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💛 Focus on what you can control

Published 2 months ago • 2 min read

Helloo!
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If you’re in the UK (or anywhere in Europe in fact), I hope you’ve survived this week’s heatwave. My coping methods have included the fan being on when at my desk, keeping the blinds closed and plenty of ice-pops throughout the day! 🥶

Anyway, back to business.

With another change of Prime Minster on the horizon in the UK, you might be wondering what this means for your business. Right now, it’s probably not very much.

Whenever there’s political or economic uncertainty, it’s easy to panic or assume clients will stop spending. In reality, businesses still need support, leaders still need help and organisations still have work to do.
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​Rather than worrying about things you can’t control, focus on the things you can.​
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Keep delivering exceptional service, stay visible in your marketing, keep nurturing relationships and make sure your own finances are in good shape.

Politics will come and go but businesses that continue communicating, adapting and serving their clients well are usually the ones that come out strongest. 🩷

👩‍🎓 Did you know I offer 1:1 Business Mentoring?

If you've already established your VA business but feel like you've hit a plateau, are facing a new challenge or simply want an experienced sounding board, my 1:1 mentoring could be exactly what you need.

Over the past eight years, I've grown my own award-winning VA agency to a multi-six-figure business and built a large team, and now I help established VAs navigate the next stage of their journey with practical, honest advice based on real experience.

Whether you need a quick Power Hour, a 2-hour Strategy Session or a full Strategy Day, we'll work through your challenges together and create a clear plan for moving your business forward. Check out all the options here.

If you’re not sure which option is right for you, book a free 15-minute chat or hit reply to this email and we'll work it out together.

📅 Chelmsford Meet Up: Friday, 10th July

We’re hosting our next VA Meet Up at Costa Coffee on the Riverside Retail Park, Chelmsford on Friday, 10th July from 11.00 – 13.00. You can book your ticket here.
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Whether you’re an established VA, just starting out or perhaps just considering the idea of setting up your VA business, we’d love to meet you and hear more about your journey. We’re a really friendly bunch, I promise!
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It's only a 10-min walk from Chelmsford station, or there's plenty of free parking if you're driving so options to suit everyone.

🙋‍♀️ Final plea re SVA UK VA survey

The annual SVA Survey closes TOMORROW so if you’ve not yet completed it or it’s sitting in your inbox waiting to be actioned, now is the time!

Your contribution is vital to strengthening the UK VA industry and the data it provides allows all of us to benchmark rates and stay competitive in a shifting market.

You’ll also receive a complimentary copy of the final report which will be published in September, so what are you waiting for?

➡️ Fill it in now: https://societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk/home/uk-va-survey/​

🪄Other useful VA resources

See you next week!
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Holly x
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​P.S. Don’t forget if you want to grab an Atomicon ticket for Friday, 2nd July 2027, tickets are available at the lowest they’ll ever be until end of Friday, 26th June. Grab yours here and I’ll see you there next year! ​
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The VA Handbook

Holly Copsey

Leading the next chapter of The VA Handbook - supporting VAs to build professional, sustainable businesses. Bringing my experience of running a multi-award-winning VA agency and building a team to help VAs not just get started, but grow with structure, confidence and long-term success.

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