VAF Blog Challenge thread - April 2010

[VAF Newsbot]

Even though the VA industry has been around for quite sometime, it wasn’t until July of 2009 that I discovered the Virtual Assistant Industry. As I was sitting at my desk at work taking my break, I started browsing the internet for home based jobs. I knew they were out there somewhere but I was skeptical of all the scams going around so at the same time I was being cautious.

While browsing the internet I finally came across the.... Click to read the rest of this post and comment at the VAF member blogs!


VAF Member Blogs: yet another great feature to help you to make the most of your membership. Start your own member blog now!

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[VAF Newsbot]

To put it simply, VAF is one of the reasons my business is here today. You see, early on in my search for independence (ie: becoming an entrepreneur), I stumbled upon Virtual Assistant Forums and several other Virtual Assistant forums as well. The VAF stood out to me because not only was it is a forum, it felt more like a community rather than a place to just post questions and look for answers.

Community is important to me. When I first arrived here at the VAF, I was a little scared, very excited and very wet behind the ears. What made an impact on me the most, was the fact that I knew I wouldn't be judged for my questions; ever. There was never any fear of being told I was too new or needed to do more research. I would... Click to read the rest of this post and comment at the VAF member blogs!


VAF Member Blogs: yet another great feature to help you to make the most of your membership. Start your own member blog now!

P.S. Have you joined the VAF Blogging Group?

[VAF Newsbot]

BLOGGING! That is one impact VAF is making on me right now, and eventually will make on our business. I have been avoiding the 'blog game' because of my own ignorance. I didn't realize how it really helps with organizing my thoughts and plans with my business. I've looked at it more for a personal journal to record all of the 'stuff' I encounter in life! Well, I have... Click to read the rest of this post and comment at the VAF member blogs!


VAF Member Blogs: yet another great feature to help you to make the most of your membership. Start your own member blog now!

P.S. Have you joined the VAF Blogging Group?

[Your Virtual Wizard]

The winner of the 2010 VAF Bash Blog Challenge is...


Rhonda Holscher of Rhonda's Virtual Office


Congratulations, Rhonda!


This is Rhonda's winning post: "How Has Being a Member of VAF Made an Impact on You and Your Business"


Rhonda has won:


--6 month Featured Link in the VAF Directory

--6 month full-featured [SEO Premium] listing in Virtual Assistantville Directory

--The Social Media Bible - Lon Safko and David Brake [this is a HUGE BOOK it is 821 pages!]

--New Rules of Marketing and PR - how to use blogs, podcasting, viral marketing, and online media

--Craig Canning’s VAClassroom free pass to Blog Marketing Course

--*Special* Bash Badge specifically designed for the Monthly Bash Challenge Winner

Rhonda, please PM your full name, mailing address and business/personal email to Lee Drozak to claim your prize.


Please join me in congratulating Rhonda!


Thank you to everyone who participated in this month's special Bash Blog Challenge!


Janine

[Tess]

Congratulations! What an awesome prize package!! Enjoy the goodies

[tsmith]

Congrats Rhonda! Way to go! I look forward to reading more of your posts.

[RhondaHolscher]

Thank you! I'm so excited I'm doing the Happy Dance!!!

[tsmith]

Hi all!

I know the VAF Bash is long gone but I was recently inspired to write a response to the question posed for the April special blog challenge on my website. You can read it here.

Thanks!