Online Business Management for Creative Businesses
Your business deserves more than another pair of hands.
Running a creative business can be exciting, rewarding and completely overwhelming.
You're the person with the ideas, the relationships and the vision — but you're also dealing with emails, systems, finances, projects, people, deadlines and all the things that need to happen behind the scenes.
That's where an Online Business Manager (OBM) can make a real difference.
Virtually Everywhere provides experienced online business management and operational support for creative businesses, artists, performers and organisations that need someone they can trust to take ownership of the moving parts.
You don't have to manage everything yourself.
What is an Online Business Manager?
An Online Business Manager works alongside the business owner to help manage the day-to-day operations of the business.
It's not simply about completing a list of administrative tasks.
It's about understanding how the different parts of your business fit together, identifying what needs to happen and making sure it does.
I can act as your operational right hand — helping you manage projects, systems, people, processes and priorities so that you can spend more time doing the work only you can do.
When might you need an OBM?
You might be ready for an Online Business Manager if:
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Your business has grown beyond what you can manage alone
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You're spending too much time managing the business rather than working in it
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Projects keep slipping through the cracks
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Your systems have become complicated or inconsistent
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You're managing a growing team
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You have lots of people involved but no one overseeing the whole picture
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You're constantly firefighting
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You know things need to change but don't have time to make it happen
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You're ready to delegate responsibility, not just individual tasks
If you find yourself thinking "I just need someone to take this off my plate", an OBM may be exactly what you need.
What can I manage?
Every business is different, so the support is tailored around what you actually need.
Business operations
I'll help keep the day-to-day running of your business organised and moving forward.
This can include:
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Operational planning
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Systems and processes
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Workflow management
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Business administration
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Documentation
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SOPs and processes
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Task and priority management
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Improving how information flows through your business
Project management
If you've got a project that needs someone to take ownership, I can coordinate the moving parts.
That can include:
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Project planning
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Timelines
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Milestones
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Task management
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Team coordination
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Supplier management
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Progress tracking
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Reporting
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Problem-solving
Team management & coordination
As your business grows, managing people can take an increasing amount of your time.
I can help coordinate your team and make sure everyone understands:
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What they're responsible for
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What needs to happen next
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When things are due
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Who they need to communicate with
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What information they need
Systems & processes
If everything currently lives in your head, your inbox or a collection of spreadsheets, it's probably time to create some structure.
I can help you:
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Document processes
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Create repeatable systems
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Improve workflows
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Organise information
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Introduce better ways of working
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Create SOPs
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Identify operational bottlenecks
The goal isn't to add unnecessary bureaucracy.
It's to make your business easier to run.
Business administration
I can also oversee the practical administration that keeps the business moving, including:
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Financial administration
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Invoicing
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Supplier management
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Contracts
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Scheduling
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Reporting
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Client administration
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General business coordination
A right-hand person for your business
The biggest difference between an OBM and traditional virtual assistant support is ownership.
With VA support, you might give someone a task.
With OBM support, you can give me an outcome.
For example:
VA: "Can you arrange these meetings?"
OBM: "We need to get this project ready for launch."
I'll work out what needs to happen, coordinate the relevant people and keep the project moving.
That's the difference between doing tasks and managing outcomes.
Specialist support for creative businesses
Creative businesses aren't always structured like conventional businesses.
You might be managing:
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Artists
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Performers
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Productions
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Events
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Freelancers
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Suppliers
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Venues
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Clients
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International partners
You need someone who understands that environment.
With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, I understand the realities of creative businesses — including the fact that no two projects are quite the same.
International experience
Virtually Everywhere can provide remote business management support across the UK and internationally.
I've worked on projects involving international teams, productions and financial administration, so I'm comfortable coordinating people and processes across locations.
How it works
1. We talk
We'll start by understanding your business, what's currently happening and where you're feeling the pressure.
2. We identify priorities
We'll work out what needs attention first and where I can make the biggest difference.
3. I take ownership
Once we've agreed the scope of work, I'll take responsibility for the agreed areas of your business.
4. We keep improving
As we work together, we'll identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and efficiency.
OBM Retainer
Online Business Management is available on a monthly retainer basis, allowing me to become a consistent part of your business rather than providing one-off support.
From £1,500 per month.
A minimum three-month commitment applies.
If you'd like to discuss whether this approach is right for your business, get in touch.
Ready to stop carrying everything yourself?
You don't need to become better at juggling.
You need fewer things to juggle.
Let's talk about what's currently taking up your time, what's getting in the way and what you'd like your business to look like instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between an OBM and a VA?
A VA typically provides support with specific tasks and activities. An OBM takes a broader operational role, helping manage projects, systems, people and processes and taking ownership of outcomes.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes. The service is particularly suited to established small businesses and creative businesses that have reached the point where the owner needs experienced operational support.
Do I need to employ you?
No. Virtually Everywhere provides outsourced online business management support, allowing you to access experienced operational expertise without employing a full-time member of staff.
How much does OBM support cost?
OBM support starts from £1,500 per month, with a minimum three-month commitment. The exact scope is agreed according to your requirements.
Do you only work with creative businesses?
Creative businesses, artists, performers and events are a particular area of expertise, but the underlying operational skills can support a range of businesses. If you're unsure whether we're a good fit, get in touch.