About Caroline

Are you in business or the circus?

Working for yourself can sometimes feel like you’re in a one-person circus act!

Trying to juggle several balls whilst balancing on a tightrope wearing a clown costume.

When you first start out, you don’t have much choice to wear all the hats and do all the jobs yourself.

You’re the CEO, Administrator, Marketing Exec, Salesperson, Bookkeeper and Tea-maker all rolled into one.

But as your business grows and you take on more clients, you’ll have less time for jobs that don’t earn you any dosh, but take you away from your real work and your dream business!

Admin & Writing NOT Your Bag?

Admin and marketing for your business are real time-sucking jobs you:

a. Don’t need to do yourself

b. Can’t do in some cases

c. Don’t want to do – let’s be honest!

Are you starting to find these tasks are…

Weighing heavily on your shoulders?

Taking up too much of your time?

Getting in the way of your real work?

Taking over your dream business?

Stopping your business from growing?

If this rings any bells, you might want to throw a couple of balls over to me!

As a VA, I can relieve you of all those pesky time-consuming admin jobs that don’t earn you any money, leaving you to concentrate on the work you love and do best.

As a Copywriter, I can write magnetic and engaging content in your unique voice designed to attract your dream clients, and put off the nightmare ones.

As a result of my help and support, you’ll be able to:

Take on more new dream clients

Level up and grow your business

Spend fewer hours working IN your business

Free up more time to do stuff you actually enjoy!

Why I became a VA

I’m Caroline Buist, VA, Copywriter and founder of Above & Beyond VA.

I’ve always wanted to be my own boss, seeking more freedom and flexibility than a 9-5 job could offer.

With the added triggers of:

becoming a mum
toxic workplaces
micromanagers and
one too many horrendous commutes

4 years ago, my VA business was born!

With over 30 years of project admin, customer service and IT experience under my belt, I’ve implemented systems and processes to streamline and improve businesses.

I’ve worked on countless projects helping to make sure they run smoothly – on budget, on time and to a high standard.

I can do the same for you, working with you to help achieve your business goals.

When I’m not working, I enjoy singing and performing in a community choir, go to lots of gigs and love tackling a challenging su-doku puzzle.

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My Core Values

Above and Beyond – hence my business name. Always striving to go the extra mile, provide added value and exceed expectations in my work. I’m known for saying ‘No probs’ whenever I’m asked to do something.

Honesty and Integrity – brutally honest and pretty much an open book, aiming to do the right thing every time, owning up and taking personal responsibility for my actions and mistakes.

Continuous Improvement – lifelong learner who loves a challenge and learning new skills. Knack of learning new stuff quickly, applying what I’ve learnt and constantly tweaking and improving my systems and processes.

Positivity – ‘glass half full’ outlook (most of the time) with a tendency to enthusiastically overuse exclamation marks!

Humour – can normally be found with a huge grin on my face. I love a laugh but no need to worry, I’m a professional and will take your work seriously.