Unlock your potential with expert UK Virtual Assistants

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Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list?

We specialise in pairing ambitious entrepreneurs like you with premier UK Virtual Assistants. Tailored to meet your unique business and lifestyle needs, our VAs are the boost your business needs to flourish. Discover the difference personalised, expert support can make:

Bespoke matching: We're not just about providing a VA; we're about finding your perfect match. Expect a VA who's in tune with your business's ethos and demands.
Comprehensive support: From email management to social media brilliance and beyond, we've got your needs covered, letting you focus on what truly matters - growth.
Values-driven approach: Built on honesty, respect, and kindness, our services are about establishing meaningful, productive partnerships.

Whether you're a coach, creative, or entrepreneur, if reclaiming time and focusing on growth sounds appealing, you're in the right place.

Ready to take the next step? Let's discuss how we can pave the way for your success together.

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Reclaim your time with expert Virtual Assistant support

Leverage your most precious asset—time—with the support of our expert UK Virtual Assistants. Dedicated to enhancing your productivity and business growth, we offer a diverse array of services to alleviate your workload and streamline your operations:

Administrative assistance: Simplify your day-to-day with our end-to-end inbox and diary management, ensuring seamless operations.
Digital marketing: Amplify your digital footprint with bespoke social media and email marketing strategies crafted to engage your audience.
Content creation: Articulate your brand's story with our professional writing, editing, and comprehensive content solutions.
Lifestyle management: Balance your personal and professional life with our customised event planning and lifestyle management services.

Facing unique challenges? We excel in adapting to and overcoming new obstacles, ready to tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

Start your journey to efficiency today! Share your vision with us, and let's make it a reality. For a comprehensive overview of our services, visit our full services page.

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Clear and tailored pricing for your needs

We pride ourselves on offering transparent pricing that caters to the unique aspects of your business, ensuring simplicity and clarity:

Monthly retainers: Starting at £350+VAT for 10 hours, our retainers can accommodate up to 100 hours per month, providing premier VA support that scales with your needs. Opt for this flexible structure for regular assistance, adjusting as your monthly requirements change.
One-off projects: Tailored quotes beginning at £1,000+VAT are available for specific, one-time projects. Whether it’s setting up new systems or managing a one-off project, we provide detailed assistance custom-fit to your project’s unique needs.

Choose the pricing model that aligns with your business’s rhythm and budgetary requirements. Our aim is to integrate our support with your business seamlessly, freeing you to concentrate on growth and passion projects.

Get in touch for your custom quote!

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Why partner with us?

Discover the advantages of partnering with Emma Read VA & Associates, where we offer more than just virtual assistance; we provide a pathway to enhance your operational efficiency and business success:

Personalised assistance: Experience the convenience of a dedicated Virtual Assistant who integrates seamlessly into your workflow, handling tasks from administration to specialised project management. Your VA is more than an assistant; they're your strategic partner in success.
Scalable and multi-disciplinary support: As your business evolves, so does our support. You could start with essential email and diary management, and easily integrate additional services like marketing and social media strategy, all managed under a single invoice. Our adaptable approach ensures you have a comprehensive support system that grows with your business needs.
UK-based team for seamless collaboration: Our entirely UK-based team eliminates any concerns about language barriers or time zone differences, ensuring we work in harmony with your schedule for maximum efficiency.

Choose us to experience a partnership that’s committed to amplifying your efficiency and success. Ready to take your business to the next level? Reach out and let's tailor a support package that perfectly matches your needs.

Start your success partnership!

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“My vision was to create a service where professional business support blends seamlessly with the warmth of personal connection. I believe that every entrepreneur deserves not just a service, but a partner in their corner — someone committed to being their reliable ally at every step of their journey.”

— Emma Read

Meet Emma & the team behind your success

I’m Emma, the founder and award-winning force behind our VA services. Since 2016, our mission has been clear: to support ambitious professionals like you in achieving balance and success, without the stress.

Our team of UK-based Virtual Assistants brings a spectrum of skills to the table, from administrative prowess to creative ingenuity. Each team member is a specialist in their field, ready to align with your unique challenges and goals.

Personal dedication meets professional excellence:

Emma’s vision: Inspired by the hard work and dedication of freelancers and small business owners, I created a service that extends beyond task completion to become a partnership in true success.
Our team’s expertise: Each VA in our team brings their unique skills, ensuring we have the perfect match for your specific needs, from managing your emails to boosting your social media presence.
Work-life balance: Rooted in a deep understanding of the importance of mental health and balance, our services aim not just at business growth but at enhancing your overall quality of life.

