Alchemy Virtual Assistance’s newest franchisee is Laura Barley – a former Police Officer who has overcome her own personal hardship and loss to embark on a new career path. Following the unexpected passing of her husband from meningitis five years ago, and driven by the desire to create a flexible and fulfilling career to secure […]

A Virtual Assistant has bucked the trend in her first year of trading by supporting more than double the number of clients than the industry average – despite starting during Covid. Eloise Robb set-up an Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) franchise hub from her home office in Chorley in July 2020 when she realised that virtual […]

A Midlands-based virtual assistant franchise business has seen off thousands of applicants to reach the regional finals in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA) 2021. Suzy (pictured, above) and Paul Sanders of Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) were picked from almost 5,000 entrepreneurs UK-wide to become one of only six finalists in the Midlands Family Business […]

By Suzy Sanders, Founder and Franchisor at Alchemy Virtual Assistance Email anxiety is very real! Whilst technology enables us to communicate fast, effectively and in real time. It also brings with it a whole heap of practical and mental strain. I am not one for striving to achieve ‘inbox zero’ – yet another impossible standard! […]

As the admin and business support services sector continues to rise, one Northamptonshire virtual assistant is proving that business start-ups can still succeed in the changing landscape. Sarah Damani, from Wellingborough, recently celebrated her first business birthday having launched her Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) Hub in December 2019, three months before the pandemic when high business birth […]

Suzy Sanders quit the 9-5 when she fell pregnant and wanted to spend more time at home. She became a Virtual Assistant, realised she could help others looking to do the same and then set up the Alchemy VA franchise. She tells all to PA Life…  Why did you choose to become a Virtual Assistant? […]

At a time when many are seeking more flexible, homeworking career options, a new book is promising to empower virtual assistants to create their own thriving businesses. The Alchemy of Virtual Assistance: Creating a successful virtual assistant business around your family by award-winning VA Suzy Sanders, has been unveiled during a recent online launch event. Sharing […]