Running a small business can feel like a constant balancing act. You’re managing clients, handling operations, planning growth, and trying to stay on top of the day-to-day. The reality is, even the most efficient business owners can’t do it all, and that’s where a Virtual Assistant can make a real difference. A Virtual Assistant, or [...]
What In-House EAs Can Learn from the Virtual Assistant Model […]
Hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) can bring game-changing support to your business. But even with the best candidate in place, success still depends on one key factor—how well you onboard them. At Lily Shippen, we’ve supported businesses across the UK for years, recruiting high-calibre Virtual Assistants, Personal Assistants (PAs) and Executive Assistants (EAs). And in [...]
Around two years ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD. Like many people, I didn’t recognise the signs in myself for a long time. Once I did, it was as though I could finally see the patterns that had shaped how I worked and lived. I realised that, unknowingly, I’d often held myself back, not through [...]
Since launching our dedicated Virtual Assistant (VA) division in 2020, Lily Shippen has watched the market shift and develop at pace. Five years on, one thing is clear: the demand for UK virtual assistants continues to rise, with more businesses than ever seeking flexible, high-quality support. The reasons behind this are varied. For some, it’s [...]
In today’s evolving business landscape, the need for high-quality executive support remains constant, but how that support is delivered is changing. One of the most common questions founders and senior leaders ask us is whether to hire a Virtual Assistant or an in-house Executive Assistant. […]
Why do we network? […]
In today’s fast-paced digital era, businesses face numerous challenges that demand streamlined operations and optimal productivity. As an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may find yourself juggling multiple tasks, struggling to meet deadlines, and feeling overwhelmed by admin. […]
With the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have changed the way in which they operate for good. As a result, there are more and more companies, entrepreneurs and business owners looking to bring on board remote or virtual staff, rather than hiring someone to be based in the office full-time, as was [...]
With more companies, entrepreneurs and individuals seeking remote support now than ever before, it is important to consider what makes a great Virtual Assistant. We have put together what we feel are the key attributes to look out for when searching for the right VA to bring onboard to your business. […]
