This week I'd like to introduce you to business mum Sandra Wright from Outsource Virtual Assistant. Based North West of Melbourne, Sandra is kept on her toes with three beautiful kids aged 13, 11 and an almost 2 year old, running a home based VA business PLUS she has just launched a new networking business called Savvy Mums Business... sounds perfect for the Clever Mamma community!1. Tell us a little about yourself and your business... My name is Sandra and I am a multi-tasking mum of three beautiful children. I have two boys aged 13 and 11 and a 19 month old daughter. I am running a home based business as a Virtual Assistant. But I am not any Virtual Assistant - I tailor my services around the client’s needs and offer flexible and personal service to them. I find this keeps the loyalty both ways and I end up forming not only a business relationship with them but also I end up being someone they can rely at on any time; whenever they need it to help them get through their work load. As well as this, I also save them time and money when they outsource the work to me.
2. How did your business begin? I have always worked full time, even when I had my two boys, and missed out on so much time being with them. When I was pregnant with Alana, I wanted to try and work out a way that I could be at home more and be there for all three. So I came up with the idea of being a Virtual Assistant and starting up my own business. After my daughter was born, I pretty soon started researching and setting up my business and within 3 months, landed my first client. And as they say, the rest is history, as I then became more motivated and determined to grow and succeed in my business. And I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the support of my husband and children and family. I now want to grow my business to the stage where I can help other mums do what I do and give them the opportunity to work from home as well. This is something I am very passionate about and determined to succeed in.
3. The bits I love... I love the balancing of work/home life at home and now being able to be there for my children, as well as the flexibility of working from home. In regards to business, I love watching my business grow all the time and I love going to networking events to help promote my business and meet like minded business people. That’s why I think this site is such a great thing.
4. The bits I not-so-love... I can honestly say there are no bits I not-so-love. I am enjoying every bit of juggling family life and growing a business.
5. Any tips for other Clever Mammas? Don’t lose focus and motivation. Starting a small business is not easy and takes up a lot of time, but it is worth it! Also, I highly recommend networking – take it from me it helps your knowledge and business.
6. Devonshire Tea versus Coffee & Cake??? Well, I love both scones and cake, but only drink tea and hot chocolate.
Thanks so much Sandra for popping in and letting us all get to know you and your business better. To find out even more about how Outsource Virtual Assistant can assist with your admin needs, and tailor a solution that's perfect for you, check out the listing on the Clever Mamma Directory. And if you're in Melbourne be sure to check out Sandra's latest venture Savvy Mum's Business, a networking event for business mums where kids are welcome! Find details here on the Clever Mamma Blog. Be quick as bookings close this week!
I totally agree with Sandra. Being a virtual assistant definitely has its perks. Aside from having a flexible schedule, and balanced work and family life, as a virtual assistant, you can save on costs from renting office space, office equipment, and setup your office at home. The start-up cost is also very low. As long as you have your own computer, and a very good internet connection, you can start-up your own virtual assistant office at a very low capital.
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