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Juliaann108

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Jun 05, 2008 1:58 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Wanted to introduce myself and say hello.  I`m in the research stage of starting a virtual assistant business.  I am and executive assistant with 15 years experience - I love what I do, but after so many years in corporate America I find myself yearning to be my own boss (a rather common theme here, I would assume).  I`m looking forward to meeting all of you and learning from the tons of information on this site. 
 
Have a great day.
 
Julia


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CraigL

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Jun 06, 2008 2:59 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Julia :-)
VA business is growing stronger every day, what with commuting problems, and even finding competent people. It`s not an easy thing to get going, I think mostly because the concept is still new and it`s hard to be seen online. Even so, there`s an increasing need.

One of our community members has started the Virtual Assitant Network forum, which I think is a great centralized forum and resource. You may want to look into that as part of your research.
SiteFlipAcademy

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Jun 06, 2008 4:59 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hello Julia and welcome to SuN! It`s always great to know about your business and wishing you good luck and all the success.


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MiteyMite

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Welcome to StartupNation, Julia.  You`ll find a ton of resources here to help you get started in the VA business.  Good luck on your venture!
Juliaann108

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Jun 06, 2008 2:06 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thanks for the warm welcome.  CraigL, I found the VA Forum and I`m amazed by both the quality and quantity of information - thanks for the tip!



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Welcome Juliaann,
I agree with CraigL. The VA business has been growing and I believe if you market yourself properly you will find that you will be overwhelmed with business.
With many small businesses cutting back they will more than ever have the need for your services or they will not be functioning unless they can do it themselves. Prepare your networking pitch. Parctice it so it becomes you. Get out there and network. Also, there are many women`s networking organizations forming that seem much stronger that the existing ones run by us men... so my wife says.
Pitch elements:
-Let me do those things that you don`t like doing, don`t want to do, or those things that keep you from getting out to do business.
- I can free you up to do the business you want to do.
- I can do VA at a fraction of a full time person.
You`ve got the idea.

Believe it or not, as I was at a networking event just yesterday evening as I asked "What do you need next?" Without hesitation the gentleman said "I need a VA." How do I send him your info?



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Juliaann108

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Jun 06, 2008 11:00 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Rob. 
Thanks for the advice.  I certainly have my work cut out for me.  As for the gentleman you mentioned in your post, while it`s quite early in the game for me, I`d be happy to talk with him - although at this point the only marketing material I have is my resume. :)  He can reach me at Juliaann108@hotmail.com.  Thank you for the kind offer. 

Have a great weekend. 



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Jun 07, 2008 12:07 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Juliann,
I will certainly forward your email address to him.


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