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Pen and Paper Girl

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 413 160 731

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25.01.2022 Up early to catch the sunrise this morning, a rare sight here in WA What a wonderful way to start a new month! Have a lovely day whatever it is you have planned

25.01.2022 I love to plan. Anyone who knows me will agree. When it comes to Calendar Management, my favourite time has got to be as a new year approaches; calendar or financial. A blank canvas to start filling those empty days with all of the information you need to keep you on track with your priorities. I complete two tasks before I begin:... Time Zones - Australia has a few. Its important I can see these at a glance when scheduling meetings/workshops etc. One of my clients has customers dotted all over this beautiful country. Public Holidays - factoring these in gives me a good platform to start with, taking into consideration the different holidays across each State. Im curious to know, do you call it a Diary, a Calendar, or a Planner? See more

24.01.2022 Whats everyone up to this weekend? Mines a quiet one, its next weekend my diary starts to ramp up My weekend plans are:... Long walks along the coast Coffee catch-ups Dinner at home with friends Housework Whatever it is you have planned, I hope it makes you smile See more

23.01.2022 You cant beat a bit of client love on a Friday, or any day of the week for that matter This made my week, never mind my day. Thank you to Michelle ... The impact showing your appreciation has on a small business is huge. When was the last time you gave a review for great service? Go share some love! My shout outs today go to @quinnsshack @alkimosnaturopath See more

23.01.2022 I recently spent some time scanning documents for one of my clients - I mean... who has time for that?

22.01.2022 Starting the week right! Goal setting with the lovely Espresso Lounge ladies. Setting goals really helps me stay focused for the month ahead. It also helps at the start of this workshop we check-in on how we went achieving last months goals; keeping us accountable. Its all well and good setting a goal, its what you do next thats important....... Set your goal(s). List all the actions you need to complete in order to reach your goal. Set yourself a realistic timeline. Work through each task on your list. Celebrate as you go. I recommend you do this every time you complete one of your tasks, it will really help keep you motivated to reaching your end goal. Let me know in the comments what goals you have set for yourself or your business this month. See more

22.01.2022 This time next week Ill be back at the PPG desk, road trip a distant memory Enjoying the break, my mind is also on my September goals Pleased I planned ahead, leaving an organised calendar so I can hit the ground running on my return, I made sure to include a couple of early morning walks to help mentally prepare for the day, oh and some afternoon tea breaks - so important!... Do you include be kind to yourself plans in your diary throughout the week? Courtesy of @styleshootsocial See more

21.01.2022 I like to write my weekly to do list on a Sunday evening, this way I can hit the ground running on Monday morning - after coffee of course Whats on your to do list this week? ... See more

20.01.2022 Starting a business can be daunting - I know! Even more so in recent times, leaving many unsure of what the future has in store. During the last couple of months I used my time wisely, and decided to invest in myself. Im very happy to report I recently graduated from the fabulous Stellar Virtual Assistants Training.... Woohoo Lets party! Talking of parties, if you have one to arrange and dont know where to start, give me a call. Thanks to Rosie @virtuallyyoursvas for making it less daunting than it otherwise could have been. See more

20.01.2022 I’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to my friends and followers for your continued support of me on my Small Business journey Behind every Small Business is a real person giving it their all, working hard to turn their dreams in to reality Saturday 31 Oct is WA Small Business Day ... Where will you be showing your support? Tag a Small Business and let’s share the love I’ll start @finchcoffeeco @oceanserenitybeauty.wellness @theyorkshiremanspie @alkimosnaturopath #SmallbizWA #mysmallpledge See more

19.01.2022 Hi there, I thought it was about time I officially introduce myself Im Clare, sole operator at Pen and Paper Girl. I live in the Northern Suburbs of Perth, Western Australia, originally from Manchester, England. I fell in love with Perth during a holiday 21 years ago, for the simple fact I could see the sky every day Fast forward to 2008, I followed my dreams and made Perth my home, when my skills as a Debt Collections Call Coach were required at a financial... institution in Perths CBD. Pen and Paper Girl came to life in January this year, through my love of stationery, planning, and helping others - alongside my experience as a Personal Assistant. I offer a range of services, and specialise in: Diary management. Email management. Customer follow-up - *think, sending out invoices, following-up on overdue payments, turning your potential customers into paying customers. Data entry. Running errands. File organisation - paper or electronic. A few fun facts about me: I have a thing about cups, more on that another time. I volunteer at Guide Dogs WA. I practise yoga. I dislike tardiness. Im a huge fan of supporting local. Id love to hear a fun fact about you Do you care to share? See more

