Top 10 reasons to hire a Virtual Assistant

With remote working becoming increasingly popular, we give you the top 10 reasons why you should consider working with a Virtual Assistant:

1. Cost effective solution – you only pay for the hours you need
2. Flexibility – Virtual Assistants can help out on a regular basis, ad-hoc or for a one-off project; whatever your circumstances require
3. No HR burden – no National Insurance, tax, holiday pay, pension or any other employee benefits are payable
4. It’s a virtual service – no need to provide office space or equipment
5. Tailor-made solution – a tailored approach solely focused on your requirements
6. Experience – many Virtual Assistants specialise in different areas depending on their background, e.g. Events, Non-exec Directors, Legal, Social Media etc
7. No training required – a Virtual Assistant comes fully trained and ready to go
8. Understands how to run a business – as a business owner, Virtual Assistants understand the challenges of running a business
9. No commuting issues – whether it’s snowing or sunshine, a Virtual Assistant is not challenged by the weather!  Your tasks will always be completed on-time and to the highest standard
10. Peace of mind & confidentiality ensured – Public liability and professional indemnity guaranteed.  Confidentiality agreements signed with all new clients and data protection compliant.

If the above tempts you, why not get in contact with us:

T:  01233 643285 / 07958 734383

E:  charlotte@conciergeinthecloud.co.uk

10 fun things to do over the Easter Holidays

With the Easter holidays fast approaching we thought we would give you a few ideas to ensure your Easter holidays are fun for both you and the little people in your life!

1. Take part in an Easter Egg hunt – there are so many around to choose from.  The link below shows some fantastic ones all over the country set in beautiful gardens – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/gardeningpicturegalleries/9957543/The-best-Easter-egg-hunts-in-beautiful-gardens.html?frame=2521221
2. Get crafty, the ideas are endless – Easter baskets, decorating Easter Eggs, making Easter bonnets – http://www.kidspot.com.au/subsection+162+Easter-Crafts.htm
3. Visit the Ideal Home Spring Show at Olympia London – some inspiration for the adults! – http://www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
4. Giant Easter Duck Hunt – London Wetlands Centre – https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/whats-on/2015/03/28/easter-duck-trail/
5. Get baking – inspire your children and do some fun Easter baking – http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/easter-kids
6. Enjoy a family day out at a farm – see lambing for real!
7. Visit one of the many National Trust properties – enjoy the fabulous houses and gardens, but many are also hosting wonderful Easter Egg hunts – http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
8. Get your garden ready for summer – put sand in the sandpit (guaranteed to keep children amused for hours!) and get your vegetable garden planted and ready for the summer feast! – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/10770605/Easter-get-cracking-in-the-veg-garden-this-weekend.html
9. Visit the seaside – enjoy the beach, have an icecream and let the children give their scooters a good outing!
10. Head for the horses – go to one of your local point-to-point events.  Always a good social event!

 

How good are your supplier relationships?

“Charlotte is not only a pleasure to work with, but is super efficient and has an enviable list of reliable suppliers.”

Concierge in the Cloud knows how invaluable supplier relationships are and we pride ourselves on having built up a wide network of effective & reliable suppliers.

Whether you are struggling to meet a deadline, have budget restrictions or event hosts with unrealistic expectations, we know the people who can help make things happen.

For example, today we secured a 30% saving on a print quote compared with the price our client had received.     

If you are struggling to find a supplier either for an office job or something at home, why not give us a call to see how we can help.

E:  charlotte@conciergeinthecloud.co.uk

T:  01233 643285 / 07958 734383

A happy customer….

“A big thank you to CITC for sorting out a very last minute copywriting task. My husband runs a building firm and was in need of someone to write a 300 piece of editorial very quickly. Not only was it spot on first time, it was done within 24 hours notice which meant I could get on with other things which were also pressing.

Thank you so much for your help and most importantly your fantastic customer service. I shall be back!”

If we can help you with a last minute task, then do get in touch.

E:  charlotte@conciergeinthecloud.co.uk

T:  01233 643285 / 07958 734383

Giving you back time….

Concierge in the Cloud has several clients that use our services to give them back that all important hour, either to spend with their family or simply enjoy life!

Typically these clients have demanding jobs with long hours meaning that the limited time they do have is all the more precious.  They do not want to spend it researching the most competitive car insurance supplier, coordinating the admin around their upcoming house move or updating their christmas card address list!  They just give us their to-do list and we complete it efficiently and without any stress.  We will even set up a reminder service so that you can be prompted when your car needs its MOT or service!

We have another client where both adults have high-flying jobs and work long hours, so we are helping to project manage their wedding day!  They simply do not have the time to research suppliers, negotiate the best prices or do all the necessary planning to ensure their big day runs smoothly from start to finish.  With our background in Event Management we are in our element!  We have trusted relationships with many suppliers (marquees, caterers, printers etc), love spreadsheets and have an eye for detail!

Put simply, we are here to make your life easier!

Our service is totally flexible, allowing you to buy time as and when you need it.

The ways in which we can help you are endless, so why not get in touch and give yourself that extra breathing space.

E:  charlotte@conciergeinthecloud.co.uk

T: 01233 643285 / 07958 734383

Welcome to Concierge in the Cloud

“I really struggle to find time to do all the admin for my business.  I desperately need to spend more time building stronger relationships with my clients and growing my business, but I can’t do this without an effective back office…”

If you can relate to this, we can help!  Concierge in the cloud can work with you to organise your business.

Following an initial consultation to ascertain your needs, we are offering 1 FREE HOUR to all new clients who book 5 hours or more, to help get you started.  Experience for yourself just how we can add value to your business.