by Jane Braithwaite | Nov 6, 2019 | PA, Productivity
Burnout is defined as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. As it turns out, there are ways to identify the early warning signs of burnout. And, there are many simple practices you can put in place immediately to prevent burnout from becoming an...
by Kim Smith | Sep 14, 2019 | PA, Press
Designated PA Hannah Smith won the Inspiration Award at the very first Birmingham PA Awards and Jade Burke speaks to Hannah about her experience and why she thinks PA are no longer expendable. Read the full article here…
by Hannah Smith | Jul 18, 2019 | PA
Personal PAs are in demand more than ever before. These super Personal Assistants are expected to manage their employer’s personal diary, help organise family events and provide all-round amazing support. So what’s it like working for a celebrity, high net worth...
by Sara Goff | Jul 4, 2019 | PA
We chat to Jennie Taylor, a VA from Surrey, who took the plunge and set up independently building up her very own client base. Jennie proves that there is a real need from local individuals and small businesses for part-time PA support on a flexible, non-committal...
by Hannah Smith | Jun 27, 2019 | PA
We shine the spotlight and celebrate the differences amongst some of the members of the Designated team, who all work to collaborate with client across all industries. They all live in different locations across the UK and demonstrate different strengths and skill...
by Hannah Smith | Jun 13, 2019 | PA, Productivity
2 is better than 1! They say 2 is better than 1 and we can vouch for that, but can 2 PA’s work together? Several of our clients have more than one virtual personal assistant operating on their team. They can offer different services depending on their...
