Alison Matthews left a coveted job to pursue her own venture, VirtuAli Solutions, becoming one of Northern Ireland's first virtual assistants. She thrives on connecting individuals and aiding them in achieving success in their businesses. Such an inspirational guest on Effortless Attraction Podcast who is making a difference for the better in peoples lives. You can connect with Alison on www.virtuali.uk

At this time of year, it's all too easy to get caught up in a whirlwind that EVERYTHING has to be completed by 31st December, isn't it? Read my 7 tips on how to conserve your energy at a time of year when normally our bodies are trying to slow down.

1st December 2020 is definitely a day to be thankful as I have been judged as Northern Ireland Virtual Assistant (VA) of the Year 2020 by the UK VA Awards Body!

I started my business VirtuAli Admin Solutions in 2015 and its been a very tough learning curve but I never regret the decision of taking the leap to self employment and to being able to support business owners all over the world virtually since that time.

Each of us has goals for our business but do you know what your overall purpose is?

I became self-employed in 2014 because I wanted to have creativity in the type of work I was doing, more flexibility but most importantly I wanted a better work-life balance. I wanted to work according to my own body clock, to go for a walk outside if I wanted at 10am, to work until midnight or not work at all! but I would wager that for 9/10 one of our main goals every year is to make more money to afford the lifestyle we want.