodation, car hire
- deal with passport applications
- organise currency
- sort your insurance
- source bars, restaurants + places to visit
- arrange a house/pet sitter
- get you checked in online
- do pre-holiday shopping
- check the weather forecast
- organise a grocery shop for your return
Forgotten Auntie Flo’s birthday? Hosting a kids’ party next week?
Don’t panic! Leave
- find the perfect card
- organise parties
- write, stamp and send cards (very popular at Christmas!)
- source gifts for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries
- source caterers, cake makers, entertainers etc
- arrange goodie bags
Want to spend your down time sorting your life out?
Didn’t think so! I’ll find you…- the best utility prices
- a reliable cleaner/gardener/handyman
- the cheapest insurance quotes
- a local piano teacher
- the nearest ballet class
- a care home for your parents
- a replacement fridge freezer/cooker/washing machine
Treat yourself to a coffee break while I do all your time-consuming errands.
I can…
- pick up dry cleaning
- collect deliveries from the Post Office
- return library books
- call a plumber/electrician/builder
- arrange your weekly food shop
- book appointments for GP/hairdresser/dentist/massage
- organise your family diary
Need a holiday?
Don’t get stressed before you go. I’m here to…
- book travel, accommodation, car hire
- deal with passport applications
- organise currency
- sort your insurance
- source bars, restaurants + places to visit
- arrange a house/pet sitter
- get you checked in online
- do pre-holiday shopping
- check the weather forecast
- organise a grocery shop for your return
Forgotten Auntie Flo’s birthday? Hosting a kids’ party next week?
Don’t panic! Leave
- find the perfect card
- organise parties
- write, stamp and send cards (very popular at Christmas!)
- source gifts for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries
- source caterers, cake makers, entertainers etc
- arrange goodie bags
What my clients say…
‘Alison supports my elderly mother with all aspects of living – arranging for shopping, cleaning, ironing and personal hygiene. She’s kind and reliable, nothing is too much trouble and everything is done with good humour and a smile.’
‘Alison organised my mother’s 100th birthday celebrations which greatly relieved the pressure on me and I could enjoy the day. As well as things like the cake, flowers and food, Alison also ordered the telegram from the Queen, which I didn’t realise I had to do. She also arranged for two separate rooms at the nursing home for the guests so my mother could see people in stages and not get too tired or overwhelmed. I’d totally recommend Alison and her calm efficient manner of dealing with everything.’
‘Alison has been doing my bookkeeping for several years, working her magic on my disorganised accounts. How she makes sense of it all is beyond me! Alison is efficient and easy to work with, and she’s freed up my time so I can do the work I’m good at.’
Prices that work for you…
Who wants to pay for a service they don’t use? Not you, that’s for sure.
That’s why we agree how long you want me for and I charge per hour. And to keep you in control I keep you posted on how things are going – so when I’m nearing the end of your time allowance you can tell me to stop work or keep going.
I’ve also priced up my services to make things even more affordable for you…
Let's keep this casual...
Rate per hour – £30
Get a weekly package
5 hours per week – £145
10 hours per week – £280
20 hours per week – £540
This could be a long-term thing...
Looking to hire me for a set number of hours per week or month on an ongoing basis? I offer discounted retainer rates so let’s have a chat.
I’m Alison Slack…
… and I pick up the slack in your business. It’s something I’ve been doing for over 25 years as a PA for a whole host of companies. I’ve worked with district councils, architects, lawyers, photographers, life coaches, osteopaths, start-ups and budding novelists, to name just a few.
In 2015 I set up on my own as a virtual assistant so I could help businesses that wanted office support they could dip in and out of. I could be there when they needed me, gone when they didn’t.
I’m a super-efficient, multi-tasking, highly organised person who quietly gets things done. I’m also a bit of a bossy boots – in a good way. I don’t tell you how to run your business, but I don’t hold back on helpful suggestions that could save you time or money (or both). And I’m a great listener – so I quickly get to know you and your business and what you need from me.
What drives me? I want your business to succeed – so I love taking on all the tasks you hate/don’t have time for/aren’t any good at and freeing you up to focus on what you’re brilliant at.
When I’m not working…
…I’m juggling my own life. There’s always something – making time to see my son when he gets leave (a sub-mariner in the Royal Navy). Spending time with my family and friends, organising a night out or a holiday for me and my husband. To relax I knit, swim and dabble in photography. I also love reading and belong to a book club. My favourite chill-out place is beside the sea at Salcombe in Devon.
I’m ready to help you…
You can get in touch with me on…
07715 364212
info@alisofficesupport.co.uk
Or pop me over a message using the contact form and I’ll get right back to you.