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Old 08-01-2008
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"Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice" by Jeannine Clontz and Lauren Hidden

I search for things online and I am amazed at all of the people who are offering to shaer their knowleade regarding the VA industry. How can you tell whether they are legit or not?

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Hello Laurie,

I have not personally read this one, but it is on my list of "To Reads". I have seen it mentioned several places with rave reviews from VAs. It seems to go hand in hand with The 2-Second Commute: Join the Exploding Ranks of Freelance Virtual Assistants. I would love to hear others thoughts on the book as well.

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Hi Laurie,

I haven't read this one yet, but it is on my list of books to review. I'll try to get to that one soon!
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I haven't read the book but I know that one of the authors is a highly respected virtual assistant.
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What you probably need to do is Google the authors and find out about their background and walk with the VA industry. I can tell you both these ladies have been involved with the industry for quite sometime and are highly respected so I'm sure their book will be a valuable asset to your business.
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I have read this book and it is very well written. In fact, I had to purchase a second copy because I'd loaned mine out so many times I can't remember who had it last and didn't return it.

I know Jeannine through association and have the opportunity to work with her through some organizations I'm involved in. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about the VA industry. I know Lauren personally and she's great. Both are very passionate about the VA industry and bring their own strengths to the book.

It is definitely written for someone just starting their business. I read it a couple years after I started and wished I'd read it sooner. I did still find it useful I wish it had been written so I could have read it in my start up days.
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Thank so much for all your comments ladies! Now I know I made a good choice. I just can't wait to get it and start reading it!!
Laurie
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I read the book and it is really good. I highly recommend it. I do agree on doing a Google search too so you can find out more about the authors.

I had the privilege of meeting Jeannine at a conference a few years ago and she's just top notch. She had so many great ideas and was just one of those that truly believes in our Industry. I just love that!

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I just ordered this ebook online based on your recommendations! it will be my first "VA Industry" book that I've read!! thanks!!
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