Ready to partner with a team invested in your success? Discover more about the team by clicking on their profiles below:

We highly recommend Emma and her team for anyone looking to outsource elements of their business and free up much needed time. Emma very quickly matched us with our brilliant virtual assistant, Tanya - and now we couldn't be without her. She's made a huge difference to the day to day running of our giftware business and has a wealth of administrative expertise. We can now focus on creating new collections, develop new partnerships and feel a lot more productive as a result.

Sarah Edmonds, Sarah Edmonds Illustration Ltd.
We recently sourced a VA through Emma's company. The experience was personalised, friendly and very efficient. We particularly liked the shortlisting and being able to interview different candidates to get a match. We're very happy with our choice and highly recommend Emma if you need VA support or other such services. Brilliant stuff!

Rebecca Fitzgerald, StrawberrySocial Ltd
Emma’s VA matching service was perfectly seamless. Emma understood my needs and matched me with a brilliant VA. She is super responsive, professional and has a fantastic and varied selection of VAs to meet your needs. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this service to make your life a whole lot easier!

Sapna Sangar, Healing and Mindset Mentor
Emma matched me with 3 potential VAs and gave me a good insight into each of their skill sets, she also provided a specific recommendation for who she felt would be best to support me, which was really helpful. The speed and efficiency with which everything gets dealt with and responded to by Emma and my VA is great. I would definitely recommend Emma and her business.

Sophie Tully, Nutrition Scientist and Health Coach
We worked with Emma who found us an amazing personal assistant who we can work with virtually. This has really helped our organisation and been a perfect solution.

Alyson McGregor, Altogether Better
From the initial call, through the scoping discussions, right through to the placement of our fantastic VA Gemma - we have been delighted with the service we have had from Emma and her VA Matchmaking Service. The difference Gemma has made to the business has been a game changer for us. Thank you Emma.

Scott Rimmer, Maverick Associates
As she'd taken the time to get to know me Emma was expert at finding the ideal match. It's also been helpful to have Emma checking in and guiding the process of having my new VA. So far my VA's been ideal for my needs - she has a passion for the things I hate doing in my business, which leaves me to get on with doing the things I do best :)

Adele Bates, Behaviour and Education Specialist
Working with Emma has allowed us to hand over so many tasks and operations within our business that we never thought we'd be able to hand over to anyone else. It now means that we can concentrate on the stuff that we're good at. It has been a game-changer for us to know that our business is being supported by such an amazing person, who cares about what she does and how she does it. Emma has been one of our best business decisions yet!

Natasha Johnson, The Celebrants Collective
Emma arrived as a bit of an earth angel just when I needed her most to help me gain time, efficiency and growth in my business. Emma's energy is in perfect alignment to how I work and her positive and sunny outlook is refreshing and a wonderful addition to my business. I so appreciate and value her organisation, high standards of work, and the intuitiveness and resourcefulness she demonstrates to deliver above and beyond. I trust her implicitly and feel blessed to have found such a genuinely beautiful soul. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Romy Wyser, Intuitive Guide, Empath and Spiritual Mentor
Emma is a first-class VA and she has really transformed my live illustration business and my client onboarding system (before Emma came along...there was no system, haha). Super organised and responsive with an amazing eye for systems and simplifying things. Since having Emma on my team I am more consistent, my newsletter actually goes out, and everything runs smoothly.

Katie Chappell, Illustrated Live
I am an illustrator and was finding that a lot of my days were spent doing social media, emails and admin, so I decided to get Emma to help me out so that I can spend more time illustrating. She is super organised and has really helped me clear the decks so that I can spend my days drawing, which is what I love best.

Helen Stephens, Author & Illustrator
Emma is an absolutely wonderful VA and I couldn't recommend her highly enough! I was a bit lost and worried about working with a VA before I met her but she took all of the overwhelm and confusion straight out of my hands. We worked together on an extensive monthly marketing campaign that she provided all the support for. She is thorough, very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and an overall really lovely person to work with.

Marissa Waite, Marissa Waite Creative
Emma is fantastic! She has been a great asset to my team. Every week she delivers everything I ask for and I couldn't ask for any more. I would highly recommend her services.

Krissy Monaghan, Mess Around Ltd.
A joy to work with! Emma's efficiency, thoroughness, knowledge and dedication has helped us hugely over the last 6 months, helping us to evolve and grow a relatively small Facebook group to a busy, popular page which has recently hit the 5,000 follower mark! Emma has been a great asset to the team and we can't thank her enough for her help. Definitely consider Emma if you're looking for support with your online presence and growth.

