Fabulous interview, LaTosha! I met LaTosha on Twitter and she still remains one of those tweeps who's input and info I value. Wishing you continued success, LaTosha!

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Marlene Eldemire
Mars Virtual Assistant & Travel

Great advice, really like the consultation advice.
Thanks for sharing.

Great interview LaTosha!

I so agree with the consultation concern...I've seen situations where the potential client takes away all the valuable information from a consultation and finds someone to do the implementation at a lower rate.

Wishing you the absolute best in your business

Warmly,
Agnes

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Creative & Strategic Web Design Services
www.aivirtualsolutions.com

Great interview LaTosha! You are an inspiration to VAs in their first year of business!

Great interview! LOVE the Squidoo link. Do you give others permission to post this link on their website?

LaTosha, you're one of the most professional VAs I've ever had the pleasure of working with and a you're super nice person to boot

Thanks for the interview and the insight into your business philosophies and success!

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Great interview. I'm just getting started in this business and am having family and friends constantly asking me just what is a virtual assistant. I liked your answer --
we are small business owners dedicated to providing top notch administrative and/or creative support to small companies and solopreneurs without being located in their office.

thanks again for this interview!
Vicky

Your interview was so inspiring! I love the idea of a 30 minute conversation. You're right that it insures that you don't spend to much time to giving away "free" information. But I think it also projects a certain confidence.

Eris

Thank you all so much for your kind words! You have no idea how much I appreciate the encouragement!

I am so glad and I often share the importance of putting time limits when providing consultations with potential clients. I cringe when I think of how much time and energy I wasted in "proving" myself to other people. I pretty much gave away the kitchen sink-LOL!

I am a stickler for making sure that I am making the best use of my time. Let's face it--not everyone that we speak to is going to be a client, so we need to make sure that we are also fair to ourselves in making sure that others do not take advantage of our time and knowledge.

Please feel free to use the Squidoo Lens I created for your websites as well, but please make sure to credit me.

Again, thanks for all of your kind words and you have no idea how much I thoroughly enjoy being apart of this community. I may not always comment, but I am always checking in because I learn so much from you all!

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LaTosha Johnson
http://www.targetstars.com

LaTosha, you're an inspiration. I love your idea for the 30 minute 'scripted' consult, and just know that I'm going to appreciate you more as I start my business and spend time on the forums.