A 'Virtual' Launch for Mumpreneurs in Somerset

Oct. 23, 2009 - PRLog -- ‘Mumpreneurs’ Sarah Bradley and Georgina Della-Valle have launched a Virtual Business Service for entrepreneurs and small businesses over the internet from their homes.  Their services are securely based on the co-founders’ 20+ years' experience in top level executive PA/Secretarial support and management positions in a wide variety of industries; their new company is aptly named ‘Help Ahoy’ (www.helpahoy.com).

Working over the internet in secure, password protected virtual workspaces, Help Ahoy are not only able to support local clients but also those located anywhere in the world that has a high speed internet connection.

Sarah (46) mum to two young boys, wife to one husband and master of one Office Dog, co-founded Help Ahoy earlier this month with fellow Administrative Superstar, Georgina (37) also a working mum of two.

“Research revealed that successful business people outsource tasks that don't enhance revenue or move their businesses forward.  They work smarter, not harder.  Essentially, we give time back to busy people.  Once freed from constant distractions clients flourish instead of being immobilised by a burgeoning ‘To Do’ List.  We ask clients to ask themselves one simple question before they tackle a task 'Is this the best use of my time?’ If it isn’t, then delegate or outsource it.  Once you’ve worked out the value of one hour of your time, you will appreciate the value of our service.  We're passionate about time management and teach clients how to delegate” said Sarah Bradley, co-founder of Help Ahoy.

The explosion in the trend toward home working means that many entrepreneurs and home based businesses desperately need support but either can’t afford costly employees or don’t have space for an assistant in their home.  One of the many benefits of partnering with a Virtual Assistant (VA) is that it eliminates the hassle associated with a salaried employee.  They have their own offices, computers and telephone equipment.  VAs are self employed so you only pay for the time they are working on your business, no tax, NI, holiday or sick pay and the costs are tax deductable.  Whether you need 15 minutes or 15 hours it’s a flexible and affordable solution.  Help Ahoy’s access to a diverse and multi-skilled network of associate VAs ensures clients won’t outgrow their skills either!

Partnering with a VA can also help the environment.  Help Ahoy have minimized their own company’s carbon footprint, and consequently that of their clients’, as the commutes to their offices involve a few steps!

When asked how they are able to fit everything in as well as being busy mums, co-founder, Georgina Della-Valle, said, “We manage our own time around our homes and family commitments using the same time management principles we use with our clients.  We’re also blessed with superb childcare facilities provided by Highbridge Children’s Centre and have supportive partners at home.  We enjoy what we do, and when you enjoy your work, it just doesn’t feel like work.  The advance in high speed internet technology enables us to work from our homes and has been the key to a healthy work/life balance; which is important not only to us but also our clients.  

Anyone interested in becoming a Virtual Assistant and has a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a PA or Executive Assistant is welcome to contact Sarah Bradley for an informal chat.  


Notes to editors:

Established in October 2009, Help Ahoy offer a myriad of virtual business services over the internet to entrepreneurs, SMEs and sole traders such as call handling, diary management, travel arrangements, databases, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, mail shots, internet research, PowerPoint presentations, event management, shorthand and audio transcription, telemarketing and general office administration, to name but a few!

Help Ahoy’s services are securely based on the co-founders’ 20 years' experience in top level executive support and management positions in a wide variety of industries from large corporates through to SMEs and sole traders.

Help Ahoy are members of the UK’s Federation of Small Businesses, Associate Members of The Burnham & Highbridge Chamber of Trade & Commerce and members of The Virtual Assistant Support Group.

Help Ahoy Virtual Business Services
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T: +44 (0)1278 588448  |  F: +44(0)781 778 7857 |  E: info@helpahoy.com  |  W: www.helpahoy.com

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Help Ahoy are Virtual Assistants (VA) providing a myriad of business support services virtually via phone, fax and internet based technology to support and meet the growing needs of businesses worldwide from its base in the United Kingdom.