Rachael Cronin, Royal Voluntary Service
Emma is absolutely brilliant. I've worked with her for almost a year, with her looking after my newsletters (plus some ad hoc work). I love that Emma takes care of everything seamlessly. I never have to chase (if anything, she occasionally has to give me a friendly nudge to send her the content!), there are never mistakes and it just gets done. She also makes great suggestions to add more value. If you're looking to take some of the stress out of your business, hire Emma!

Emma Cossey, The Freelance Lifestyle
Emma is a superstar. She is exceptionally good at what she does, she's quick AND thorough (a real rarity) and she is a genuinely lovely person to boot. Plus, she copes with my endless dithering with patience and kindness. Get her on your team!

Claire Bradford, Creating Ceremony
Emma is an absolute pleasure to work with. Her organisational skills would really benefit anyone looking to have a helping hand in keeping their business running smoothly. She has really helped me get a head start with PR for my business and has done so with enthusiasm and a positive can-do attitude. Thank you so much Emma for all your hard work!

Alice Stewart, Alice Stewart Jewellery
Emma is highly efficient, reliable and professional. She has set up good systems of communication and is very organised! Emma has numerous skills and capabilities. I have been using her services for around 3 months now and I know I’m not utilising her full potential as yet. I highly recommend Emma!

Dr Belinda Coker, Your Trusted Squad
I was wasting a lot of precious time on tasks I didn't really understand which led to poor time management and frustration. This is where Emma stepped in. Emma very quickly understood my needs and was great to work with. I was happy to give Emma free reign and was really happy with her work; her communications to me were clear, timely and always helpful. I highly recommend Emma.

Mel MacColl, A.I.M Change Solutions Ltd
It's been a great pleasure to work with Emma for nearly a year now, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Her professionalism, attention to detail, reliability and excellent sense of what works best make working with her a completely stress-free experience. I always know she'll do a fantastic job and that my work is in safe hands with her.

Jo Shock, Streamlines Virtual Support
As soon as I met Emma, I know immediately that her professionalism would be a great fit for our business. As a growing marketing consultancy, we needed administrative support for a large client project, which saw Emma checking in with us twice a week to process conference bookings and liaise with those who were attending the event. Her efficiency was astounding! She kept to time, communicated fully and added real value as an extra pair of eyes on the project activity overall. I completely trusted her and valued her opinion. A wholehearted recommendation from me!

Hayley Williams, Keystone Marketing Ltd
I worked with Emma on the delivery of a key project for Quality Solicitors. Her efficiency, attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile were instrumental in making the project a success.

Sally Holdway, Quality Solicitors
I used Emma to help with a competitor research project which she completed very efficiently. Emma provided the key information in a structured manner and added additional input beyond what I expected. I intend to use Emma again and would be happy to recommend her to anyone needing a professional virtual assistant.

Ian Marshall, Office Answers
I recently asked Emma for some help with some research that needed to be carried out for my business. It was one of those jobs that, yes, I could have done myself but by passing it on to Emma I knew it would actually get done! She is incredibly professional, yet personable, which is exactly what I'm looking for in someone representing my business. She also uses her initiative, for example by including additional comments in the final document which were really helpful. I wouldn't hesitate in using Emma's services again.

Sue Keogh, Sookio Ltd
I have been using a Virtual Assistant (VA) for just over a year now, and have been paired with three VAs during that time. Emma is in a different class to the others. Obviously being a VA has its advantages in terms of flexibility, but I don't think that makes it easy. It requires discipline and periodic focus to deliver genuine assistance to a remote exec. What I was looking for was someone to help me become more professionally effective, but in a cost-efficient way - the right person is key to that. A poor VA can even be a drain on your time, but a great VA like Emma is gold, and worth every dime.

Ben Sowter, Quacquarelli Symonds Limited
Emma has been an absolute god send for us at The Doers in what has been a very hectic year. She never fails to go above and beyond and consistently delivers. She's super efficient, lovely to work with and I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Jess Sims, The Doers Communications Ltd.
Emma is an incredibly quick, careful and thorough virtual assistant, and someone I also call a great friend since I started working with her. I'm not the most organised of people, but Emma has been brilliant at working around me or helping me keep to schedule, which has been so valuable whilst work has been so busy. She's a lifesaver, and I'd recommend her to anybody without hesitation. Trust me, you need her!

Leanne Rhys-Moir, Heart and Soul Digital

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