Spiral Orange Business Solutions

Spiral Orange Business Solutions Business Coach & VA | Running a business shouldn’t take over your life. I’m not just a coach with qualifications but no real-world experience.

I help streamline your marketing, BOOST productivity, and create more time and freedom, so your business fits YOUR life — not the other way around. I’m Emma Gordon, a Business Coach and VA on a mission to help small business owners and entrepreneurs transform their businesses to align with their lifestyle dreams. Whether you’re looking to maximise productivity and streamline operations through aut

omation, sharpen your business plan, elevate your marketing game, set crystal-clear goals, master financial planning, or take control of daily tasks, I’m here to partner with you every step of the way. Together, we'll cut through the chaos, simplify your workload, and build a business that lets you focus on what truly excites you. I’ve walked the challenging path of building a business from the ground up, and I understand the struggles. Through determination and a commitment to living life on my own terms, I created a thriving Virtual Assistant business that aligns perfectly with my personal circumstances. My mission is to empower you to level up your small business and make it truly work for you! I’ll be your dedicated guide, helping you build a business that aligns with your lifestyle, values, and goals. Together, we’ll boost your visibility in a competitive market with standout marketing strategies, streamline your operations to give you back precious time, and fine-tune your financial planning to ensure long-term profitability and success. Let’s create a business that not only thrives but supports the life you want to live!

🔥Professional Background

With a degree in Business & Marketing and then running my own Virtual Assistant business for the past 12 years where I have worked with over 300 small businesses and start-ups, I understand the problems that small business owners and entrepreneurs face. From crafting strategies that capture attention to building a strong foundation for lasting success, I’ve dedicated myself to making sure these businesses not only find their footing but also continue to stay visible and relevant in today’s ever-changing market.

🔥Personal Approach:

What sets me apart is my personal commitment to each client’s success. I will take the time to listen and understand the unique challenges & goals your business faces, tailoring my coaching approach to fit your specific needs and I will keep you accountable. How I see myself is not just a coach but a partner in each client’s journey to success. If you're ready to work together to create a business you truly love and works for you. I can help take your business to the next level, send me a message. Website: https://www.spiral-orange.co.uk/

❤️ Today’s tip is to take the pressure off yourself.Consistency doesn’t mean pushing yourself to show up daily, no matte...
15/09/2025

❤️ Today’s tip is to take the pressure off yourself.

Consistency doesn’t mean pushing yourself to show up daily, no matter what.

It means showing up in a way that’s sustainable, kind, and true to you.

✨ It might be once a week.
✨ It might be in focused bursts.
✨ It might shift with the seasons, and that’s okay.

You don’t have to be everywhere, all the time, to grow something meaningful.

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🚀 I don’t just handle your socials.

✨ I help you find your voice, bring all your marketing, including websites, content, emails, ads, and organic strategies together into a simple plan, help you take action, and keep you accountable.

If you’re tired of the marketing hamster wheel, it’s time to stop running and start attracting.

👇Sign up below for my FREE lead magnet on how to make the most of your socials. You will also join my lovely community, where there will be lots of free advice to be had to help you grow your business

Meet the newest (and furriest) member of my home office team, Waffle. 🐶💻So far, their contributions include:🐾Sitting on ...
12/09/2025

Meet the newest (and furriest) member of my home office team, Waffle. 🐶💻

So far, their contributions include:

🐾Sitting on my keyboard

🐾Scheduling unscheduled “walk breaks”

🐾Barking just as I join a Zoom call

Running a business from home means learning to embrace a little chaos, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Because sometimes the best productivity hack is a wagging tail and a reminder to step away from the screen. 🐾✨

Who else has a four-legged “assistant” running the show at home?

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🚀 I don’t just handle your socials.

✨ I help you find your voice, bring all your marketing, including websites, content, emails, ads, and organic strategies together into a simple plan, help you take action, and keep you accountable.

If you’re tired of the marketing hamster wheel, it’s time to stop running and start attracting.

👇Sign up below for my FREE lead magnet on how to make the most of your socials. You will also join my lovely community, where there will be lots of free advice to be had to help you grow your business

📣 Quiet doesn’t mean small.Some of us aren’t loud. We don’t shout on social. We don’t “go live” for the thrill of it. We...
29/07/2025

📣 Quiet doesn’t mean small.

Some of us aren’t loud. We don’t shout on social. We don’t “go live” for the thrill of it. We’re not interested in chasing algorithms.

But we’re still building businesses with heart.
With thought.
With intention.

