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#11 (permalink)   01-19-2009 elitevacs Contributing Member Company name: Elite Virtual Assistant/Concierge Servic   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hello from Alabama Thank you so much. I look foreward to long term, ongoing communication with everyone on the forum.

#12 (permalink)   01-19-2009 Dawn At Your Service Junior Member Company name: At Your Service Freelance Admin Support Dawn At Your Service's Blog: Subcontracting for Other VAs ? Pros and Cons My latest Twitter: @JoyBing Thanks Joy, you are too sweet!   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 275 Re: Hello from Alabama Hi Janice and welcome to the forum. It took me 3 months after opening my virtual doors before I contracted my first client. Be patient, dedicated and persevere! Best wishes, Dawn __________________ Dawn Lawson | At Your Service http://freelanceadminsupport.com

#13 (permalink)   01-20-2009 elitevacs Contributing Member Company name: Elite Virtual Assistant/Concierge Servic   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hello from Alabama Hello Dawn. Thanks for your encouragement. Everyone is telling me to be patient and persevere. I guess I'm just too eager wanting to get busy and get my business up and running. I can't help that...I just see so much potential in bringing this service in this area.

#14 (permalink)   01-21-2009 dognose Active Member Company name: Laserdog Productions   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lafayette, CO Posts: 856 Re: Hello from Alabama Hello Janice & welcome to the board. I am new at this, too & I fear that marketing is going to be my least favorite aspect of this job. Oh well, every job has something, right? My best suggestion is to comb through the Marketing forum & see what new ideas you find there. Oh, & persevere! Good luck with your new biz! Lezly

#15 (permalink)   01-21-2009 elitevacs Contributing Member Company name: Elite Virtual Assistant/Concierge Servic   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hello from Alabama You are right...marketing can be difficult. Have you landed any clients so far?

#16 (permalink)   01-21-2009 ArneysVIRTUALServices New Member   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 26 Re: Hello from Alabama Personally I would go to the schools in your area and contact the soon to graduate lawyers. Let them know that the VA is a cheaper alternative to hiring a real live office person till they get their practice off the ground. Appeal to their bottom line!

#17 (permalink)   01-26-2009 elitevacs Contributing Member Company name: Elite Virtual Assistant/Concierge Servic   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hello from Alabama Thank You. GREAT Idea! I'll do just that. Everyone on the forum has given such great advice. I am soooo glad I found you.

#18 (permalink)   01-26-2009 tsmith Contributing Member Company name: A Virtual Blessing VA Services Latest blog post: It?s Not About Location, Location, Location My latest Twitter: @mhoyte @bemyva Thanks for the RTs this week - hav...   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Avondale, AZ Posts: 206 Blog Entries: 3 Re: Hello from Alabama Hello Janice, Welcome to the forum. Besides the great information, one of the best aspects of this forum is the support from others. I am glad that you have a renewed sense of determination. I am also a new Virtual Assistant. We can do it! Let's just stay focus, be patient and persevere. Best of Luck. __________________ Tahneesha Like us on Facebook!

#19 (permalink)   01-26-2009 B-organized Contributing Member Company name: B Organized by Bridget   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Asheboro NC Posts: 89 Re: Hello from Alabama Hi Janice! I am a newbie too - just starting out with my VA business. I currently have a professional organizing business, but this VA business is a whole other can of worms when marketing. I am in NC and do not know of anyone else local that is a VA. Like everyone is saying, keep plugging along and things will work out. Good luck! Bridget

#20 (permalink)   01-28-2009 elitevacs Contributing Member Company name: Elite Virtual Assistant/Concierge Servic   Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hello from Alabama Thanks Tahneshia and Bridget...I do have a renewed determination and I really feel good about this endeavor. I know I'll need your excellent advice and support as I move forward. I will keep everyone updated as I make progress.