We are a team of organisers & planners providing Virtual PA, Marketing, Finance & Bookkeeping services for business owners, consultants & entrepreneurs.
We know that running your own business is exhilarating and inspiring. We also know that it comes with challenges. You are often stretching yourself to cover all bases and are juggling an ever-increasing workload. Which is why our expert teams work collaboratively with your business, providing a supportive and flexible approach to deliver the highest quality experience and the best results. Service
s we provide include:
• Virtual personal assistants
• Marketing
• Bookkeeping
• Accountancy
You want to maximise your time with your clients and focus on growing your business, but many other aspects need to be carried out by someone with the right expertise, that is where Designated can help. We have the knowledge and expertise to accelerate the growth of your business through our bespoke business support solutions. What distinguishes Designated is the enthusiasm and talent of our people. Clients are supported by reliable and bespoke services that perfectly fit their requirements, enabling them to keep ahead of the game in their business and personal lives. We are here to support you every step of the way and provide solutions to help you focus on what matters. Contact us to find out more about what we can do for you:
Designated PA supported the CEO of on Boards so that she could focus on running workshops and growing the business. Our PA took responsibility for emails, arranging meetings, diary management, customer service processes as well as other tasks. You can read the full case study here https://zurl.co/mPQT.
If this sounds familiar and you think you would benefit from some virtual PA support then please get in touch with Sophie Brown, Head of Client Services for an initial chat - 020 7952 1460.
20/06/2024
Today we are celebrating Sara Goff.
Sara has been with Designated for an incredible 8 years today, which is truly amazing! She is a core part of our team, a real leader, kind and welcoming to everyone and a totally brilliant PA. Her clients love her as much as we do and we are so lucky to work with her.
That you for 8 brilliant years Sara 🥳
13/06/2024
A virtual personal assistant (VPA) can significantly improve administrative efficiency by handling a wide range of tasks, allowing you to focus on core business activities. Our insight piece https://lnkd.in/e-vdY7zp shares some of the key ways a VPA can streamline admin work and support your business.
To find out more about our PA services contact Sophie Brown, Head of Client Services at [email protected].
05/06/2024
Today we are celebrating the 1st Designated Anniversary of our amazing PA Michelle.
Michelle, you are so valued by all of us at Designated and also by your clients, who value your work ethic, attention to detail and positive attitude.
We want to wish you a very Happy one-year anniversary with the Designated team and we look forward to celebrating many more years working with you. 😀
04/06/2024
Since the 6th of April 2024, which marks the start of the new tax year, several changes have been made to tax rates and allowances.
These changes may impact you or your business. Our latest blog aims to provide you with essential information on the changes made to Capital gains tax, dividends, national insurance, and pension and you can find out more here https://zurl.co/2REu.
It is important to stay updated with all the latest changes to ensure that you and your business can benefit from them and make relevant financial plans.
A big congratulations to Parvinder on his 2 year work anniversary with Designated PA.
Parvinder …. 2 years how can this be! It feels like forever that you’ve been part of Designated. Your hard work, dedication and wonderful sense of humour set you apart from the rest, thanks for being you, here’s to many more.
17/05/2024
Are you interested in finding out if you can be more tax efficient or manage invoicing more effectively?
Our experienced accounting team can help you with these queries and more. We can assist you in building a clear understanding of your finances and guide you through all aspects of tax and invoicing, allowing you to concentrate on growing your business.
We offer tailored support packages to meet your financial management needs, whether you're starting a new business or expanding an existing one.
At Designated PA we provide experienced and professional PA's to small businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs, enabling you to focus on your business through bespoke virtual support.
We can help you become more efficient by taking care of important tasks ensuring you stay on track to hit your goals. This helps reduce stress and gives you the time to focus on what you need to do for your business.
To find out more about our PA services visit https://zurl.co/5E1n or contact Sophie Brown, Head of Client Services to discuss your requirements on 020 7952 1460.
09/05/2024
Congratulations to Richard Dean on his 2 year anniversary at Designated PA.
Richard, where have the last 2 years gone….. thank you for taking the leap of faith, coming to join us and for pretty much redesigning the whole internal reporting structure.
You have made such a difference in 2 years, you are AMAZING, believe in yourself cause we all believe in you hugely, here’s to the future Rich.
29/04/2024
Marketing is the aspect of running a business that many SME'sand professionals often feel most uncomfortable with when launching their business or even for ones that have been going for some time. There are so many areas to consider - digital marketing, advertising, social media, events, branding, content generation, customer lifecycle management etc that it can be daunting to know where to start.
In its simplest form, marketing is about effective communication to the right people at the right time.
Who? -identifying your target audience - who do you want to reach?
Where? - understanding where these people are? Are they online or offline or a combination
What? - what do you need to tell them about your business or services? e.g. Are they already aware of you? What are their pain points and how can you show them why they need you?
How? - what is the best method of reaching these people? What marketing channels should you be putting your resources into to get the best return on investment?
Whether you are creating your brand or developing your online presence, planning your marketing is crucial to driving your business forward. That is why the marketing team at Designated PA have a broad range of skills and experience to support you with these tasks and guide you through the key areas of marketing to consider and support with implementation.
Introducing Vicky Garbett our Financial Director here at Designated.
Vicky leads our accountancy and bookkeeping teams who are all experienced in managing small businesses and professionals with their financial needs. Our team of accountants and bookkeepers will work with you, on a flexible basis, throughout the year, providing you with regular financial updates.
Designated is also a Xero Partner and ALL members of our finance team are Xero certified advisors.
To find out more, get in touch today and see how Vicky Garbett and her team can streamline your finances to be more tax-efficient and manage your finances.
15/04/2024
We'd like to share our new Designated PA Newsletter - Designated Digest.
We are excited to share our brand new newsletter along with our new website. You can access it at https://zurl.co/Pp4n. In this edition, we showcase the advantages of hiring a for your business. Our case study highlights how virtual assistants can streamline your administrative tasks and benefit your business.
In addition, we feature one of our clients who shares their experience of working with a virtual PA. We will also be sharing regular pieces in our newsletter. You can read the first one in this edition, and we also introduce other case studies.
Make sure you don't miss out on our news and insights by signing up for future newsletters here https://zurl.co/3iN8
If you’d like to find out more about our services and how we work with small businesses then please contact [email protected] or call 020 7952 1460.
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In September 2013, Jane Braithwaite, Founder and Managing Director, was looking for a flexible career and first started providing virtual personal assistant services to small business owners and private individuals.
Jane’s vision was to offer cost effective and tailored virtual PA support to those not ready or equipped to invest in a full time employee.
Start ups, individuals, consultants, small businesses and corporates wanted flexible and affordable support and so the business grew.
At the same time Jane realised the wealth of talent also looking for the same flexibility. Career flexibility whilst certainly seeing more limelight these days is still a ‘lucky perk’ rather than a norm in the workplace. As a result Jane was able to build a dynamic team of people with expertise, wealth of experience, business acumen, loyalty, passion and trust.
Award winning!
Just two years after it was founded Designated won its first award and continued to grow from strength to strength with Jane’s forward thinking, and continued innovation.
WHERE ARE WE TODAY
Designated has expanded and today along with the dynamic team of Personal Assistants, we have a team of Marketing experts, Finance professionals and HR specialists offering flexible and professional support in these areas.