19.01.2022 SMALL BUSINESS LOVE Over the last couple of weeks Ive had the pleasure of catching-up with these amazing business ladies... @primevirtualassist @carmen_braidwood ... @redfox_events @adminlife_ @theyorkshiremanspie @rachelsbcreations @hotlizarddesigns @rockscholars @laptops_and_lattes @brewcrates_wa_gifts_and_hamper I enjoyed yoga with the beautiful Lorraine @raineandshineyoga I also had THE BEST pamper session from Victoria at @oceanserenitybeauty.wellness Ill be needing someone to manage my diary for me pretty soon Right, Im off to write my to do list for next week, and do a spot of work at the PPG desk. Whats on your agenda today? See more

18.01.2022 Productivity is at an all time high this month at the PPG desk I’m not sure whether it’s since I started my part time EA role giving me less time to faff about, realising every minute at my desk has to be a good use of my time - I’m easily distracted by shiny objects you see I am very happy with this mornings achievements:... Contents Insurance - made time to do a couple of price comparisons resulting in a saving of $100.00. Stick with me kids I’ll save you time and money Ordered new business cards Responded and actioned ALL of my emails Contacted a lawyer. Super compliant me needs to make sure I’ve crossed all the t’s and dotted all the i’s Sorted my Business Insurance As a reward I’m off out for a sunset dinner with a friend to celebrate turning 1 this week Are you having a productive Saturday? See more

16.01.2022 Pen and Paper Girl is a Personal Assistant working virtually I support small business owners like yourself, by taking care of your repetitive admin. tasks so you can focus on your income-generating tasks, and all the things you’d rather be doing in your business OFFERED SERVICES (but not limited to):... managing your diary/calendar - making sure you’re where you need to be when you need to be there task management coordination - keeping you on track with your actions entering data into your customer database scanning documents / receipts digital filing running errands Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, wishing you could magic wand it all away, or if there’s one particular task you don’t like to do, get in touch, I’d love to hear from you Save time now by saving this post; bottom right Ok, I’ve told you what I do, now it’s your turn...What do you do? Answer with an emoticon if you’ve not got time to stop and chat right now See more

16.01.2022 Things are so instant these days! Everyone and everything trying to grab your attention to either buy something, buy into, listen to, read, or watch. It can feel a little overwhelming at times I used to make a note in my phone when someone recommended a podcast, article, blog or a book to me, the trouble was, I ended up with a huge list and no time to do anything about it. I found by adding a block of reading/listening time to my diary did the trick. It took away the ov...erwhelm I felt when adding to my ever-increasing list, knowing I was going to get to it soon - 30 minutes twice a week works for me. This method works for many business tasks, here are a few off the top of my head: Planning your social media content Goal setting for the month ahead Updating your Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system Placing orders Responding to emails Bookkeeping What do you wish you could make time in your week for? See more

15.01.2022 I never get bored of this view Relaxing here after cleaning and jobs around the house, ahhhh thats better

15.01.2022 Following on from all the client love that was flying around last week, I got the urge to write this... It was a shock to my system when my role was made redundant at the beginning of 2020 thats for sure. My initial reaction was excitement with a touch of anxiety at the new opportunities that lay ahead. Im not sure I was ready for the roller coaster I was about to ride. REPUTATION - After working for large companies all of my life, building a reputation was important to... me, mostly known as the smiley person around the office, pen and paper in hand, the go-to girl accountable for everything I touched. Then suddenly, Im sat alone in my office at home, having to start over - connecting with new people, creating new networks. Which I guess youre thinking, isnt this just like starting a new job, which brings me to my next point. GOING TO THE OFFICE - Dont EVER take being employed for granted. You turn-up at work, there is work ready for you to do. When you run your own business, first you have to find the work before you do the work, which is like double the work. Plus, you must learn how to actually run a business. Before I embarked on this journey I naively imagined running a business was quite glamorous, coming and going as you please, making the difficult choice of which cafe to work out of each day, working in your pjs (well, there is a bit of that going on here some days ) meeting people for coffee Pfft... how wrong could I have been. Its a tough gig, but a rewarding one Have you had a similar experience? Id love to hear about it if youd like to share. See more

