Your reality?Â
You’re a small business owner with a proven business model and money coming in (though maybe not as much as you’d like).
But everything still depends on you. You’re juggling clients, admin, marketing, operations, and family – and you feel like you’re the only one holding it all together.
Sound familiar?Â
Your team (or virtual assistant) can’t do things the way you want, so you end up thinking "it's just easier if I do it myself".
You can’t take a real break - because things fall apart or even completely stop, if you're not there.
You’re always “on call” for everyone else, so you spend all day chasing your tail. Never time for the stuff that really matters (sorry family, sorry friends!).
You’ve tried writing instructions, new tech tools, or hiring help before, but nothing seems to work.
You feel like you should have worked this out already - but you haven't, and now you're just tired and out of ideas.
Imagine this instead...Â
Your business rolls along nicely because you’re no longer the bottleneck.
Your team knows what to do and how to do it, and they get it all done without endless questions and mistakes.
You have the confidence to delegate, hire, and scale - because you know it’s all under control, even when you're not there.
You get 15+ hours a week back for strategy, growth, and living your life.
You get off the hamster wheel you built for yourself and start enjoying your business - and your one precious life.
Here’s what actually needs to be in place for that to happen.
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Profit. People. Systems. And You.
If you want a business that can truly run without you, you just need to get a few key areas right. The trick is getting them all working together.
But when you're stuck in the day to day, it's hard to see what to fix first - in real life, it all feels like one big, tangled mess.
Systems
This is the HOW of your business - the way you do what you do. But in most businesses, these systems and processes live in the owner’s head, which means even capable team members end up waiting on you to make decisions.
People
This is about WHO does the work. Right now, it might be just you. Or maybe you’ve got help, but you still feel responsible for everything - not because of your team, but because things aren’t set up for them to truly take ownership.
You
You're the leader, but you also need your own system for how YOU operate. You need structure and space to think, plan, and fix the bigger issues. Because when you don’t have this, both the business and you stay in react mode, even when you’ve got the how and the who.
Profit
Profit isn’t the whole point, but it’s a big part of why you’re doing this. It pays for your team, buys your time back, and turns the business into something that works without you. When the how is clear, the right who is in place, and you are not involved in everything, your business becomes more profitable and more valuable.
The last thing you need is more on your to do list. Our goal is to make the existing parts of your business work better, together.
So, let's find out where to put your focus.
The HOW
Getting Work Done Without You.
This is about getting the way you do things - your processes, operations, and systems - out of your head and written down as simple, clear instructions, so your team can deliver great work, every time.
This might be you if:
- You find yourself thinking, "it's just easier if I do it myself."
- Your team can't seem to do things the way you want, even when you've explained it.
- You can't take a proper holiday because you're the only one who really knows how everything works.
The WHO
Building a Team Who Can Run It.
Whether you're looking to hire your first Virtual Assistant or help your existing team work more independently, we'll get everyone set up to win. We'll make sure things are clearly defined and properly delegated so your team knows exactly what they're responsible for
This might be you if:
- You don't have any help yet and feel unsure about where to start with hiring.
- You have a team, but everything still comes back to you for the final okay.
- You're still ultimately responsible for every task, even stuff you've handed over.
The YOU
Creating The Space To Lead.
Your business needs you to be the owner, not the go to person for everything. This is about building your own 'personal operating system' - a simple structure for how you decide what's important, make good decisions, and protect your time for the work that matters.
This might be you if:
- Your day is spent reacting to everyone else's 'urgent' requests.
- You know you need to work on the business, but you can never seem to get to it.
- You feel like you're always flat out but not getting anywhere.
Can't pick just one?Â
No worries, that's how most business owners I work with feel. We just need to find the best place to start instead of trying to fix everything at once. Let's have a quick chat, and we can find the right path for you.
Book a CallWhat Happens When We Work Together
Here’s what we actually did - and what changed for them.
Sally
"I went to my brother's wedding overseas - and my charity kept running without me."
The Problem: Sally hadn’t taken a single day off in three years. Her animal rescue depended on her for everything, and she felt she couldn't leave.
The Fix: We automated her admin, built a knowledge base for common questions, and created a structure to train a key volunteer.
The Result: Sally went to the wedding, completely unplugged. For the first time, the charity kept rescuing animals even when she wasn't there.
Sally, Animal Rescue Founder
Niamh
"I got 12 hours a week back"
The Problem: Niamh was spending hours every week briefing her VA and re-checking social media posts because nothing was written down.
The Fix: We mapped out her content process and created simple, clear instructions (SOPs).
The Result: Now, she just films the content and drops it in a folder. Her VA handles the rest. They have a full year of content scheduled, and Niamh has an extra day and a half of free time, every single week.
Niamh, Ecommerce & Blogger
Alex
"Getting 15 hours a week back has allowed me to actually grow the business."
The Problem: Even with two VAs, Alex was still doing most of the admin and the day to day operations.
The Fix: We did a time audit to work out what could be handed over, then we documented those tasks and delegated them.
The Result: Alex immediately freed up 15+ hours a week. He's no longer the one responsible for everything and is now using his extra time to focus on speaking and presentations to drive new growth.
Alex, Consultant
Hi, I'm Vanessa
I'm not a consultant who's read a lot of books; I'm a business owner who's been exactly where you are.
I spent eighteen years building a business from my garage into a seven figure company, all while raising kids. I know what burnout feels like, and I know the stress of feeling like everything depends on you.
I also know what it feels like to fix it. I built the systems that let me hire a great team and eventually sell that business in just two weeks.
Now, I teach other business owners how to do the same. My point of difference is simple: I've actually done it.
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