Calm, experienced business support for people-led businesses
I work with small business owners, consultants, and organisations who want their work to feel clearer, more organised, and easier to manage.
Thoughtful support that reduces mental load and helps you move forward with confidence.
A steady partner in your business
Hi, I’m Debra, founder of CollabWork.
I support small business owners, consultants, and organisations who want their work to feel more manageable and better organised.
My role is to reduce the mental load that comes with running a business, while also acting as a sounding board. Someone you can talk things through with, sense-check decisions, and rely on for calm, considered support.
I bring over 25 years of experience supporting founders, senior leaders, and organisations across corporate, public, charity, and wellbeing settings.
This means I’m comfortable working at both a strategic level and in the detail — with a practical understanding of how busy, people-focused businesses actually operate.
You Might Be Here Because
You’re holding too much in your head and want support to stay organised
Admin is taking up more time than it should
You’re growing and want to do it sustainably
You’d value a trusted partner to help you stay focused and on track.
If that sounds familiar, you don’t have to manage it all on your own.
How I Can Support You
Ongoing business support
Strategic & operational support
Thoughtful support for clients who want space to think alongside practical follow-through, helping bring structure, clarity, and momentum to their work.
Project-based support
Support is tailored to the stage and shape of your work. As needs evolve, the way we work together can too.
How We Work Together
I work alongside you as a collaborative business support partner.
That means helping you stay organised day to day, supporting priorities and projects as they arise, and acting as a sounding board when decisions need thinking through.
I’m your main point of contact for our work together.
“Debra is more than a virtual assistant. She’s a business partner.”
“She keeps things running so I can focus on strategy.”
“She’s proactive, collaborative, and always one step ahead.”
Let's Connect
If you’re looking for calm, practical support, and someone you can genuinely think things through with — I’d love to hear more about where you are and what would make the biggest difference.
There’s no pressure and no hard sell. Just a conversation to see whether working together feels right.