15.01.2022 My lovely friend made this for me when I got my first PA gig. What did someone do for you that gave your confidence a boost? #personalassistant... #organised #notwodaysthesame #makeithappentoday #virtualassistant #thinkahead #planning #takeaction #helpothers #moretime #moretimeforyou #lovewhatyoudo #supportsmallbusiness #supportwanneroolocal See more

14.01.2022 What a nice welcome, I think Im going to like it here Today I joined a group of like-minded business women for networking, learning, support and fun Super important when youre a solopreneur ... #inspiration #makeithappentoday #virtualassistant #planning #takeaction #helpothers #lovewhatyoudo #supportsmallbusinesses #theespressolounge See more

14.01.2022 I learnt a new word today. I heard it in a podcast I was listening to, it means perseverance; persistence. Ive said stick to it before, when encouraging someone not to give up, but I didnt realise sticktoitiveness was a word. Has anyone else heard or used this word before?... See more

13.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day Be Kind to yourself Be Kind to others Be Kind always

12.01.2022 What a year to start a business hey! W H A T A J O U R N E Y It’s been a roller coaster for sure...... Out of my comfort zone Procrastinating like you wouldn’t believe Imposter syndrome. Who did I think I was thinking I could pull this off? Connecting with new people during a pandemic Creating networks Having to work it all out while trying to have it all worked out Figuring out my niche Taking time to think about my ideal client Baffled by the number of systems out there to help run your business, and trialling what works for me Finding my tribe - you know who you are #laptopandlatteladies Some days a slow and tiring slog. But, do you know what? I wouldn’t change it for the world. My passion to help others kept me going, as well as looking for more time freedom for myself. Pffft, I didn’t go to the beach half as much as I’d have liked. However, I did realise the importance of self-care Some of my favourite days have been the ones where I’ve been super focused, able to stay in my own lane, ploughed through my to do list, and see my client’s businesses thrive I’m looking forward to seeing what the next 12 months has in store It’s never too late to follow your dreams What’s your dream? See more

12.01.2022 Right now, Id hazard a guess there are more people not ok given whats going on in the world. If you ever needed an excuse to check-in with someone - today is it. Today is R U OK? Day. Ask a friend how they are, ask a stranger - be nice, lend an ear, you could just save a life Im ok today, R U?

12.01.2022 Fathers Day in Australia is not something I ever got to celebrate with my Dad. He passed away two years before I moved here, so never got to see the beautiful place I call home. This is a note from my Dad to me before my first ever trip down under in 1999 - I secretly think he knew something I didnt. Happy Fathers Day to anyone recognising a Father figure in their life today

10.01.2022 Its not too late to buy a card and arrange a gift Thank you Alkimos News And Gifts for having such a variety of lovely cards #mothersday... #loveyourmum #mothersday2020 #celebratemum #supportlocal See more

10.01.2022 You cant beat that Friday feeling Did you manage everything you set out to achieve this week? Have a good one!

10.01.2022 Loving my WA road trip I thought you fabulous people might appreciate some of the sights Western Australia has to offer as I go Todays virtual postcard comes to you from Monkey Mia ... Whats your favourite place to visit in WA? See more

10.01.2022 I am proud to be a member of The Wanneroo Business Association. Networking Educating Supporting Making new friends... . Its more important than ever to stay connected. . . . . . . . #zoom #zoomevents #repost #onlinenetworking #supportlocal #getinvolved #networking #smallbusinessnetworking #virtualassistant #helpothers #makingadifference #perthassistant #wba #wanneroobusinessassociation #supportothers #onlineevents #supportingeachother #stayconnected #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #cityofwanneroo See more

