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Old 04-01-2008
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Hello!
My name is Isabel and I am just starting out with my practice. My business name is Something New Consulting, and I am targeting the Wedding Professionals niche.

I hope to work more with Wedding Coordinators and any other type of wedding professional (florists, caterers, bakers, bridal shops...etc.).

I have over 10 years of administrative experience and over 8 years of specializing in IT. I have a passion for design and photography and have been doing freelance work for a bit. I still maintain a day job of being a Web Content Manager, and hope to be able to allow for my clients to tap into my creative skills and talents by providing marketing assistance (with photography, photo editing and design capabilities) as well as the standard office administration assistance.

One of my passions is trying to teach small businesses how to use the Web to their advantage by the use of blogs, etc.

I'm so very excited to finally be getting started on this dream of mine!

My website is under construction, however, I have a "coming soon" page set up with my new logo. Take a look and let me know what you think!

Something New Consulting at virtualsnc.com.

I can't wait to get started and begin sharing and learning from all of you!

- Isabel
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Hello Isabel,

Thank you for joining us on this forum, it's always so exciting to have new people like you to become part of our VA community! Welcome aboard.

It sounds like you got yourself on a great start with your business! I like your Wedding Professionals niche a lot, it's very interesting. I'm positive you will do so well.

While I learn how to develop websites, I've learned to really appreciate photography with respect. Thus my passion in photography had just begun to flourish.

What inspired your passion in photography?

I would love to take a look at your logo on your website and give you a feedback. In order for us to give you feedback, you can post your website on this following forum: Website and Blog Review Request

Once again, welcome to the forum, it's so nice having you! I look forward to getting to know you!
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Old 04-01-2008
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Welcome to the forums Isabel!
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Welcome Isabel! I'm going to love your site. Mine is modern retro with a 50's atomic inspired logo.
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Old 04-01-2008
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Hi Isabel, welcome to the forums
I'll look forward to seeing your review request posted to the Reviews section!

I think it's great that you're educating your clients about the tools available to them - that's one thing we have a heavy focus on in my own practice and it's something we feel is very important. I recently tried to contract with a service provider for something I don't know how to do for my business on my own (tax accounting) and my questions and attempts at learning at least the basic foundation of what was happening/needed to happen and why were met with virtual silence. Needless to say, I have since started looking for another more responsive accountant - but it just really reiterated for me how frustrating it can be to be the client who's kept in the dark and how rewarding a mutually beneficial working relationship can be!

Anyway Welcome to the community, I'll look forward to chatting with you further.
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Thank you all for the warm greetings!
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Welcome Isabel,

Looking forward to meeting you around the forum.

Good luck with your business.
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Hi Isabel,

Welcome to the forum, there is a wealth of information here that will assist you establishing your business.

Great introduction! Your business name has already stuck with me. I read an earlier post you made in relation to business names and when I came across your intro, I remembered your business name straight away. Well done!
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Greetings Isabel! to the forum, it sounds as if you have found a great niche!
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Old 04-01-2008
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Hello Isabel,

Thank you for joining us on this forum, it's always so exciting to have new people like you to become part of our VA community! Welcome aboard.

It sounds like you got yourself on a great start with your business! I like your Wedding Professionals niche a lot, it's very interesting. I'm positive you will do so well.

While I learn how to develop websites, I've learned to really appreciate photography with respect. Thus my passion in photography had just begun to flourish.

What inspired your passion in photography?

I would love to take a look at your logo on your website and give you a feedback. In order for us to give you feedback, you can post your website on this following forum: Website and Blog Review Request

Once again, welcome to the forum, it's so nice having you! I look forward to getting to know you!
Hello, thank you for asking about my interest in photography! I started out with art in general (mixed media and collage) during a trying time in my life. It was a way to beat the blues and the stress of my ordeal. I turned to art and made the best of friends all while providing therapy for my soul.

During that phase, I began to turn to the camera...I haven't looked back! I would share my photography site (it's just a Flickr page at the moment), but, I'm not 100% clear on the rules. Feel free to PM me and I'd gladly share some of my photography. I love looking through the photos of when I just started versus where I am now...the progress is notable after practicing and practicing.

I shoot digital with my Canon dSLR and mostly shoot in RAW format. I love the post-process, and especially love the look of Black & White photography. I can't wait to see your work, too!

- Isabel
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