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Get to Know Me

Hello, I'm Paula
 

I support small business owners with admin, tech, and digital systems that actually work for them.
 

I bring over 20 years of administration experience, including being a Personal Assistant to a Managing Director and leadership team, working remotely on large‑scale databases, and spending a decade as a PA in a busy lower school. Add in several years as Chair of my children’s school PSA, and it’s fair to say admin and organisation are very much in my comfort zone.
 

Although my career spans different sectors, one thing has always remained the same: confidentiality, reliability, and attention to detail have been essential in every role I’ve held.

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From school office to home office

 

The idea of working from home first took root during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, when I swapped the school office for my home setup. I quickly realised how much I loved supporting others this way, using tech and systems to make work feel calmer and more manageable.
 

I now run my business full time from my home office in the Bedfordshire countryside, looking out over open fields where we often spot owls and wildlife going about their day. It’s a peaceful, inspiring place to work, and it very much reflects how I like to support my clients too.

So why work with me?
 

I’m technically minded, naturally organised, and confident using a wide range of digital tools and systems. I enjoy creating structure, whether that’s within Microsoft 365, email marketing platforms, or the way files and processes are set up behind the scenes.

Confidentiality is non‑negotiable for me, and my friends would describe me as loyal, dependable, and quietly conscientious. I have a good eye for detail, and I take real pride in doing things properly.

I’m also naturally organised in everyday life – I’ve been known to create a spreadsheet for when to sow seeds in the vegetable patch – but I keep things practical and human, not overcomplicated.

Work‑life balance matters hugely to me, and it’s something I help my clients create too. By taking care of the admin and tech tasks that slow you down, I help you make more space for the parts of your business – and life – that matter most.​

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