09.01.2022 Calendars arent just used for meetings. If youre organised and like to have everything in one place, its good to add some of the following: Deadlines Reminders Time to prepare for upcoming meetings... Check-in on your actions Factor in time to eat Stretch your legs in between tasks Anniversaries Work blocks to actually do the work Have you ever taken time out to think about what your ideal work day looks like? Based on your answer you may want to look at what your calendar looks like up to the end of the year, and make it work for you See more

09.01.2022 This week I learnt more about a Task Management Tool I’ve been using called Trello It’s extremely user friendly, keeps all your projects, and to do lists in one place. It’ll even send you a reminder when a particular task is due. I absolutely love it! Oooo and you can share information with others, which is great if you have a virtual team... Did you learn anything new this week? See more

09.01.2022 I dont know about you, but time seems to be flying by quicker than ever just lately. I dont have the time to ....... Interested to know what you would end this sentence with

08.01.2022 Cheers to Social Media Day Did you know 81% of small and medium businesses use at least one social media platform to stay connected with their customers. Whats your preferred social media channel?... I like to use Instagram and Facebook for both business, and pleasure. I look to Insta for inspiring pictures and quotes, while I use Facebook for socialising, and webinars with other girl bosses plus, finding out whats going on in my local area. Not so long ago I took a year off Facebook, it was consuming too much of my time, I needed a break. Im all or nothing! See more

08.01.2022 I was having a bit of a declutter on the weekend and came across some of my old diaries. I didn’t dare open any of them, I would have been sat for hours reminiscing - another time perhaps For as far back as I can remember one of my favourite things used to be sitting at the dining room table with my brand new paper diary, new pen in hand, copying over birthdays from one diary to another, adding upcoming events, planning for a fresh new year ahead I won’t lie to you, i...t’s still one of my favourite things to do, albeit digitally these days If it’s not in the diary it ain’t happening. Literally everything goes in there, from personal appointments, planning for upcoming events, personal development time, blocks of time to complete work for a client, my to do list for the day, reminders etc... all colour coded so I can see at a glance what’s on Inputting birthdays and anniversaries take no time at all these days as they’re on repeat from this year #timesaver Just for fun, using an emoticon tell me how you feel about the thought of planning your 2021 diary. Are you: I’ve not even thought about it Planning ahead doesn’t work for me I’m all over it Or something else? See more

07.01.2022 Its great there are so many project management systems, and customer relationship management platforms out there, but sometimes I need to touch and feel what Im working on. So Ive made my own system A couple of todays wins in one shot: New board/system is on the wall Google My Business pin landed. If this is something you are waiting on in the mail, be patient they take a while to arrive... See more

06.01.2022 Linda @theyorkshiremanspie bakery was the inspiration behind Pen and Paper Girl. She was busy planning to move into her very first bakery, no time to deal with some of the paperwork that came with that Clare to the rescue If Linda had no time to deal with her back office tasks, then surely she wasn’t the only small business in this situation. She wanted to use her time wisely... to create, to bake, cooking utensils in her hands not pen and paper... At that point I had no idea there was a world of Virtual Assistants out there Be like Linda - don’t try and do all of the things See more

06.01.2022 This is one of my favourite quotes. Recently, I wasnt happy with my daily routine. I spent some time thinking about what I had to change in order to fix this. Small goals help you reach your big goals ... What steps do you take if youre not happy about something you have the power to change?

06.01.2022 Share the love by donating your data Did you know Optus let you donate your unused data to people in need? Its so easy to do:... Open your Yes Optus app Select donate your data Select donate now Choose how much to donate All done Being home more than ever just lately, I have lots of data left at the end of the month. Rather than it go to waste, I add a little reminder to my diary to make sure I dont forget to donate Be sure to leave yourself with enough remaining data - I donate mine when I have one day left to go. See more

06.01.2022 Think of the time it would give you back in your day to focus on what you do best. Do you dread the thought of all those must do repetitive tasks you conduct on a regular basis? There are a number of benefits to hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA) as opposed to the commitment you make when hiring a member of staff - I thought Id share some of them with you.... The right VA already has the skills your business needs - saving on onboarding and training costs. Hire time as and when you need to. You dont have to provide office space or equipment - VAs have their own. A VA may work when your business is closed - perhaps evenings and weekends to get the job done. There is NO COST to you for: holiday pay; recruitment; superannuation; long service leave. If you like the thought of having your very own Personal Assistant, tell me... What would be the first task you would ask them to do? See more