And we’re quietly rising.

We don’t need to be the loudest voice in the room, because our work speaks for itself.

💬 Not everyone wants to dance on Reels.
💬 Not everyone thrives in launch mode.
💬 Not everyone wants a business that never stops.

And that’s OK.

If you’ve ever felt like you're “not enough” because your marketing doesn’t look like everyone else’s… this is your reminder:

👉 You’re doing it your way. And that counts.

So here’s to the quiet ones.

We’re not shouting, but we sure are rising.

Friday vibes 🌿☀️Out of office and soaking up some garden time with my 4-year-old today.The sun is shining, the flowers a...
18/07/2025

Friday vibes 🌿☀️

Out of office and soaking up some garden time with my 4-year-old today.

The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom, and I’ve got a cold drink in hand. Just need to set up the paddling pool now!

📸 Photo taken by my 4-year-old, who had a little photography session this morning. I think he’s done a great job, don’t you?

Marketing doesn’t have to feel like a full-time job. This is what I told Jake, who, after 10 years of running his busine...
17/07/2025

Marketing doesn’t have to feel like a full-time job.

This is what I told Jake, who, after 10 years of running his business, felt marketing was a never-ending challenge.

If you’ve ever said:

✨ “I never know what to post.”
✨ “I want clients to find me, but I don’t want to sound pushy.”
✨ “I just don’t have time to show up every day…”

Don't worry, this is how Jake felt, and I hear these all the time, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

Most of the marketing advice out there? It’s built for extroverts with free time and big teams.

But what if marketing could feel calm, doable, and even dare I say it....joyful?

💡 You don’t need to be everywhere.
💡 You don’t need to follow trends.
💡 You can attract dream clients by being yourself, with the right support.

✨ Just to help you out, too, if you’re stuck on what to say, I’ve created something just for you:

👉 “30 Content Prompts to Attract Your Dream Clients (Without Feeling Salesy or Stuck)”

It’s completely free and designed to take the pressure off your next post... or 30.

Because you didn’t start your business to spend all day posting.

You started it to help people, and you deserve marketing that helps you, too.

👇 Grab your copy in the comments.

✨ From Overwhelmed to Organised: My Journey ✨There was a time when I was busy but not productive.My days were crammed wi...
10/07/2025

✨ From Overwhelmed to Organised: My Journey ✨

There was a time when I was busy but not productive.

My days were crammed with client work, to-do lists, and marketing that felt awkward. I looked successful from the outside, but inside, I was exhausted, running on autopilot.

Then came a quiet realisation:

I didn’t start my business to burn out.

I started it for freedom, fulfilment, and flexibility.

So I stepped back.

I simplified.

I created a business that works with my energy, not against it.

That meant:
✅ Automating what drained me
✅ Rebuilding systems to save time
✅ Embracing tools like Trello, Later & Loom
✅ And most of all, letting go of the pressure to market perfectly

Even though I’m qualified in marketing, it still takes work. It still takes intention and time.

But I’ve found a way to make it feel more human and less hard going.

If you’re feeling stuck or stretched thin in your business, you’re not alone.

You don’t have to burn yourself out to become visible.

💛 I’ve put together a free resource to help:

👉 “30 Content Prompts to Attract Your Dream Clients (Without Feeling Salesy or Stuck)”

It’s practical and designed for time-poor service providers like you.

I will drop a link to it in the comments.. 👇

Monday Top Tip... Let’s Talk Inboxes.There was a time when I’d open my inbox on a Monday morning and instantly feel… def...
07/07/2025

Monday Top Tip... Let’s Talk Inboxes.

There was a time when I’d open my inbox on a Monday morning and instantly feel… defeated.

20+ emails and counting. Some were chasing me. Some were asking the same old questions.

Then there's me, sitting there with a cuppa that had gone cold, thinking: “Was this really the dream?”

So I made a change.

I didn’t just tidy my inbox, I gave it a proper system.

✨ I set up folders and filters so things land where they should.

✨ I created a few friendly auto-replies that sound like me (warm, clear, not robotic).

✨ I added simple templates for the questions I get asked over and over.

Today:
✔️ My inbox feels easier to manage.

✔️ Clients still get a personal touch, just without me manually writing everything from scratch.

✔️ And best of all, it saves me a good few hours every single week.

Yes, really. Especially on Mondays, when my brain is still warming up from the weekend.

It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes shift that makes business feel that much easier, more manageable, and far less chaotic, and still with the human touch.

