Murray Fernandez Partnership LLP

"We are absolutely delighted to work with Margaret as our virtual PA, she is a consummate professional, highly efficient, proactive and resourceful. Margaret’s advanced level of IT literacy enables her to work virtually and in a way which makes her a seamless part of our client facing team. Her high level of skill, professionalism and dedication is underpinned by a warm and engaging personality and an infectious sense of fun and perspective. It is a pleasure and privilege to work with Margaret, long may it continue!"

Sue Murray and Ross Fernandez — Partners
Murray Fernandez Partnership LLP

Osprey Clarke Ltd

"Margaret is able to quickly identify trusted providers often saving us time and money. She always goes the extra mile on her own initiative. I know that if I ask Margaret to sort something out - I will get a lot more than the basic task completed - she deeply understands my business and therefore provides a highly tailored support service.

Over the years Margaret has got to know all of my key contacts extremely well and will make decisions on my behalf based on her understanding of my business. I am more than happy for her to do so as I know that when she is undertaking work for me she does so as if it were her own business."

David Goldstone — Director
Osprey Clarke Ltd

Stephen Palmer Partnership Ltd

"Margaret started working for us in early 2006 to cover a period when I went on maternity leave. She made such a positive impact on the business keeping everything running smoothly, that I kept her on my return to work and she has been with us ever since! She now knows the business so well and often makes sensible suggestions and uses her initiative that she is like having my own PA dedicated to working for us.

Margaret is always polite and professional when dealing with our business issues or enquiries. I trust her to deal with all confidential client matters. Margaret's greatest strengths in assisting me with my business are her dedication, her flexibility and her sense of humour."

Kate Thomas — Director
Stephen Palmer Partnership Ltd

Together Communications Ltd

"Margaret has freed up so much of my time for more productive things. Working with her has enabled me to get vital administration underway as soon as possible following say a client meeting, so that I can focus on the actions from that meeting, enhancing the client relationship.

Her philosophy mirrors our own when we deal with our clients; spend as much time as you can really understanding what's required and don't be afraid to suggest ways to improve the outcome. Don't forget you're the expert and deliver that expertise as part of the finished article. I would trust Margaret with any aspect of business support and this is borne out by the increasing range of duties we are briefing her on."

Colin Barnett — Managing Director
Together Communications Ltd

The Relationship Gym Ltd

"Margaret is a "mover and a shaker" - she introduced me to an excellent website designer/maintainer, she is at the centre of a good network - she can delegate out to specialist services when required and has updated my banking and telephone systems.

She will probably never comprehend the enormity of my gratitude for coming up with systems to prevent me from drowning in my own admin. She is the biggest factor in my increased productivity and made it possible for me to write a new coaching programme."

Michael Myerscough — Director
The Relationship Gym Ltd

Technicolor Home Entertainment Services

"Margaret Bradley has provided PA/consulting services for Technicolor (Pan-European implementation for a major client) during the last three years. Throughout that time the level of support, proactive management of issues and constant attention to detail continually set her apart from her peers.

Her ability to develop and maintain relationships across all levels of the organisation in an extremely demanding environment has further added to the value she has brought to the Technicolor organisation.

I would recommend her services without hesitation."

Chris Emerson — VP Commercial Development
Technicolor Home Entertainment Services

Henry James Consulting

"Margaret is an integral part of our team, providing a board level executive search service to Chief Executive Officers in the corporate arena.

She consistently provides us with a reliable prompt service within a multi-cultural context for projects across the UK, Germany, France and Netherlands."

Chris Neale — Founder/Partner
Henry James Consulting

EuroSciCon

"I first approached Margaret to do some simple administration for my company, but she has proved to be so efficient that I have gradually given her more responsibility and intricate work. She is now integral to EuroSciCon and manages all our customer service enquiries, is heavily involved in the website development and also looks after our credit control. Margaret is very friendly and easy to get on with, I trust her to do the work and never have to check up that she has done things that I ask (which is vitally important in a virtual company). She has also made some very useful comments regarding the function of the company which have been taken forward and have proved to be extremely useful. I would strongly recommend Margaret as she is highly capable, efficient and easy to work with."

Dr Shara Cohen — sharacohen@euroscicon.com
Managing Director of EuroSciCon
Founder of Mums in Science
Director of Life Science Events.com

Other clients include:

Consultant in adhesives industry

• Internet research to identify key contact in companies
• Establishing contact with key contact and setting up introductory call for client
• Travel arrangements and hotel bookings in UK and abroad

Executive search consultant

• Diary management
• Re-formatting of CVs
• Maintenance of database
• Training on database to other consultants

Supply Teacher Service

• On-site provision of general admin services

Specialist Recruitment Agency

• Handling incoming queries
• Making introductory telephone calls to hospital managers
• Liaising with hospital managers for provision of staff
• Liaising with nurses seeking employment

Training Course provider

• Dealing with telephone and email enquiries and correspondence
• Managing enrolments
• Preparation of course material and arranging printing
• Dealing with suppliers (venues, trainers etc)
• Updating internet sites

Property Development company

• Introductory telephone calling
• Sourcing potential sites using online software

Ad-hoc services include:

• Transcription/translation of German/French interviews for a Swiss pharmaceutical company
• Creation of Excel template for a local small business
• Handling messages during holiday cover for a sole trader
• Typing of Management Manual for the Metropolitan Police
• Creation of Outlook file from business cards for a consultant
• Re-formatting of contracts for a facilities management business

Sectors we have worked in:

• Executive search
• Specialist recruitment
• Training
• Coaching - personal and business
• HR consultancy
• Life Sciences meetings
• Industrial consultancy
• Global media manufacturing and distribution
• Facilities management
• Food manufacturing and consultancy
• Property development
• Market research
• Financial services
• Metropolitan police
• Family business
• Franchised business
• Pharmaceuticals
• Architecture and Construction
• Fashion