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Taking care of your arduous and time-consuming administrative tasks so you can have the freedom and opportunity to fulfil your vision.

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Elevate your
business

Rather than wasting your time and energy on tedious and time-consuming admin tasks, you can spend it guiding your business to better performance, increased profitability, and ultimately, long-term success.

Maximise
efficiency

Only pay for the productive support you receive. There are no employment or payroll costs, just one simple monthly invoice. Flexible packages tailored to your needs and the freedom to increase and decrease your hours of support in line with the requirements of your business.

Improve your
lifestyle

Benefit from the opportunity to get back to the things you enjoy. Leave the arduous tasks to us and spend your time on the things that matter to you. Moreover, you can enjoy life with a clearer mind; delegating tasks not only gets them off your desk but also out of your mind.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by your never ending list of things to do? 

Do you fear you might be restricting the growth of your business because you lack time to focus on your vision? 

Has the joy that comes from owning your own business been buried under a pile of unfinished tasks? 

You can discover how it feels to take back control of your business and reduce the overwhelm in your life by outsourcing your tedious and time-consuming tasks to us.  

We understand what it’s like to be a small business with a big vision. To long for the space to strategise and bring about further growth. To crave the opportunity to generate more revenue and create added security. To yearn for the freedom to take time out and enjoy your life. 

We will diligently take care of your social media, emails and many other admin duties so you can benefit from the freedom, space and opportunity to fulfil your vision, whether that’s elevating your business or improving your lifestyle. 

To explore more of what we can do for you, check out our services below or get in touch for a chat.

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Business administrative support

There are many essential, but often time-consuming, admin tasks that are part and parcel of running a successful business. From ensuring a consistent presence on social media, chasing unpaid invoices and keeping on top of the mountain of emails.


If you're starting to feel like these tasks are taking you away from your revenue generating tasks, or the activities that will push your business forwards, then it might be time to outsource to us. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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Lifestyle management

As small business owners, our work life and home life can often blur into one. Replying to emails whilst on hold to the doctors, or remembering your car insurance is due for renewal when you're knee deep in meeting prep.


On top of our usual business administration support, we also offer general lifestyle management, ensuring both your work life and home life remain free from chaos so you can concentrate on what matters to you. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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Specialist support

We offer specialist support to wedding, newborn, family and maternity photographers. With our experience of helping photographers like you, and a team with a passion for photography, we're well equipped to provide you with the special support you need. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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When it comes to finding a VA you can't do any better than Emilie! She is fantastic and has absolutely transformed my business. Since she came on board I feel clearer and more organised and it has been such a pleasure working with her every day. From the moment we started working together she integrated into my business seamlessly, picking up the tasks I assigned to her quickly and doing them to a high standard. Emilie is very detail oriented, fantastic at using her initiative and isn't afraid to make helpful suggestions when it comes to streamlining processes and using both of our time as efficiently as possible. As a neurodivergent person I came to her with a list of things I was struggling with. She took the time to listen, ask the right questions and take it all on board and came up with a workflow that works well for both of us. I know how hard as a business owner to let go and outsource things when you are used to controlling it all yourself. But Emilie has proven to be the thing I needed all along and I'm so grateful to have her on board. I can't recommend her enough!

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As a photographer, it can be difficult to stay on top of your work and keep up with the demands of your clients. Here are some of my favourite tips for managing time more effectively:

👉 Setting realistic deadlines - allow yourself enough time for each task so that you don't end up rushing at the last minute! Distractions are all around us, so take these into account when deciding how long something will take.

👉 Prioritising tasks - work on the most important jobs first and give them the attention they deserve. Delivering galleries to clients on time is clearly a top priority, but so too is working on the growth of your business (something we often don't prioritise enough).

👉 Using technology - use tools like CRMs (Studio Ninja, Dubsado etc) and project management software (Click Up, Asana, Trello etc) to help keep track of your tasks and manage your workflow more efficiently. Automation tools like Make or Zapier can be total game-changers.

👉 Saying no - it's ok to decline certain enquiries or requests if it means you won't be able to deliver quality work on time or if taking on the job would overload you with too much work.

👉 Outsourcing - once you pinpoint the areas that need tending to (social media, blogs, editing etc) you can hire someone you trust to help you out while you continue to do what you do best.

Following these tips will help you stay organised and get more done - let me know how you get on!

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Got a mile-long to-do list that just never seems to end? Brimming with ideas but need a little help to get them rolling? 

It might be time to hire a virtual assistant.

Together, you'll form an unstoppable duo with a shared vision and the drive to push your business forwards.

If you're looking for a VA tap the link in our bio or check out @societyofvirtualassistants.

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I've made it through to the finals!!! 🎉

⭐️ VA of the Year - Solo VA Category
⭐️ VA of the Year - Outstanding VA of the Year

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Ashwood VA really wouldn’t be the same without the support and trust of my incredible clients and fellow VAs. You guys fill me with so much love and appreciation! 🥰 I can’t even begin to express how much it means to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

A massive congratulations to all the other finalists, it's an honour to be amongst so many amazing VAs 👏 👏 👏 

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