Hi everyone! I have just launched my new business, and new website - the first steps in what I hope will be a fun and satisfying venture.
I have had over 20 years of running round in high pressure jobs (which I have enjoyed), but have always hated the fact that I haven't really had the time to do all lifes other little jobs properly! (I do like things done properly!!).
I love cooking and entertaining, but the hardest bit is finding the time to plan the menu, tidy the house and buy the food. I also love my garden, and am one of the first to rush out and buy bedding plants in the spring - but so many times I have run out of time at the weekend to plant them out, so they have had to sit for days in their trays.
I am also a big animal lover and have had dogs, cats, horses, goldfish, hamster, guinea pigs - you name it! - but there have been days when the dog just hasn't had enough walks or I have been ringing round desperately to find someone to check on the horse...and it isn't always easy to find someone!
So that is why I have launched Favourite Girl Friday (check out the website at www.favourite-girl-friday.co.uk).
Recently I was lucky enough to work from home for a while, which gave me the flexibility to wait in for parcels, make appointments, water the garden and cook....it was great! I was so much more relaxed, and could enjoy my free time....so I thought if I could run all the little errands for other busy people, and do all the chores they haven't really got time for, then they could lead a much less hectic life and have some time to really relax.
I also really loved my work in the IT industry, and love the administration side. When I was running my own small business I found the day-to-day admin could be a headache, but I didn't want to employ full time help...which is why Favourite Girl Friday is offering IT and admin support to businesses as well. Then if they just need something important proof-reading, or need new procedures documenting, or the filing cabinet sorting.... I can do it for them on an hourly paid basis.
So that's why I'm here blogging right now! The website is up and running, and I'm busy planning my advertising and PR. I am really looking forward to the challenge, I love being busy, like lots of things on the go, love meeting new people and really get pleasure from a job well done so it should be fun.
I think my project management experience, the work I have done in IT (including training), the experience of running my Dog Grooming business (TidyCoats) and years of looking after home and family have given me the skills and flexibility I will need!
I will let you know what happens next!
