Virtual Business Manager & Marketing Support for Growing Businesses
Helping busy business owners bring clarity, structure and momentum to their marketing, projects and operations.
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 specialising in marketing, 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 business delivery. Whether working virtually or onsite, I integrate seamlessly into your team to reduce pressure, improve organisation, and help move your business forward.
20+ years senior management experience
Worked with SME’s and larger corporates
B2B & B2C sectors
Strategic thinker and hands on implementer
“You need to learn to delegate so that you can focus on the big picture.”
How I Support Your Business
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Strategic Business & Leadership Support
Trusted guidance, problem-solving, and strategic planning across all areas of your business.
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Marketing, Digital & Creative Services
Marketing strategy, digital campaigns, websites, and creative support to grow visibility and leads.
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Projects, Operations & Business Delivery
Hands-on delivery, project management, and operational support to turn strategy into action.
How I Work
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I take time to understand your business and align support with your goals
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I don’t just advise - I deliver
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Short-term projects or long-term partnerships
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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