You Could Edit That Yourself… But Why?

Whether it’s a blog post, a client email, or your entire About page, there comes a moment where you stare at your screen and think: “Does this even make sense anymore?”

We’ve all been there. Typos blur into oblivion. You forget if ‘judgement’ has one ‘e’ or two. And don't even get us started on overusing exclamation marks.

Why Editing Matters (Even If You’re a Great Writer)

Editing isn’t just about grammar. It’s about clarity, consistency, tone, and making sure your words work for you.

Our editorial team looks for:

• Typos and grammar gremlins

• Waffling (yes, even the charming kind)

• Inconsistent tone or voice

• Structure that could flow better

How We Tidy Things Up

We offer:

• Light proofreading (spotting sneaky errors)

• Full copy edits (refining your message without rewriting your soul)

• Tone of voice support (so it sounds like you, only smoother)

We work on blogs, web pages, books, newsletters, bios, even Instagram captions. Basically, if it involves words, we’ve got red pens at the ready (digitally speaking).

Want to Polish Your Own Work? Try This:

1. Read it aloud. It helps you catch weird phrasing and run-on sentences.

2. Cut 10%. Almost every piece of writing can afford to lose a little fluff.

3. Use tech—but trust your brain. Tools like Grammarly are great, but they don’t understand humour, sarcasm, or that you meant to say “vibe.”

Good editing makes your message clearer, stronger, and way more professional. Whether we do it or you do it (but really, let us do it), your words deserve that final polish.

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one clean sentence at a time.

Organised Chaos? Let’s Drop the Chaos Bit.

We’re big believers that being organised doesn’t mean colour-coding your sock drawer or downloading another app you’ll never open again. Organisation is about clarity, not perfection — and a few well-placed systems can genuinely save your sanity.

Our Favourite Low-Stress Organisation Tips

1. The 2-Minute Rule (Yes, That One) If it takes less than 2 minutes, do it now. It keeps your to-do list from becoming a novella titled "Things I Meant to Do Last Month."

2. Keep a Rolling To-Do List Instead of rewriting tasks daily, use a digital tool like Trello or Todoist and roll tasks forward. Less repetition, more momentum.

3. Batch Your Brain Group similar tasks together — like writing content, replying to emails, or doing admin. It keeps your brain in the right gear instead of making it switch lanes every five minutes.

Our Go-To Tools for Staying Sane

• Trello: Think digital sticky notes but way more powerful. Great for mapping out projects, tracking content ideas, or managing client workflows. Bonus: it’s visual and satisfying to drag tasks into the “Done” column.

• Toggl: A super simple time tracker that shows you where your hours go. Perfect if you’re trying to bill more accurately or just want to know how long "a quick email" actually takes (spoiler: it’s never quick).

• Google Calendar: Not just for meetings. We use it to block time for deep work, admin hours, and (importantly) breaks. If it’s not in the calendar, it doesn’t happen.

You Don’t Need 20 Tools. Just Use a Few Well.

Pick one or two tools that make sense for your workflow, and actually commit to using them consistently. The goal isn’t to become a productivity robot — it’s to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

Want help setting any of these up? Okay fine, just this once: drop us a message.

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one ticked-off to-do list at a time.

Yes, We Can Chase That Client for You (Nicely).

You know that awkward email you keep putting off? The one that needs to chase a late invoice, or gently nudge someone about that feedback they promised three weeks ago? We love that email. That email is our bread and butter.

Client & Project Management, the HBVA Way

At HBVA, we step in to manage the day-to-day dance of keeping clients happy, projects moving, and your inbox free of polite-but-persistent follow-ups.

We help by:

• Liaising with your clients professionally (and with a bit of warmth)

• Keeping projects on track with timelines, updates, and reminders

• Logging progress, flagging hold-ups, and chasing what's needed

• Managing communications so nothing falls through the cracks

The Secret Sauce? Consistency + Clarity

You don’t need to be glued to your inbox to look professional. We make sure your clients feel looked after, without you needing to reply to emails at midnight or remember who owes what by Thursday.

A Quick Tip to Try Today

Start your day with a 15-minute sweep: check what’s overdue, what’s waiting on you, and what’s stuck with someone else. A clear status list helps reduce stress and makes it easier to delegate (to us, ideally).

Think of Us as the Extra Set of Hands (and Eyes)

We work behind the scenes — or front of house, if you prefer — making sure your projects run smoothly and your clients stay informed. We bring structure, follow-through, and the ability to send a polite nudge that actually gets results.

Want to feel more in control of your client work without needing to manage every detail personally? That’s what we do.

Drop us a message or book a discovery call. We’ll handle the chasing. You handle the celebrating.

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one follow-up at a time.

You Plan It, We’ll Wing It — Or Vice Versa.

Events. Love them or loathe them, they have a magical way of bringing people together — and a not-so-magical way of turning your to-do list into a small novella.

Whether it’s an intimate workshop, a full-on launch party, or a networking event that doesn’t involve awkward lanyards, there’s one universal truth: you shouldn’t have to do it all yourself.

Planning Like Pros (So You Don’t Have To)

At HBVA, we’re not just spreadsheet people (although our spreadsheets are quite stunning, if we do say so ourselves). We bring together creativity, coordination, and calm to help you:

• Source venues and suppliers that match your vibe (and budget)

• Manage bookings, invites, RSVPs, and guest lists

• Liaise with vendors and keep everyone in check

• Handle all the on-the-day logistics so you can actually enjoy the event

Hosting Support That Goes Beyond Clipboard Duty

Need someone greeting guests? Coordinating speakers? Running last-minute errands because the balloons didn’t show up? We’re on it. Our team is comfortable in the chaos and brilliant at making it look easy.

