Humanist Celebrant and mother of three who built a thriving global business beyond the confines of the traditional 9-5

Rebecca Newenham: Founder of Global VA Business Franchisor Celebrant Podcast Host Consultant Author Speaker Business Growth &
franchise consultant Flexible working champion Super connector Visible & present mother
to three thriving girls.

Get Ahead VA | Your Virtual Agency

Matching our business experts to your business needs

Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead VA, evangelist for flexible working and a great supporter of her fellow entrepreneurs. Above all, Rebecca is a people person – knowing what makes someone tick is key to providing them with the right support.

Rebecca’s team of over 80 virtual assistants and franchisees provides marketing and business support services to SMEs across the UK. We hand pick your support team, choosing business experts with the right skills and the right personality. There’s also lots of flexibility and no minimum number of hours. You only pay for the support you need, as and when you need it.

Since its foundation in 2010, Get Ahead VA has won multiple awards, including Flexible Business of the Year. Rebecca herself is also an award-winning entrepreneur and franchise ambassador.

Get Ahead – your perfect outsourcing partner!

What our clients say...

“Get Ahead VA has provided fantastic administrative and accounting support for Women in PR. In particular, we've found Lucy professional, responsive and someone who takes the initiative to move things forward quickly and efficiently. She's also a pleasure to work with!”

“If you are spinning many plates and have a senior position within a company, you can only do so much and having a VA from Get Ahead is one of the best things I’ve ever done in business! Huge thanks to Lisa, I don’t know what I would do without her now and of course Fiona for helping me find her!”

“I would highly recommend working with Get Ahead. Their proactive approach means you’ll be matched with an expert that perfectly fits your needs. The ability to flex the hours of support is a huge benefit and means you’re only paying for the support that you need.”

LinkedIn Local Host

LinkedIn Local Guildford is my happy place, where we build a thriving community that is all about the people, not the pitches!

LinkedIn Local Guildford has been established since March 2019 and has grown a super supportive community.

Simply buy a drink and come and chat!

Hosted by Rebecca Newenham who loves nothing more than meeting new people and connecting them with other like-minded business owners.

LinkedIn Local is your opportunity to meet LinkedIn connections in person!

It is an idea that started in Australia and has caught people’s imaginations. The idea is very simply to put the social back into social media, to meet the person behind the LinkedIn profile. It’s a great way to meet with existing contacts and to make new connections in an informal business context.

Simply come along, and connect with other LinkedIn members and start building relationships.

Bringing people and opportunities together!

What the community say...

“Thank you for such a fabulous event today - I really enjoyed meeting you and all the amazing ladies in the room! Looking forward to the next event!.”

“Thank you so much for yesterday, it truly did make me feel so empowered and really helped with my confidence.”

“Always inspiring to connect with so many driven, talented women across our county. Surrey in full of innovators, leaders and creatives who are growing incredible businesses and supporting one another along the way.”

Podcast host of Between the Bells

The Podcast for Entrepreneurs who build business within school hours

Can you build a thriving businss between scholl pick-up and drop-off?

Absolutely! And on Between the Bells, we’re proving just that.

This podcast is dedicated to entrepreneurs, parents, and creatives who are building successful businesses—all within the school hours. Each week, we sit down with inspiring business owners who have designed their work-life around family, freedom, and flexibility.

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for balance, a parent with big ambitions, or simply curious about how others make it work, this podcast is for you.

Over the years, I’ve navigated the challenges of growing a business while keeping family life at the heart of it all!

PODCAST EPISODES

Tune in and discover how to build a business that works around your life — not the other way around.

20 – From Policing to Purpose

December 1, 2025

19 – Colour-Coded Diaries, Calendly & Clarity: Real Tools for Business Growth

October 27, 2025

18 – Sustainable Success – Alex Hughes on Building a Business with Impact

October 20, 2025

A Humanist Celebrant and mother of three

A Humanist Naming Ceremony is a joyful, non-religious way to welcome your child into the world.

It’s about love, belonging and hope for the future.

Every ceremony is:

Personal – written just for your family.
Inclusive – welcoming everyone, whatever their beliefs.
Memorable – full of meaning, laughter and love.
Flexible – at home, in the garden or somewhere special.

It’s your chance to mark this moment in a way that feels truly unique to your family.

Celebrate your child.
Celebrate their name.

What families say...

“It was everything and more than we’d wished for.”

“An imaginative and thoughtful ceremony we’ll always remember.”

“Just a beautiful ceremony, thank you for making it so special.”

Rebecca Newenham: Founder of Global VA Business Franchisor Celebrant Podcast Host Consultant Author Speaker Business Growth & franchise consultant Flexible working champion Super connector Visible & present mother to three thriving girls.