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Celebrating 9 Years of Alchemy Virtual Assistance... 

October marks Alchemy Virtual Assistance’s business birthday and in 2025 we’re turning nine! 
 
What started with Suzy Sanders as a solo Virtual Assistant back in 2016 has grown and evolved to be the UK’s only family run Virtual Assistant Franchise. Today we proudly serve a global client base, led by nine phenomenal Franchise Partners from various locations across the UK. 
 
In numerology, the number 9 represents completion and wisdom as the final single-digit number, signalling the end of a cycle and the start of a new one. It's a number sometimes associated with compassion, creativity, growth and giving. 
 
To some, nine is a number that encourages the transformation of experiences into wisdom for the greater service to others. Which aligns beautifully to Alchemy VA’s purpose – we commit to grow together so that no one has to chose between their family and their work. 
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At Alchemy VA we are global thinkers who strive to make the world a better place, one tiny task at a time... 
 
Since 2016, we have served over 500 remarkable clients, generating over 45,000 hours for them – that’s over 1700 days – almost 5 years! 
 
As we mark this wonderful milestone in our own gentle way, it’s also a time we’re continuing to express deep gratitude to all the remarkable people who are journeying with us… 
Our phenomenal clients who trust us to support them. 
 
The fellow purpose led businesses who we lean on for expertise and support. 
 
The people who believe in us enough to shout about what we do and very kindly connect us with new and inspiring entrepreneurs across the UK. 
 
The individuals who challenge us, grow with us and give us the opportunity to do what we do best. 
 
And of course, Alchemy’s remarkable people who not only make it all possible, they do so with grit, grace, passion and pride.  
 
We wouldn't be here without you all, so from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU! 
Happy 9th Birthday to Alchemy VA. 
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Join us on our purposeful journey... 
 
Perhaps you're not yet sure if you're ready for a Virtual Assistant? 
 
Why not take our free VA 'readiness' evaluation to gain valuable insights and personalised advice on maximising the outputs of a Alchemy Virtual Assistant. 
 
Get in touch with the Alchemy VA team about what level and type of Virtual Assistant support will make the most impact to you? 
 
To explore Virtual Assistant Franchise opportunities in your area, you can download a VA Franchise information pack in the first instance. 
Alchemy VA – A brief history 
 
1. Alchemy Virtual Assistance was founded by Suzy in October 2016 
2. Suzy’s husband Paul Sanders joined the business in January 2018 
3. Suzy saw her first award success of many being named a Finalist at the UK VA Awards, Midlands Region in October 2018 
4. Suzy and Paul launched the Alchemy VA Franchise model in late 2019 with Sarah Damani (Wellingborough) being the first Franchise Partner 
5. Suzy self-published her book ‘The Alchemy of Virtual Assistance’ in June 2020. 
6. Gemma McMillan became Franchise Partner for Northampton in early 2021. 
7. Laura Barley launched Alchemy VA in Scotland (Glasgow) in summer 2021 
8. Suzy and Paul welcomed their second child in 2021 
9. Magda Bilska-Pereda became Franchise Partner for East London (Hackney) in autumn 2021 
10. Early 2022 saw Alchemy VA Partner with the University of Northampton as part of their Knowledge Exchange Programme to deliver Government funded Virtual Assistant support to 50 businesses across the county. 
11. 2022 also saw Suzy being invited to join the judging panel of the prestigious PA Life Star Awards which she’s done every year since. 
12. Natalia Kalacova became Franchise Partner for Reading in spring 2022 
13. Shelley Hall became Franchise Partner for Marlow & Maidenhead in winter 2023 
14. In the autumn of 2023, Alchemy launched its podcast – the Alchemy of Alignment
15. Suzy took to the stage at London excel in early 2024 to speak at the PA Show. She also spoke at the UK Virtual Assistant Conference. 
16. Heather Walker became Franchise Partner for York in the autumn of 2024 
17. Lynsey Pirie became Franchise Partner for Edinburgh in the winter of 2024 
18. Suzy Sanders spoke again at the PA Show 2025 at London Excel 
19. Suzy became Trustee for the Lewis Foundation in early 2025 
20. Melaine Pollard became Franchise Partner for Warrington in the autumn of 2025 
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