Nicole Barker Virtual

The anchor and ally for your business.

A ginger haired white girl with a fringe standing infront of two velux windows. She is wearing a blue and white polka dot top.

Hi, I’m Nicole!

I have dedicated the past few years of my life to building my Virtual Assistant business to support clients in the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities, both of which are close to my heart.

I aim to be the anchor in your business, providing stability in the shape of flexible, reliable support to reduce stress and help you focus on the parts of your business that you enjoy.

Every service I provide is tailored to your needs as an individual, giving you an ally who understands and champions your business just as much as you do!

Do you want more space to think without worrying that you’re missing something?

Do you need support maintaining a manageable work/life balance to avoid burnout?

Do you want someone flexible and remote who can offer help as and when you need it?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, a Virtual Assistant could be just what you need.

Services

  • Operational Support

    Providing you with operational excellence at the heart of your business. From inbox to diary management and keeping your business ticking in the background. This is more than just admin, it is an asset in both strategic planning and stability for your business, a partner without the hassle.

  • Social Media Management

    Whether you post once a week or twice a day, the social media burnout is real! This service varies from light content creation and scheduling to helping you develop a marketing strategy, looking at content pillars and outreach to target the ideal clients to help your business grow.

  • Lifestyle Management

    Managing your daily life can be difficult enough, without throwing a business into the mix. Having an ally on your side to book appointments, manage your diary alongside childcare and other responsibilities provides you with space to thrive beyond just your work life.

What could this look like for you?

  • Nicole supports me with my executive functioning on a daily basis, ensuring my business remains streamlined through intuitive, proactive support and helping with overwhelm. Nothing phases her!

    Parul Singh, Parallel Minds

  • Nicole's work takes huge cognitive load off of me. As a neurodivergent business owner, I value never feeling the need to mask or explain my ways of being to her.

    Paul O’Donnell, Point One People

  • Nicole is always happy to help, nothing is too much trouble for her. Running a business can be very stressful but with her I know things are taken care of.

    Hannah Paton-Brown, Good Change People

  • What truly sets Nicole apart is her role as an advisor. She provides insightful feedback on a multitude of business concepts and decisions, proving to be an invaluable asset in strategic planning.

    William Clare, Avon Energy Partners

  • Nicole is highly efficient with fantastic attention to detail. She is not only ‘tech savvy’ but highly articulate! Anyone that works with Nicole will notice her kind and caring nature, she is an absolute pleasure to work with!

    Rachael Dalton, Rachael Dalton Consulting

  • Nicole really understood what I was trying to achieve with my content strategy, giving me direction and structure. She is really well organised and enabled me to look deeper, see a much wider picture and new opportunities.

    Lee Garnett, Peoplejelly Learning Consultancy

  • Nicole is a professional. I admire her ability to remain cool and collected while completing her tasks, and can highly recommend her services to other business owners.

    Reena Mistry, My Style Buddy

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