Linda is a "Virtual Personal Assistant " with more than 25 years experience in business administration.  I am a home-based (sole-trader), I give the benefit of a one to one relationship, providing that personal touch. Working from home enables some flexibility in the working week when and where required and smaller businesses may find it particularly useful to employ a freelance assistant, thereby being more cost-effective.
 
During my working life, along with the more traditional secretarial assistance, I have gained a wealth of experience in a number of areas, e.g.  Travel (both air and land), management emoluments, recruitment, pension scheme, staff development, employee development etc.,  I have supported links with customers of course, but also suppliers, university students and local schools.  On the work/social scene, I have organised retirement evenings/presentations, Xmas swarays etc.,