About Us

<BODY INFO_W3C="http://visualvision.com/w3c-validation.htm" TEXT="#000000" LINK="#0000FF" VLINK="#FF0000" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"> <BASE TARGET="_top"> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#008000;font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:20pt;'><B>About Us </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='color:#008000;font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:20pt;'><B><IMG SRC="a-okadmin_v2_i00003d.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=138 HEIGHT=195 > </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='color:#000080;font-size:20pt;'><B></B></FONT><FONT style='color:#008000;font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'><B>a-ok admin</B></FONT><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> is run by Clare Farquhar and supported by a network of contacts throughout Scotland and the UK. Since graduating with a degree in BA (Hons) Business Studies, Clare worked for over eight years in System and Process Development within the IT department of an international manufacturing organisation. During this time Clare developed a high level of technical skill while also providing the highest level of reporting and project management support to Senior Managers and Company Directors.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>In 2005 Clare realised that due to recent changes in employment law and various other factors, the hidden costs of hiring a member of staff are rising. According to the Salary Calculator at <A class=s0 HREF="http://www.reed.co.uk/CareerTools/SalaryCalculator.aspx">Reed.co.uk</A> the current average annual salary of a secretary/data entry clerk/PA/typist is £20,092. In addition to this there are: </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>Recruitment fees - which increase further if you have a high turnover of staff </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>National Insurance and tax contributions </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>Insurance </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>Premises and equipment costs </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>Pensions and benefits </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>Sickness </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;list-style-type:disc;text-indent: -10mm;margin-left: 13mm;'> <LI><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>Non-productive time such as lunch breaks </FONT></LI></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'>There is also the key issue of management time in providing supervision, training and calculating wages. In an increasingly competitive market, reducing costs and improving productivity are key to success. </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#008000;font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'><B>a-ok admin</B></FONT><FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> was created with the aim of providing flexible administrative support at an affordable rate, on an as-needed basis to business owners and individuals. We work from our own office, using our own equipment and we only charge for the actual time used. We are qualified professionals who are quick to learn new skills when required. We aim to become an integral part of your team by working closely with you to develop a relationship that works and we pride ourselves on satisfying all deadlines while delivering the highest levels of quality, accuracy and reliability. </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=justify class=s0 style='text-align: justify;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'> </FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s0 style='text-align: center;'> <FONT style='font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:11pt;'></FONT><FONT style='color:#000080;font-family:"Arial Unicode MS";font-size:20pt;'><B><IMG SRC="a-okadmin_v2_i000038.jpg" BORDER=0 ALIGN=MIDDLE WIDTH=206 HEIGHT=67 > </B></FONT></DIV> <DIV ALIGN=center class=s2 style='text-align: center;margin-left: 3mm;'> <FONT style='font-size:12pt;'> </FONT></DIV>