Maya Vertigans

Virtual Assistant supporting sustainable and ethical businesses to enhance their digital marketing presence through social media management, copywriting and email marketing services. Your VA and biggest cheerleader.

Environmental Stewardship in Your Home Office: Practical Guide

Creating a more sustainable home office doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Here are some small changes that can help you cut energy use, lower bills, and reduce your environmental impact. Choosing a Green Energy Supplier If you want to switch to a more sustainable electricity provider, check out the independent ratings and reviews …

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Eco-Friendly Office Suppliers

If you’re looking for more sustainable ways to run your business, choosing eco-friendly office suppliers is a great place to start. We’ve rounded up some Aberdeen-based options to help you shop more consciously. Eco-Friendly Office Suppliers Klyk (B Corp) – refurb tech www.helloklyk.com BackMarket – second-hand phones and laptops www.backmarket.co.uk Zen Internet – (B Corp) …

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PBVA founder and her Mother after completing a marathon for charity.

Behind the Hive: Quarterly Virtual Assistant Agency Update

Welcome to “Behind the Hive”, a new feature we are trialling, where I spill the tea on everything that has been going on at Planner Bee VA Services in the last quarter. Why I’m sharing life behind the scenes at our eco Virtual Assistant business: There is so much low-quality, generic AI-generated content out there, …

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Holiday Shopping

Green Friday vs Black Friday: How to run an ethical promotion this November

In the UK, 59% of us plan to purchase during Black Friday weekend, with a predicted average spend of £122 per person. Black Friday falls on the last Friday in November, meaning in 2024 Black Friday will be on 29th November, although many shops (particularly the retail giants) run promotions for weeks in the run-up …

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