VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT SERVICES
for Business Owners, Leaders, and Entrepreneurs

Creating quality time for you to focus on clients and the core business activities, while keeping your business running smoothly in the background.

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Providing Virtual Executive Assistants with the skills and experience to match your specific requirements. 

Whether it’s one Virtual Assistant, or a small team, we provide the expertise and flexibility to meet your changing needs.

Small Business Owners

• Hire a Virtual Executive Assistant only for the hours you need, typically from as little as 5 to 15 hours each week

• Delegate the routine admin and business tasks that consume your working day

•  Create the time to focus 100% on your clients and strategically growing your business

SMEs

•  As your business grows, hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant is a cost-effective alternative to a full-time employee

•  Grow a flexible team of Virtual Assistants with the specialist skills required as each new role evolves

•  Get high-level Virtual Executive Assistant support, for significantly less than a full-time PA salary

Start-ups

•  Keep your funding purely for scaling up. Hire Virtual Executive Assistant support only when you need it 

•  Need a new skillset quickly? Let us parachute in a Virtual Assistant with the right expertise for you

•  Stay lean and agile as you grow. No long-term commitments when hiring a Virtual Assistant

Why hire a Virtual Executive Assistant?

A Virtual Executive Assistant specialises in undertaking admin and business tasks for their clients, and works from their own premises, not their client’s office. As they are usually hired for a set number of hours per week, or on a project-by-project basis, this provides small businesses with greater flexibility as a Virtual Executive Assistant only provides services and support when required by their client.

Why Core PA Services?

Core PA Services provide Virtual Executive Assistant Services for small businesses, without the commitment of permanent staff.

We provide Virtual Assistants firstly with the skills and experience to match the requirements of the role and secondly, with the personality to fit with the culture of your organisation. Most importantly, this helps build strong working relationships with our clients.

Our Virtual Assistants have typically already had a career as an Executive Assistant (EA) or Personal Assistant (PA), working at a senior level, eg C-suite executives or senior management, and have the experience to provide high-level, professional support.

Core PA Services provide highly skilled, specialist Virtual Executive Assistants to support growing businesses in a flexible and cost-effective way.

Virtual Executive Assistant support...

Creating time for business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Do I Need a Virtual Assistant in 2024?

Are you becoming increasingly inundated with the routine admin and business tasks in your business?

Do you still have the time to clearly focus on your clients and the key actions that lead to business growth?

If you’re thinking… “The admin is growing, what do I do?” this quiz is for you!

Answer 25 targeted questions to discover the level of support that’s right for your business!

Simple, Powerful, Business Support

There’s nothing wrong doing your own admin and business tasks. After all, it’s one way to really know what’s happening in your business. However, if you want your business to grow, you can’t do it all on your own.

You can delegate the recurring admin and business tasks which take up most of your time to Core PA Services with confidence. Delivering our Virtual Executive Assistant services are an experienced team who have the skills to provide a wide range of services, allowing you to focus clearly on your business without distractions.

Do It Yourself

Spend more time on admin, less on driving sales

Use time in evenings and weekends ‘catching up’

Missed deadlines and opportunities

Struggle to juggle all the demands of your business

Do It With
Core PA Services

Increased focus on client needs
More time to develop products and services
Streamlined admin processes
Flexibility to match the ebb and flow of your business

Virtual Executive Assistant Services for Small Businesses

Our range of Virtual Executive Assistant Services include:

    • Admin Support
    • Specialist Executive Support
    • Lifestyle Support
    • NED Support

Please click on the links below for more details.

Of course, every client has different requirements, and we cannot list every single task we handle.

If you are considering hiring a Virtual Assistant to support your business, please get in touch. We are always happy to answer any questions about working with a Virtual Assistant and provide advice around your specific requirements.

About Us

The Team

Rosemary

Rosemary

My name is Rosemary Wooding and for over 25 years I have been an Executive Assistant in a variety of industries. These range from working for the Group Managing Director of a FTSE250 financial institution in London, supporting an entrepreneur with hospitality and property interests on the South Coast, and latterly working with the Group Finance Director at a global real estate company in London.

