Flexible careers on the rise - Alchemy Virtual Assistance welcomes York-based franchise partner
Posted on 18th December 2024 at 16:22
We've recently welcomed Heather Walker aboard as one of our newest Franchise Partners!
According to the latest 2024 National Franchise Survey, the franchise sector contributes £19.1 billion to the UK economy and Franchisors are optimistic about the outlook for the future of the sector with 87% expecting improvement in their company’s conditions, and 53% expecting better general economic conditions.
Suzy Sanders, Founder and Franchisor of Alchemy VA, said:
“In an era defined by evolving work patterns, the demand for virtual assistants is surging and we’re continuing to see a steady increase in our business support services, both from our existing clients and new connections across the globe. Heather is one of two three new franchisees joining Alchemy VA in the past month alonerecent months, underscoring a broader movement toward self-employment and franchise opportunities.”
Heather’s appointment and transition to virtual assistance came from a desire to align her skills with a more flexible career.
She is the 8th franchise partner to join the Alchemy VA family, and added:
"The VA industry offers everything I’ve been looking for - autonomy, a variety of tasks, and the ability to work from home while still making a positive impact on businesses. Joining Alchemy VA was a natural fit for me; the family-run ethos and team-based structure offered the support and camaraderie I wanted in my journey to self-employment."
The increasing popularity of virtual assistants could reflect larger shifts in the global workforce, as more professionals seek flexible career paths and businesses look for efficient ways to manage workloads. Franchise models like ours provide a structured yet independent platform for individuals like Heather to thrive. The franchise option, in her words, gave her the "integrity and warmth" she was looking for, as well as the reassurance of a supportive network.
Heather’s VA business aims to deliver flexibility and high-quality administrative support to businesses with the ultimate goal of making life easier for her clients and she is excited to bring her organisational skills, attention to detail and passion for helping others to business communities across York and further afield.
Suzy Sanders went on to say...
“Outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant is no longer an entrepreneur’s best-kept secret. From business consultants and coaches, to social media managers and not-for-profit organisations, the range of industries requiring our services is on the rise. This may reflect the growing need to reduce costs and find an alternative to traditional employment.”
WHAT NEXT...
Are you interested in chatting with Heather about what level and type of Virtual Assistant support will make the most impact to you? You can get in touch with Heather Walker here.
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.
Or if you'd like to explore taking on your own Alchemy VA franchise, you can download a copy of our Virtual Assistant Franchise information pack.
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