Remember the ‘why’

Starting your own business can be a huge step away from the standard 9-5 as you know it. It can be exhausting, and when we’re tired, we often struggle to stay motivated.

Make sure you remember the reason why you wanted to start your own venture. Write it down, stick it on a post-it at your desk, tell your friends and family. Make it personal.

One of my sons has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and learning difficulties. In September 2019 he will start secondary school which will come with a new routine to adapt and master. I want him to grow up to be a happy, confident and successful adult, and the best way I can help him is to be there when he comes home from school, which is something my previous roles haven’t allowed.

I started Think Admin knowing that it would give me the opportunity and valuable time to provide a stable structure to my family’s day. To be the person they arrive home to, and a listening ear when they need to offload and share their day.

Communication is key

Virtual assistance is often misunderstood and is not how I like to describe my business. Prospective clients can often be put off from using virtual services because they think it means relinquishing work to an unknown source and are understandably mistrustful of this.

My business operates remotely and is my preferred term. I enjoy meeting people and have met face to face with all but one of my clients. We have regular meetings in person, often on a weekly basis, and I am in regular contact via phone and email. I am just like any other member of office staff with the exception that my desk is in a different location.