We set up Core PA Services because we saw a growing need for Virtual Executive Assistant services from small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-executive directors to find a flexible, cost effective way to manage their admin (without having to do it themselves).

I am very much a traditional PA by training and bring this level of experience and professionalism to every client.

Allen

Allen

I’m Allen Wooding and have over 30 years’ experience in sales account management and business development across several industries throughout the UK.

Transferring this to our Virtual Assistant business, rather than being task driven, we support our clients in the wider sense of the word, using initiative and working collaboratively, allowing our clients to focus on getting on with growing their business.

Awards and Affiliations

South England Prestige Award Winner Logo

We are honoured to be named winner of the 2021/22 ‘Virtual Assistant Service of the Year’ by South England Prestige Awards who said, “The judges were impressed with your personal nature, consistency of reviews and community feel.”

We’re growing and supporting more small businesses than ever before, so this is great recognition. A heartfelt thanks to our wonderful clients, without whose trust in us we wouldn’t have a business!

South England Prestige Award Winner Logo
StartUp Awards South West 2022 Finalist B2B Services StartUp

The StartUp Awards are a National Series, which received 2,500 applications, and we’re proud to be named as a finalist for the South West England region.

StartUp Awards South West 2022 Finalist B2B Services StartUp

We have partnered with London Business Network, London’s premier independent networking organisation, connecting UK and international markets.

We are proud members of Dorset Chamber. Established in 1949, Dorset Chamber are members of the British Chamber of Commerce, providing a unique network with a local, regional and nationally recognised voice.

About Us

Rosemary - Core PA Managing Director

My name is Rosemary Wooding and for over 25 years I have been an Executive Assistant in a variety of industries, ranging from working for the Group Managing Director of a FTSE250 financial institution in London, to supporting an entrepreneur with hospitality and property interests on the South Coast, to latterly working with the Group Finance Director at a global real estate company in London.

We set up Core PA Services, because we saw a growing need for Virtual Assistant services from small businesses, entrepreneurs and non-executive directors to find a flexible, cost effective way to manage their admin (without having to do it themselves).

I am very much a traditional PA by training and bring this level of experience and professionalism to every client.

Allen

I’m Allen Wooding and have over 30 years’ experience in sales account management and business development across several industries throughout the UK.

Transferring this to our VA business, rather than being task driven, we support our clients in the wider sense of the word, using initiative and working collaboratively, allowing our clients to focus on getting on with growing their business.

Testimonials

Dramatic Increase in Productivity

“Rosemary and her team deliver results. If you are lucky enough to be accepted as a client you can expect your productivity to increase dramatically. It did for me. Highly recommended.”

Gareth Davies

Innovation Process Expert

A Highly Organized and Trustworthy Asset to our Business

“Rosemary has worked with us for several months now and has made an almost immediate impact on how we run the business. She’s helped us to set up, create and manage processes in a highly organised way, she’s super-reliable, trustworthy and great at just getting stuff done. Beyond the remit of her day to day tasks she’s identified a few areas for growth potential and is not afraid to make suggestions if she thinks there’s a more effective way of doing something, which is very refreshing. Most of all though, she fits in well with the culture at 438…even though she’s never met any of the team in person! If you have a backlog of things you need to get off your To Do list, or recurring tasks that take you away from you core area of expertise, I highly recommend you talk to Rosemary.”

Andy Brennan

Managing Director 438 London

A Delightful Experience

“Rosemary is a delight to work with and has very quickly demonstrated her full capabilities and experience as a professional Virtual Executive Assistant. She is not simply someone who just does the tasks you ask her to do, but is always on the front foot, taking the initiative and making valid suggestions. She is adept at seeing what needs to be done and doing it and is confident in taking ownership of her decisions. Rosemary’s attention to detail and flexibility are exactly what I need and the fact she is never flustered adds to the sense of calm control she exudes, allowing me to focus wholly on my activities.”