So if your inbox is already a bit wild this week, here's your nudge:

👉 Pick one small thing to automate or organise.

It doesn’t have to be perfect, just make it easier for you and your business.

Let me know in the comments if you've got a tip or tool that’s helped you tame your inbox. It might just help someone.

04/07/2025

💛 Friday Thoughts…You Made It

Just popping in to say: well done for making it through the week. Whether it felt like a sprint, a slog, or something in between, you showed up, and that matters.

Maybe you didn’t get everything done (who does?), but I hope you’re proud of something, even if it’s just keeping going.

✨ Take a moment to pause and ask yourself:

What felt good this week? What would I like a little more of next week?

Rest is productive too. So if you can, carve out even a small pocket of calm this weekend, you’ve earned it.

Take care,

Emma x

Here’s something not enough people say out loud…Client relationships?They’re not just about delivering a service.They’re...
03/07/2025

Here’s something not enough people say out loud…

Client relationships?

They’re not just about delivering a service.

They’re about genuine connection.

After over 20 years in marketing and consulting, if there’s one lesson I keep coming back to, it’s this:

✨ Empathy is the secret to sustainable growth.

If I could go back and tell my younger self a few things, it would be this:

Listen first, always. The best consultants aren’t the ones who talk the most; they’re the ones who really listen. Let your client share their story, goals, and concerns. It shows you care, and it builds trust.

Tailor your approach. Every client is different, so make space for that. It doesn’t have to be complicated, just thoughtful.

Check in. Don’t wait for a problem to pop up. A quick message goes a long way.

Celebrate their wins. Big or small, it matters. When your client lands a new contract or finally launches that thing they’ve been talking about, be their cheerleader. It builds lasting relationships.

So here’s a challenge for you:

Next time you’re on a call or replying to a DM, pause the sales script.

Really tune in. Be present. Be human.

Because those authentic connections?

They’ll transform your business more than any fancy funnel ever could.

Are you ready to deepen your client relationships without the hard sell or the overwhelm?

✨ If YES, DM me and join Magnetic Marketing, the course designed to help you attract your dream clients, build real connections, and market your business in a way that feels like you.

Because marketing doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.

It just needs to be true to you and magnetic to the right people.

You don’t need to be for everyone.The more you try to appeal to everyone, the more invisible your message becomes.✨ Beca...
01/07/2025

You don’t need to be for everyone.

The more you try to appeal to everyone, the more invisible your message becomes.

✨ Because when you're clear on who you're not for, the people you are for come running.

👉They recognise themselves in your words.
👉They feel seen.
👉They trust that you get them.

So, if you've been worried about turning people off or niching too tightly, remember this: Clarity attracts and confusion repels.

You’re not here to blend in. You’re here to connect with the right people.

Want to find out how you can make sure your marketing efforts reach the right people? Why not send me a DM, and we can arrange a virtual cuppa and a chat.

The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing at all; it feels like a conversation.👉 When was the last time you stopped...
26/06/2025

The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing at all; it feels like a conversation.

👉 When was the last time you stopped ‘selling’ and started listening?

The more you listen to your audience, the more you understand their challenges, their needs, and the words that matter to them.

That’s how you build trust.

That’s how you create connections.

That’s how you market like a human.

💡 So, try focusing less on pitching… and more on genuinely listening. You might be surprised by the conversations and opportunities that open up.

🌱 A Little Win From Last Week...I don’t always talk about wins, but this one felt too special not to share.Last week, I ...
24/06/2025

🌱 A Little Win From Last Week...

I don’t always talk about wins, but this one felt too special not to share.

Last week, I worked with Lorna, who is a freelance business consultant. She came to me on the back of a client who had done my coaching program and was feeling completely overwhelmed while running her business.

She was drowning in too many ideas, trying to do every form of marketing, but nothing felt like it was working, and in the end, there was too much pressure.

👉 We took a deep breath.
👉We stripped her marketing back.
👉We focused on doing just one thing well each morning

And you know what happened?

✅ She started showing up online more confidently.
✅ She reconnected with why they love what they do.
✅ Yesterday, she landed a new client from a simple conversation online.

It reminded me how much of what I do is about helping people slow down, focus, and trust themselves.

It’s moments like when I hear from people like Lorna that make all the planning, coaching and support worth it. 💛

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, too, remember, sometimes one tiny shift is all you need to create a win that really matters.

Want to learn more about how my Magnetic Marketing Program can help you? Send me a DM to arrange a virtual cuppa and a chat. ☕

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