By Nina Assam, Director at Soora So you’re looking to book a professional photographer to shoot your team. You want someone who can come to your offices in order to ensure there’s less disruption to you and your colleagues. But where do you start and how do you know who the right photographer would be? Here are […]

Louise joined Criton almost 2 years ago and since then her role has grown from part time EA to full time EA and Operations Manager. In 2020, Louise was a finalist at the PA Life Star Awards and in 2021 has contributed two articles ‘How to juggle home schooling while working as an EA‘ and […]

Sarah Szekir-Papasavva, Founder of Apt Virtual Assistance, comes from an artistic background, having studied a Masters Degree in Fine Art at the University of Leeds before building a career as a PA. Sarah trained as an Executive Assistant, followed by a Virtual Assistance course, before using her experience to start Apt Virtual Assistance. Sarah offers a […]

Joanne Manville Virtual Assistance has been running for over five years and has evolved from ‘just’ Joanne to a team of amazing VAs. In this interview PA Life speaks to Joanne about why she decided to become a Virtual Assistant, the South West VA Collaboration and essential tools she uses in her in day-to-day role. […]

As the Institution of Engineering and Technology celebrates its 150-year anniversary this year, IET Venues is hailing the top inventions since the Institution’s inception that continue to shape the way we run events.   The event industry has utilised every aspect of technology throughout its history, in a lot of ways pushing the boundaries of […]

We set out to find the top PAs, EAs, VAs, Office Managers and Corporate Bookers from across the UK as part of the PA Life Star Awards 2020 – and the winners were revealed at the PA Life Virtual Christmas Party!   The five Star Award categories were: PA of the Year, Rising Star, Multi-Tasker of […]

Sarah Damani runs a successful Alchemy Virtual Assistance (VA) Hub where she supports multiple business owners with their PA, marketing and administration under the trusted and award-winning Alchemy brand. She became an Alchemy VA Hub Manager in December 2019 – three months before COVID hit – and rose above the challenges of the pandemic to […]

By Polly Stobinski, Top Banana Venue finding requests tend to be one of those things that lands on your desk, normally at the last minute, and fills you with dread. It can be one of those jobs that you think at first will only take you a short amount of time, but after receiving endless […]

Editor of PA Life Hayley Somerscales spoke with Niamh Smithers, Senior Executive Assistant at ESW and PA Life Star Award finalist for PA of the Year 2020… During the interview Niamh shares how she became an Executive Assistant, her current responsibilities, personal development, having dyslexia in the workplace and her advice to others with dyslexia. […]

What internal scripts do you have running through your mind on any given day? Are they positive or negative? Transformational coach and healer Amy Gallagher explains why a healthy mind is as important as a healthy body and gives you tips on how to create a more empowering mindset. To book a session with Amy please […]

City Pantry, the UK’s favourite corporate caterer, is here for YOU while working from home this January. So, if you are taking part in Veganuary or need a mood booster, they’ve got you covered.   Professionals at keeping teams engaged and happy while working from home, City Pantry are here to give advice on employee […]

Thirty-one percent of small business owners said embracing new technology helped their business during COVID-19, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 small business owners revealed that for 25% of respondents, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital tools for their business. While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on small businesses are far-reaching, results […]

Transformational Coach and Healer Amy Gallagher explains why you should say no to New Year’s resolutions and instead focus on creating a bigger vision in 2021. New Year’s resolutions can often feel a bit negative and are usually about things that you should stop doing, for example: Stop smoking Stop drinking Lose Weight Use social […]

If you are a PA or EA who has not considered private jet charter, now is the time to explore the benefits. Whether you’re planning a business flight to Brussels or a weekend in Dublin, London Jet Charter can take the hassle out of searching for an available aircraft.   Over the years London Jet […]

Join Transformational Coach and Healer Amy Gallagher for a guided meditation session that will help ground your energy, clear negativity and create a sense of renewal. No meditation experience is necessary, simply follow the video below:   The second lockdown has been more challenging than the first for many people. After nearly a year of […]

By Nicky Yates, Founder, Woodhaven Space Passionate about well-being and the environment, Woodhaven has been created to nurture the mind and body. Combining green and state of the art eco-smart technology this premier retreat in Woking integrates venue space for meetings and training workshops. Woodhaven also offers exclusive use for one company or group, setting […]

Transformational Coach Amy Gallagher offers some insightful guidance on how to keep your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing at the top of your list in the video below:   With Lockdown 2.0 well underway, Amy’s top tips are: Limit your daily news intake – Too much news intake can be overwhelming causing anxiety and negativity. […]

Lenstore has partnered with yoga teacher Phoebe Greenacre to produce a step-by-step video illustrating some exercises that will help reduce eye fatigue. The five exercises are: Palming Rub your palms together to create heat and place your hands over your eyes for 10 seconds. This will allow any tension accumulated in the back of your eyes to […]