Key Services

Word processing

Professionally produced letters, memos, reports, minutes, etc., from your handwritten, typed or dictated notes. For more info click here.

Powerpoint presentations

High quality presentations prepared from your notes, including tables, charts and graphics if required.  Acetates are also available for use on overhead projectors. For a brief demonstration click here.

Spreadsheet creation

Excel spreadsheets produced to suit your requirements, from basic to highly complex with graphs and charts. For more info click here

Database set-up and maintenance

If you would you like to have all of your client data in one easily manageable file, a database can be created to your specifications.  Existing databases can also be updated.
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Internet research

We will carry out internet research on your required topic and provide you with a report of our findings. For more info click here

Telephone answering / e-mail handling

When you are away from the office, or in a meeting, your calls can be answered and calls made to clients on your behalf.  E-mails can also be monitored and actioned. For more info click here

Dictation (by telephone)

Rather than dictate to a tape recorder, why not pick up the phone and talk to a person.  We pride ourselves in the fact that we use shorthand, a dying art these days. For more info click here

Proof-reading of drafts

Proof-reading of hard copy or electronic documents and website content.
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Minute taking

For companies within a 25 mile radius of our premises in Washington, Tyne & Wear we can offer on-site attendance to take minutes at your meetings. For more info click here

Web Design

The Essential VA can now offer web design services, working with you to create a website that will help your company grow. Everything from CMS to shopping cart systems, either fully managed or maintained by yourself. For more info click here