Editing, Etc. is here! - Virtual Assistant Forums

EditingEtc · #1 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007

Hi, my name is Bethany Lee and I have been playing around with my baby: Editing, Etc. (www.editingetc.com) for a few years now.

I should have used my stay-at-home-mom time more productively. I'm back into the 9-5 office world and now I REALLY find my Self lacking in time.

But, I have been moonlighting doing various proofreading jobs (my passion) and I really want to make 2008 the year, as 8 is my lucky number (I got married on 8-8-02!)

So, this is my intro. I am a poet at heart, and I've developed my editing skills over the years and have come to find that I much prefer to edit than to write (for business purposes). I have also been working as an Adminstrative Assistant/Receptionist in Accounting firms for over 5 tax seasons now.

I have bookkeeping skills, but I just don't know if that's work I want to do.

Though, I would like to cater to accountants/CPAs as I know how crunched for time they are and I understand their lingo and processes...

My website currently is geared towards Editing/Transcription type services, but I am going to give it a u-haul so that it is focused more on the Virtual Assitant aspect which is the career direction I want to pursue.

I know what I'm doing in the virtual world and I spend a lot of time here. It seems that a lot of people are still intimidated by the internet and don't know how to navigate it. I would love to put my skills to use for others.

Also, I have a very pleasant phone manner and would love to use it more often on behalf of clients.

Blessings,
Bethany

virtual writing · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007

Bethany - It's great to find so many women who are reclaiming their lives in this VA industry. We have highly developed skills, and it's about time we capitalized on them! Congratulations on your wonderful progress - may you escape the 9-5 in short order!

Tess · #3 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007

Hi Bethany

I love your enthusiasm and certainty that you are where you want to be. And it sounds like editing is really where your heart is, I'm sure you'll be able to continue to develop your VA practice around that without a hitch.

Welcome to the community and I'll look forward to watching your practice grow in 2008!

vainparadise · #4 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007

Welcome Bethany! I feel your passion within your post. I am sure 2008 will be the year for you!

VirtualPartner4 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-19-2007

Hi Bethany, welcome to the forum.

Best regards,
Tomesia Ingram

Write Associate · #6 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007

Welcome, Bethany! I joined very recently but have already found the members to be friendly and helpful. I'm still making my way through all the various forums but have found a wealth of valuable info so far! I too am hoping to escape the 9-5 in 2008, and my passion is also in writing and editing. Sounds like we have a lot in common!

Here's hoping we both have a successful 2008.

Rebecka Melson · #7 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007

Welcome to the forum!

Maria · #8 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007

Hi Bethany

Welcome to the forum. I too work 9 to 5 and find it hard to find the extra time needed. I wish you all the best in 2008. It's going to be a year.

ciboney · #9 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007

Hello Bethany. Welcome to the forum. I wish you and your company much success for 2008

EditingEtc · #10 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007

Thank you very much for the WARM welcome. I've spent a couple hours here today soaking it all in...

Gems Virtual Office · #11 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007

Hi Bethany...welcome to the forum, as you can see already the members here are friendly and always willing to offer advice.....its a very nice forum to spend those few spare moments that we have! I also work a 9 to 5 right now but hope that in 2008 it can become a 9 to 5 parttime