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Old 11-28-2010
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I'm getting nervous...
Hi All, I just wanted to let you all know that I'm about to 'OPEN SHOP' as they say. 1st December 2010 will be the day that I'll offically call myself open for business. The closer the day gets the more nervous I get - I want to do you guys and the industry proud.

Still tweaking most things and my website won't be up - but I'm sure I'll manage without if for a small time. My idea opening on the 1st December is to be out there for the holiday season. I'd like to thank all of you too, I may not post too much, but I visit here daily and I've gained a lot of info from you all - you are all so talented.
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GL to you!! Exciting!

It looks like that will be my official start day too!
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How exciting! I'm right behind - 1/1/11 for me
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Old 11-29-2010
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I'd say "Don't be nervous", but I hate it when people tell me how to feel! It sounds like you have been preparing and you will be ready when the time comes. Just take a deep breath and enjoy the moment. Good Luck
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Best wishes to you Alana, Lisa and Carrie!

Opening my VA biz was the best thing I've ever done for myself.

Glad to welcome you to the group!
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Old 11-29-2010
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Thank you Ladies, even though I'm nervous, I'm excited and know that this will also be the best thing I've done for myself too. I just can't wait to get going....
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Old 11-30-2010
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Alana,

Nerves are normal. Congratulations on opening up shop.
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Good luck, you will be fine .........................
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take a deep breath... hold your head up high... count to 3... and watch out world...
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Old 11-30-2010
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TODAY'S THE DAY. I'm officially open for business. I'm still tying loose ends together, but I'm feeling very confident. I guess I'll be making adjustment for a small time to come yet, but all in all - I feel I've done a great job. I've started my 'budget' marketing campaign which consists of a telephone survey's, emailing ALL my warm market contacts (private and business) and I've placed some strategic A5 sized flyers around on some local business boards - even my business bank manager has offered to place my business card on their branch 'business bulletin' board and to refer me to his business contacts. I've got my 'elevator pitch' down and I'm ready to spread the word like wildfire. Let me know if you can think of anything else I could do to promote my business (on a budget). Thanks for being interested.
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