Prof. Paul Cadman

Rosemary’s Support Goes Beyond Expectations

“Rosemary is by far the best VA that I have worked with. She took over from someone who had been my VA for the prior two years and I didn’t think could be beaten – how wrong I was!!

Rosemary’s support exceeds my expectations due to her ability to understand how I think, communicate and function as a Neurodivergent individual. She has a clear understanding of the areas in which I thrive and the areas that are disabling for me.

Added to all this Rosemary is easy to get along with, trustworthy, organised, competent, and brilliant at finding simplicity where I bring chaos.”

Bea Marshall

Founder of Yes Parenting

Refreshing Integrity in Challenging Projects

“I have worked on several projects with Rosemary over the past year, often in challenging circumstances. It is always refreshing to engage with somebody who acts with integrity, is proactive at finding a solution to complicated issues and who responds quickly to requests. I am also impressed at the way Rosemary reads everything no matter how boring picking up on the smallest detail which I find a great help. I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship. ”

Nick Roberts, ASyl

Owner at Nr Property Consultants

Efficient and Humorous

“Rosemary was my PA for over 5 years and supported me brilliantly in my role as Group Finance Director and Head of Business Services of Knight Frank LLP. She is very efficient and diligent and is dedicated to getting things done. What’s more she has a great sense of humour.”

John Diggins

Knight Frank LLP

Efficient and Trustworthy

“Rosemary is a highly efficient and helpful individual. She is trustworthy and discreet and very easy to work with. I have no hesitation in recommending her.”

Jens Tholstrup

Managing Director at Oxford Investment Opportunity Network Limited

A Trustworthy Problem Solver

“I have worked with Rosemary for 4.5 years and want to recommend her to LinkedIn users. She has always acted with discretion, integrity and loyalty. She is an excellent problem solver working effectively under pressure and always maintaining good working relationships with a wide circle of colleagues, customers and business partners.”

Mike Barley

Chair at Which? Financial Services Limited

Pricing Plans

When it comes to hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant, we believe the cost should be simple to understand and transparent. And so we offer the following three pricing plans:

POp-UP VA

No risk virtual support for growing businesses

Experience high-level virtual support with our risk-free trial.

  • 5 hours high-level Virtual Assistant support
  • Single task, professionally handled
  • Try before you hire, and focus on business growth

Only £125

(One-time offer)

pay as you go VA

Ideal virtual support for micro-businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs

Providing support when you need it, giving you maximum flexibility.

  • No limitations
  • No long-term commitment
  • High-level support to match the ebb and flow of your business

£35 per hour

Monthly retained VA

Perfect virtual support for SMEs with small teams

Keeping your business running smoothly in the background.

  • Allows you to easily manage your cashflow
  • We agree a set number of hours each month
  • You have the security of knowing this time is set aside exclusively for you

based on Agreed hours per month

£125

(One-time offer)

£35

Per Hour

20+ hours / month @ £33

40+ hours / month @ £30

per hour

Answering the question

"How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Virtual Assistant?"

This video covers:

  • The main factors that affect what you will pay to hire a Virtual Assistant
  • Virtual Assistant rates currently in the UK marketplace
  • Along with the three options available from Core PA Services.

Or, read our blog

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Virtual Assistant.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments about hiring a Virtual Executive Assistant, please do not hesitate to contact us. As well as answering your questions, we are always happy to arrange a call to discuss your requirements, specific to your business, in more detail.

Email: help@core-pa.co.uk

Or send us a message via the form below….

Schedule a Free 30-Minute Consultation Call with Rosemary Today!

We’re always happy to discuss your specific requirements, as well as answer any questions about working with a Virtual Executive Assistant.

We’d love to help but if we’re not right for you, we’ll endeavour to suggest other options that may be better suited to you. Either way, you’ll never be under any obligation to us!

What to expect from our initial call…

Everything starts with a call so that we clearly understand what you need and whether you think we can help. In this short video, we discuss what you can expect from our initial call.