Virtual Business Manager Supporting Growing UK Businesses

Helping busy business owners stay organised, solve problems and get things done with practical, hands-on support.

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“You need to learn to delegate so that you can focus on the big picture.”
— Richard Branson

Turning strategic vision into practical action that drives growth.

I work alongside owner-managers and growing UK businesses to transform ideas and strategic goals into clear plans, organised systems, and measurable results.

As a freelance Virtual Business Manager, I provide flexible, high-impact support across all areas of the business. With more than 20 years’ senior management experience spanning both SMEs and larger corporates, I partner with business owners and leadership teams as a trusted problem-solver, strategic thinker, and hands-on operator.

While marketing and digital delivery are my specialist areas, my experience extends across operations, project management, leadership support, events, and day to day business delivery. Whether working virtually or onsite, I integrate seamlessly into your team to reduce pressure, improve organisation, and help move your business forward.

Why hire me?

  • 20+ years’ senior management experience

  • Experience across SMEs and larger corporate organisations

  • B2B and B2C experience across a range of sectors

  • Strategic thinker, detail driven with a hands-on, get-things-done approach

  • Flexible support tailored to your business and priorities

  • No recruitment fees or long-term contractual commitment

  • Available to start quickly, subject to availability

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How I Support Your Business

  • Strategic Business & Leadership Support

    Trusted guidance, problem-solving, and strategic planning across all areas of your business.

  • Projects, Operations & Business Delivery

    Hands-on delivery, project management, and operational support to turn strategy into action.

  • Marketing, Digital & Creative Services

    Marketing strategy, digital campaigns, websites, and creative support to grow visibility and leads.

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How I Work

  • I take time to understand your business and align support with your goals

  • I don’t just advise - I deliver

  • Short-term projects or long-term partnerships

  • Reliable, calm and trusted - onsite or virtual

‘I have had the pleasure of working with Lara for many years, both at the IoD in Manchester and at Panaz.

She is dependable, loyal, hard-working and always delivers on time. Her creativity and initiative to solving problems and generating ideas has been of great benefit to my business. I am sure that her communication skills and commercial acumen will be a great asset to companies she works with”.

Tony Attard OBE DL Group Chief Executive - Panaz Holdings