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Our Virtual Assistants provide cost-effective, reliable support, helping your business grow with phone answering and admin services. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Virtual Office Support in Greater London
Formerly known as Direct Line Communication, we provide flexible virtual office support, seamlessly integrating into your team. Our Virtual Admin Assistants handle your administrative needs on a pay-as-you-go basis, saving you money by eliminating unproductive staff hours.
With decades of experience, we offer reliable, high-quality phone answering and admin services that are more professional and cost-effective than overseas call centers. Let us take care of your admin, so you can focus on growing your business. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Hello, my name is Helen and I founded 9to5 Virtual Office on 1st April 2023. (not as a joke)
Before that, the company was known as Direct Line Communication, which my mum, Sue, set up in July 1991. I joined DLC in 2002, initially working on reception, and later took over once my mum retired. We decided to rename the company so it felt more like my own venture: a true virtual office in Greater London.
By working on the phones—what we call front of house—I developed a thorough understanding of every side of the business. I enjoy front of house so much that I still answer the phones personally, alongside our two other receptionists, Jo and Chrissie.


I’m Chrissie and I have had the pleasure of working with/for Helen for 19 years now.
We have such a good rapport between us in the office and it’s like a family working together and taking care of our clients.
We pride ourselves on answering our client’s calls with a smile and making callers feel listened to.
Out of the office I love being with my family, friends and crafting for pleasure.
I currently have a gorgeous cat called Mia who makes me laugh most days.