About
"Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success"Stephen Covey
tuki is run by Vicci Lewis
“The idea for tuki stemmed from a desire to build a business that made everyone’s lives easier – my own, my clients’, my team’s. The way that people work has changed massively, with technology now allowing many jobs to be done from any location with an internet connection. Yet many companies are still wedded to the idea that we need to sit at a desk, in an office, between 9 and 5. At the same time, we know from experience that people who work for themselves or run their own small business can all too easily get swamped in the peripherals of running a business, yet don’t want to take on the problems associated with employing someone.
And that’s where tuki comes in. We take the needs of the client, whether it’s a couple of hours help catching up on logging their expenses or a PA to work with them for twenty hours a week, and match that up to the skills, experience and availability of our team. All the work is done virtually, so the client can get on with running their business without worrying about training someone or having to provide a desk.
But equally important is that our team have the flexibility to work wherever and whenever they choose, provided the client’s deadline is met. The very best people work for tuki, because we understand that they’re the ones that really make it work, and if they’re happy, then so are we.”
Vicci has worked as an executive PA for the last 18 years. She set up her own successful virtual secretarial business 8 years’ ago and since then has developed a team of Virtual Assistants to work alongside her, supporting clients all over the UK and USA. She specialises in providing support to executive/business coaches and the media industry.
"Vicci works as my PA and she is fabulous. She has become an integral part of our business, supporting so many essential functions to an impeccable standard. I trust her with my diary, our invoicing and credit control, aspects of our marketing, and so so much more. She is fearless in turning her mind to new challenges and solving them in record time. I can't recommend her highly enough!"
Matthew Stone, CEO Matthew Stone Ltd
"Vicci (Victoria’s Virtual Office) regularly provides me with invaluable assistance in the day-to-day running of my business. She knows and understands the intricacies of the coaching industry, and her professionalism shows through when the going gets tough. In the three years she has worked with me, Vicci has always been prepared to be as totally involved as any in-house personal assistant, whether dealing with my busy diary or efficiently handling the accounting side of the business. Her calm, confident approach to any task, however complex, is both reassuring and an indispensable asset to my busy working schedules. Vicci is a pleasure to work with and it’s reassuring to know she is there for me when the pressure is on."
Diane Vere, Founding Director, Beyond Performance Limited
We are delighted that tuki is growing and selecting the right people is key.
Zowie Dowling
Prior to joining tuki, Zowie has spent her 19 year career working within an office environment. She has primarily worked in the recruitment, purchasing and
retail industry.
She has been responsible for recruitment, HR, department and travel budgets and managed large teams. She has also led the creative product strategy to drive successful and
profitable results.
She has spent her career working to strict critical paths and deadlines which makes her a highly proficient multi-tasker who works well under pressure and stress.
She has worked cross culturally with countries all around the world and has had the pleasure of travelling to many of them.
She has excellent communication skills, is extremely organised, efficient and always happy to help!
Sam Millergill
Prior to joining tuki, Sam's 27 year career has been office based and has varied from Sales roles to Production Management. For the last 16 years she was employed as a Merchandise Manager within a large clothing retail head office.
As a Merchandise Manager she was responsible for managing and developing a large team, leading the financial strategy, analysis and planning for the department. Managing a £90 million + budget, she worked alongside a Design, Quality and Buying team to source product from all over the world, which has enabled her many wonderful experiences travelling and learning new cultures.
Working for a large corporate business, she communicates successfully and engages Stakeholders of all levels. She is used to working under pressure, multi-tasking, prioritising and can flex her skill base as required.
Annabel Clarke
Annabel is a professional marketeer working mainly within arts and culture. She works with organisations of all sizes to devise, manage and implement effective marketing and
social media campaigns.