Alo Solutions - Virtalent

Independent Consultancy

2 employees

Chester, UK

15+ hours

saved each month

2× faster

invoice payment

Small Changes. Big Results.

How Virtalent streamlined admin and client payments

When we met ALO Solutions, founder Barbara Bray was running a thriving food and nutrition consultancy advising growers, producers and food service providers, but behind the scenes, admin was piling up.

Long days on the road left little time for invoicing, receipts and calls and the paperwork kept growing with the business. After finding an independent VA unreliable, Barbara turned to Virtalent for consistent, professional support.

Matched with Clare, a VA with 30 years’ experience, she finally gained dependable help. Clare streamlined invoicing, payment chasing and communication with the accountant, even recovering a written-off payment after one call, freeing Barbara to focus on growth while Clare manages the admin.

“I was busy for all the wrong reasons. Busy with things that didn’t generate an income.”

Barbara Bray - Founder, ALO Solutions

When Barbara first joined Virtalent, she needed someone who could blend financial precision with dependable admin support. A partner who could step in and keep the consultancy running smoothly while she focused on clients.

That’s exactly what she found in Clare. With decades of experience in executive and financial administration, Clare quickly became an integral part of ALO Solution’s operations. She streamlined invoicing, introduced consistent systems for record keeping and brought calm efficiency to day-to-day admin. This meant faster payments, fewer late nights and the freedom for Barbara to focus on growing her consultancy with confidence.

Meet Emily.

Emily draws on 17 years in executive support and project coordination to keep businesses running smoothly, combining organisation, initiative, and a calm, dependable approach.

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How ALO Solutions used Virtalent support

From finance admin to day-to-day coordination, ALO Solutions relied on Virtalent for flexible support that ensured the consultancy kept running smoothly.

Stay on top of emails and admin.

From invoices to receipts, nothing slips through the cracks with structured admin systems in place.

Keep operations running smoothly.

Consistent executive support ensures payments, reporting and communication all run like clockwork.

Work smarter, not harder.

Streamlined processes and efficient workflows free up valuable time for client projects.

Scale support when you need it.

Hours that flex with travel schedules and project demands - no wasted time or budget.

Since partnering with Virtalent, ALO Solutions has transformed the way it runs behind the scenes. Admin tasks that once consumed hours are now handled seamlessly, client payments arrive on time and Barbara can dedicate her energy to the consultancy’s growth and client relationships.

For Virtalent, the collaboration showcases the impact of thoughtful matching and ongoing partnership. By pairing Barbara with a VA whose strengths aligned perfectly with her business needs, we helped ALO Solutions gain lasting efficiency and peace of mind – proving how the right support can quietly, but powerfully, elevate a business.

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