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Virtual Assistant Reading
I’m Melanie Wincott, the proud owner of Pink Spaghetti Reading, and my mission is simple: to help small businesses stay organised, efficient, and ahead of the game. Whether it's streamlining your workflow, managing your inbox, or keeping on top of deadlines, I bring expert support tailored to your needs—so you can focus on what you do best.
Based in Overton, I cover the Reading area, including Henley-on-Thames, Wallingford, and Henley. With 14 years in senior management within academic publishing and 10 years in the accounting sector, I bring a wealth of experience in project management, workflow optimisation, and business administration.
Why Me
I thrive on organisation, problem-solving, and making my clients’ lives easier. I’m an expert in platforms like HubSpot, Xero, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Bluebeam, ensuring your business runs like clockwork. As an active listener, I take a collaborative approach—getting to know your business inside out to provide the support you truly need.
In 2024, I was honoured to be shortlisted for the prestigious Encouraging Women in Franchising (EWiF) award for New Franchisee of the Year—recognition of my dedication to excellence and outstanding support for small businesses.
If you’re looking for a reliable, detail-driven, and experienced virtual assistant to help take your business to the next level, let’s talk! I’d love to hear how I can support you.
My Team
My team really adds to my expertise. In the team are specialist administrators, content
writers, and people who are used to using a wide range of systems used by small business
owners.
We are always happy to have a no obligation chat, to see if we are the right fit for your
business.
Steve
Steve is a valued member of the Pink Spaghetti Reading team, offering dependable admin
support to small businesses and busy individuals. With an extensive background in agency recruitment — particularly within the finance and pharmaceutical sectors — Steve understands the fast-paced demands of professional environments and brings that same responsiveness and attention to detail to every client he supports.
His expertise spans a wide range of administrative tasks, including general office support, database management, CRM systems, and website updates. Steve is especially skilled at streamlining processes and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, freeing up time for clients to focus on growing their businesses.
Outside of work, Steve is a keen golfer and also enjoys exploring the outdoors on long walks
with his dog, as well as travelling and discovering new places.
Liv
Liv brings a fresh perspective and creative flair to Pink Spaghetti Reading in her role as
Social Media Assistant. With a professional background as a qualified midwife, she
understands the importance of clear communication and attention to detail — all qualities she now brings into the digital space.
Liv specialises in crafting and scheduling engaging content using systems such as Canva, LinkedIn and Meta Business Suite. She also supports our clients with beautifully designed newsletters, helping them connect meaningfully with their audiences and build a consistent brand presence online. Her calm, organised approach and natural creativity make her a trusted support for clients looking to grow their visibility on social platforms without the
stress.
When she’s not behind the screen, Liv loves unwinding with a good book, catching up with
friends over coffee, and exploring new places whenever she can.
Why a virtual assistant?
A virtual assistant does not just cover the traditional diary management and minute taking tasks, we are more of a virtual personal assistant, a clone of you as the business owner, getting through the tasks you don’t want to do, don’t have the time or the inclination to do. We are used to working with people who are amazing entrepreneurs, but by outsourcing and delegating their tasks, the time it frees up allows them to focus on what they are great at.
Using a virtual assistant is a cost-effective way of adding resource into your business. No holiday or sick pay, no tax, NI or pension costs, you don't pay for coffee breaks or office chat, and we are already trained in the things you need done. We offer either a "pick up, put down" hourly rate, or retainer agreements from just 4 hours a month for something more stable - whichever suits your business. We pride ourselves in open and honest pricing, so you will never get a surprise bill, and we can work to your budget.
Why Pink Spaghetti?
Pink Spaghetti is a franchise, and this means I have all these great people to call on. So, if I don't know the answer to something, there is always someone to ask to help. They are such a lovely bunch of friendly people and they can help if large projects come in, or cover through holidays and sickness. This means, for you, resource is always there even when I am not.
At Pink Spaghetti we appreciate how much there is to do - we are small business owners too! We are a friendly, approachable and humble bunch and enjoy becoming part of your team for as much or as little time as you need us. Our clients enjoy outsourcing to us without the hassle of employing.
A range of Virtual PA Services
The tasks we carry out are as varied as our customers! They are typically administration, social media, organisation and marketing tasks and we can be seen with a pile of receipts, or setting up a CRM system. We get involved when a business owner has had something on a list for a while but never quite gets around to doing it.
Areas Served By Our Reading Office
Based in Reading, this office serves areas across Berkshire, including:
Henley-on-Thames | Wallingford | Aldermaston | Calcot | Caversham | Earley | Goring | Shinfield | Tilehurst | Pangbourne | Theale
Key tasks...
Administration
Artwork creation
Business Branding
Business Development
Canva Experts
CRM management
Customer Service Support
Data entry
Diary management
Email management
Email Marketing
Financial Administration
Marketing
Minute Taking
Newsletter creation
Organisation
Outbound calls
Personal Assistant
Project Management
Reminding
Research
Retainer Agreements
Seasonal updates
Small Business Administration
Social Media Management
Spreadsheets
System research
Template creation
Virtual Assistant Services
Website management
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