06.01.2022 Benefits of indoor plants: Produces oxygen Removes toxins Creates a calm environment... Good for well-being Increases productivity My plant of choice is a spider plant Not only is it the easiest indoor plant to maintain, a spider plant produces oxygen, purifying the air in your home or office, by absorbing carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and xylene. Also safe for pets. This is why they make a great plant for your home or office What is your indoor plant of choice? See more

05.01.2022 Smiler was my nickname at school. Did you know you have the power to make someones day with your smile? Not only do you have the power to change someones day, you can make a difference to your own too.... Next time youre not feeling yourself, or if something isnt going to plan, if you put a smile on your face, wait a few seconds you will begin to notice how it makes you feel just that little bit better. It works - do try it. Go on, try it now See more

05.01.2022 Its a wet and windy day here in Perth, so Im at the PPG desk planning out what my week ahead looks like. Whats on? I hear you ask... Client work A brand/design consultation... 3 client meetings Online learning Yoga An early morning walk/coffee catch-up with a friend Monthly goal check-in Whats on your to do list for next week? See more

05.01.2022 As a small business owner you will know how easy it is to neglect your own tasks and focus on your client work. After all, you want to spend time doing the things you love, right? I recently helped one of my lovely clients complete a business task that had slipped further and further down her to do list. She outsourced this organising/data entry work because she wanted to stop double handling my own crap. By doing this it helped her to achieve a huge goal for the month,... and brought about more order to this task going forward. It’s what I do! Can you relate? See more

04.01.2022 One year ago today I took my last commute to the office in Perth’s CBD, soon after the next chapter of my journey began A week later I randomly met a lady who was about to open a bakery. She was busy baking, and doing all the things she needed to do to launch her business. She didn’t have time to look at resumes to hire her team, she didn’t have time to call applicants to set-up interviews, prepare questions, call them the day before to confirm, nor did she have time to... tackle the rest of her to do list Suddenly, I had all of this time on my hands while this lady was rushed off her feet... What’s all that about? This was it, my opportunity - I offered Linda my time, allowing her to focus on her main goal, and the rest as they say is history Thanks for trusting me with your new business Linda The Yorkshireman's Pie and being my inspiration I love how I continue to be a part of your journey, watching you thrive #everythinghappensforareason Are you trying to do all of the things in your business? If you could outsource one task today, what would it be? #perthbusinesswoman #smallbusinessupport #smallbusinessowner #entrepreneur

03.01.2022 Loving my new purchase! Watching the flame burn makes me feel a sense of calm. Ah lovely ... Its winter here in Perth, which means warm(ish) and pleasant by day, cold and crisp at night. I have many candles burning of an evening at this time of year. See more

03.01.2022 Facing your fears This was one of my feel the fear and do it anyway moments. There was no way I was going all the way to the Great Barrier Reef and not putting my head under water to explore the spectacular scenery. ... When was the last time you faced one of your fears? What was it, and how did it make you feel? See more

03.01.2022 WA Day commemorates the foundation of the Swan River Colony near Perth by European settlers in 1829. Previously known as Foundation Day. Hands-up if youre in WA

02.01.2022 Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day In case you’re stuck for ideas: Smile at a stranger... Text a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while Buy a coffee for the person behind you in the queue Leave a kind comment on someone’s post Donate to a charity Share a friends business post Leave a review Post something inspirational Make some time for you #explorethegood #makekindnessthenorm #randomactsofkindnessday Let me know if you did any of the above, or something else See more

01.01.2022 L O V... E Happy Valentine’s Day I didn’t realise how many heart shaped items I had in my home until I took some photos yesterday - jump over to my story if you wanna see See more

01.01.2022 Did someone say FREE? Absolutely! If you are a business owner and live or operate in the City of Wanneroo, you could be eligible for a service being offered as part of the City's economic recovery plan. It takes less than 5 minutes to apply. You're welcome #smallbizwa #thinksmallfirst #smallbusinessperth #smallbusinessowner