Hi, there!

I’m so glad you’re here. Let me introduce myself and explain how my hands-on experience in the trades industry inspired me to create a virtual assistant service designed just for trade business owners like you.

MY Journey IN THE TRADES

I spent 14 years working in the landscaping industry. Before launching VA4Trades in 2022, I ran a successful landscaping business alongside my husband. I was the one managing the day-to-day running of my husband’s construction business: answering calls, booking appointments, sending quotes, following up on leads, invoicing, and keeping everything organised.

One of the biggest lessons I learned?

You can’t do it all alone.

The Turning Point

In the early days, the thought of getting help felt overwhelming. I had all the usual worries:

Would I look like I wasn’t capable of running my business?
Would I feel embarrassed asking for help with things I “should” know?
Could I really trust someone else to handle important parts of the business?

But over time, I realised something crucial: building a team isn’t a weakness—it’s the reason businesses grow and succeed. You don’t have to (and shouldn’t) carry everything on your own shoulders.

WHY I Started VA4TRADES

Think about your own trade. Whether you’re a landscaper, joiner, plumber, or electrician, you likely have a team around you. Each person has their strengths—some are experts with tools and materials, others with finishing touches or problem-solving.

Together, you get the job done to a high standard.

That’s exactly what I do as a Virtual Assistant for trades businesses. I become an extension of your team, taking care of the behind-the-scenes tasks that slow you down, so you can stay focused on what you do best—whether that’s onsite work, quoting jobs, or growing your business.