About Karen
I’m perpetually chirpy, always friendly, and a consummate professional. With an unequivocal reputation for reliability and trustworthiness, I pride myself on knowing that my support provides value and assurance.
My skills lie in the ability to be adept in all administrative tasks: From managing your diary and travel arrangements to one-time project management and system management.
I love working with individuals who are passionate about their work, ambitious, and want to develop and grow their businesses.
With over 25 years’ experience, I know that your expectations will be high. Completely unflappable and totally reliable my previous life in the city has prepared me to approach every situation with calm and consideration.
I work from my own co-working space that I founded in 2018 called The Residence, just outside Saffron Walden. This provides me with the perfect space to run my own business and to be surrounded by other like-minded business owners enabling me to collaborate in a professional and supportive environment.

Behind every successful business is another successful business who totally has your back and understands the pressures of being a business owner, win, win!
Karen Tait – VA Advantage
My Skills
As a quick learner, who is proactive and strategically focused, I help people like you to run their business without the hassle of recruiting extra staff or making a permanent commitment.
Delegating your workload may not come naturally because you like to stay in control. I get that a lot. I tell my clients to trust me with a small project to start with and see how we get along. Before you know it, they’re happier, less stressed and ready to let go a little more.
- Diary/Email Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Organisational Strategy
- Research
I am well versed as a business owner, having walked a mile in your shoes.
I like to think I understand entrepreneurial thinkers and start-up dreamers!