Virtual Assistance Takes a Leap with Financial Boost
- Marta Macialek
- Sep 9, 2025
- 2 min read
Award-winning Virtual Assistant, Elizabeth Wright, founded Admin & More in 2016 with the vision of empowering disabled business owners through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Access to Work (AtW) scheme.
Founded by Community ENABLE Funding (CEF)
£75,000 boost towards:
Supporting operational growth
Marketing efforts
Enhancing overall reach to better assist clients
Region: North Northamptonshire
What inspired you to start your business?
I had worked in the charity sector for 15 years and finally decided that I needed to make a change. With the skills that I acquired, I decided to start my own Virtual Assistance business to support entrepreneurs, especially disabled business owners. I wanted to provide flexible, high-quality virtual assistant services and my business has grown a lot since!
What does your business do? And how is it different from competitors?
We support small business owners and entrepreneurs with flexible, cost-effective services that eliminate the need for in-house staff. The services we provide include:
Virtual Assistant Support
Professional Minute-Taking
Marketing and Website Services
Online Training and Digital Products
Our team are remotely based and deliver services across the UK. Integrity is key to everything we do. We are respected for our commitment to honesty, trust and transparency to our staff and clients.
What will you use/have used the funding for?
We used the funding to support our operational growth such as our marketing efforts and expanding our services. We’ve also used the funding to recruit and train team members as well as enhancing our overall reach so that we can better serve our clients.
Additional comments from the Founder and our Advisor
“Securing this funding has been transformative for Admin and More. As a female-led business dedicated to providing inclusive and accessible virtual support services, the investment arrived at a pivotal moment. It enabled us to stabilise operations, ensure continuity for our clients—many of whom rely on government-backed schemes—and refocus on our mission.
Our Investment Manager's support was invaluable, offering not just financial assistance but genuine partnership. We’re now poised to grow sustainably, championing accessibility, flexibility, and meaningful work opportunities across the UK.” Comments Elizabeth Wright, Founder of Admin & More
“Working with Elizabeth has been a pleasure. Her dedication to inclusivity and her vision for Admin & More are truly inspiring. This funding will help her scale a business that not only delivers high-quality services but also makes a real difference in people’s lives.” Comments Seth Addo, Investment Manager at First Enterprise
First Enterprise is a responsible finance provider offering unsecured loans ranging from £500 to £250,000 to support both start-ups and established businesses across the UK Since 2011, First Enterprise has lent over £77 million to 7,305 businesses.
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