We’re not just there with a checklist — we’re your behind-the-scenes safety net.

Need a Voice on the Mic? We’ve Got That Too.

Not everyone wants to take centre stage — and that’s perfectly okay. If public speaking isn’t your thing, we can compere your festival, moderate your seminar, or host your panel discussion with confidence and charm. We’re just as comfortable behind the scenes as we are with a microphone in hand.

What You Get (Besides Your Sanity Back)

With us managing the logistics, you get to:

• Focus on your message and your guests

• Trust that the tech, timing, and tiny details are taken care of

• Show up as the host with the most, not the one stuck fixing the projector

Thinking of Hosting Something?

Whether you’re full of ideas or don’t know where to start, we’ll meet you wherever you’re at.

Drop us a message or book a discovery call. You bring the big vision — we’ll bring the calm and the clipboard (and a mic, if you need it).

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one event at a time.

Posting on Social Media Shouldn’t Feel Like Homework.

Ah, social media. The land of hashtags, highlights, and harmless doomscrolling. You know you should be posting regularly, but let’s be honest — most days it feels like one more thing shouting for your attention (and it never uses its indoor voice).

The "Just Post Something" Trap

When you’re winging it, you either:

• Post a rushed Canva graphic and hope for the best

• Reuse that half-baked caption from last month

• Or skip it altogether and feel guilty about it

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

A VA With a Plan (and a Scheduling Tool)

What if someone else:

• Created your content calendar for the month

• Wrote captions in your voice (with a bit of sparkle, if that’s your thing)

• Scheduled everything so it actually goes out

• And tracked what worked, so you can keep doing more of that

That’s where we come in.

We help clients turn their content chaos into consistent visibility, with less "Ugh, I still haven’t posted today" energy and more "Oh, that went out already? Brilliant."

Your Feed, But Make It Work For You

It’s not about chasing trends or dancing on camera (unless that’s your vibe). It’s about showing up online in a way that feels aligned and sustainable. Whether it’s Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or something else entirely, we help your socials work harder, so you don’t have to.

A Quick Tip to Get You Started

Not ready to outsource just yet? Try this: set aside one hour a week to batch-create 3–5 posts. Use a simple theme (like a client testimonial, a behind-the-scenes snap, a quick tip, a quote you love, or a FAQ you keep getting). Schedule them using a free tool like Meta Business Suite, Later, or Buffer — then move on with your week.

Even that small bit of planning will make a huge difference in consistency (and stress levels).

Need a Social Media Sidekick?

Let’s make your social media presence look polished, purposeful, and (dare I say) painless.

Drop us a message or book a discovery call. We’ll sort the content plan. You just bring your brand.

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one scroll at a time.

Your Newsletter Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Boring.

Here’s an uncomfortable truth: most newsletters go straight to the digital bin, unopened, unloved, and utterly unread. But it’s not because email is dead. It’s because the content makes people wish they were.

The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way.

What Makes a Newsletter Worth Reading?

People don’t want more emails. They want better ones. That means:

• A subject line that doesn’t make them groan

• Content that’s skimmable, snackable, and relevant

• A tone that feels like a real human wrote it (preferably one with a sense of humour)

Whether it’s updates, offers, or storytelling, the secret sauce is in writing like you’re talking to one person — not a mailing list.

Where a VA Comes In

Writing newsletters is one of those deceptively time-consuming tasks that gets pushed down the to-do list, then hastily done five minutes before you hit send. (Been there. Fixed that.)

We help businesses:

• Plan and structure newsletter content

• Write in your tone of voice (or zhuzh it up if you need flair)

• Schedule and test it through platforms like Mailchimp, Flodesk, or your email marketing tool of choice

Results You Can Actually See

We aim to get you higher open rates, actual click-throughs, and fewer unsubscribes. We’ll get you looking forward to sending newsletters instead of treating it like digital dental work.

Still Sending Out Snoozers?

If your newsletter is more “meh” than memorable, I can help change that.

Let’s make your emails something people want to open (and maybe even forward). Drop me a message or book a discovery call.

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one newsletter at a time.

Inbox Zero? I Hardly Even Know Her.

Let’s face it: your inbox is a jungle, your calendar is completely saturated, and somewhere in there is an email from three weeks ago that still says "urgent". Sound familiar? If your inbox gives you more anxiety than your tax return, it might be time to call in a VA (that’s me, hi!).

The Great Email Abyss

The average person spends 28% of their workweek just reading and answering emails, according to a McKinsey analysis cited by Harvard Business Review. That’s over a quarter of your time spent deep in a digital swamp of CCs, newsletters you forgot you signed up for, and the occasional all-caps "CAN YOU JUST" from a stressed-out client.

Here’s the thing: not all emails deserve your attention. But the important ones? They deserve more than a 3am reply written with one eye open.

Enter: Inbox & Calendar Management

Hiring a VA means your inbox gets filtered, flagged, sorted, and streamlined. Important things bubble to the top. Spam gets banished. Those "just circling back" messages? Dealt with before they circle back a third time.

And calendars? Oh, we love a calendar. No more double bookings, mystery Zoom links, or forgetting it’s your accountant’s birthday (again).

The Results? You Actually Breathe Again.

Clients of mine regularly tell me how much lighter they feel just having someone else in charge of the back-and-forth. It’s not just about saving time (though you’ll save loads), it’s about reclaiming your brain for bigger things than subject lines and "Are you free Tuesday at 3?"

Could You Use a Hand?

If your inbox is more horror than helpful and your calendar feels like a jigsaw puzzle designed by a sadist, it might be time to get help.

Drop me a message or book a discovery call – let’s talk about getting you back in control (without needing to throw your laptop out the window).

HBVA: Adding VAlue, one inbox at a time.