Hi everyone I'm new! I've never been on a forum before so this is all new to me. I have been involved in administrative and secretarial work for 12 years. I am currently working part time in administration so I can still be home with the little ones a couple of days a week. I have been thinking about becoming a Virtual Assistant for a long time but never knew where to start. I was recommended to your site after contacting an established Virtual Assistant and asking her for advice. Any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated!

Hi Pauline and

The best advice you will be given on this site, is check out all of the individual forums and threads contained therein. There is a wealth of information on here and it is added to daily.

Have fun, I know I am

Sharen x

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Sharen Crane
http://www.virtualassistantservices.co.uk/

Hello paulinew and to the forum..

Glad you were guided to this site and you will be also sooo much valuable information here.

Sharon pretty much summed it all up for you as far as ALL the different threads - take the time to read thru them, they truly help you get things started in the right direction


Look forward to chatting with you!

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Kena~
Everyone smiles in the same language

Hi Pauline, how nice that you were sent our way by another VA
Welcome to the community!

You'll find lots of helpful voices and tons of information here - and don't be shy about posting your own questions and comments; someone is always willing to help with an answer!

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Hello and !!

I'm a newbie too (I haven't even had my first client yet)!! But I'm been putting much in place and I am so glad that I found this website forum!!

I think it is amazing that we can come together on this forum from all over the world! It is such a great idea!!

I hope all goes well for you in your new business venture!

Avocet

Hello from New Zealand!

Try to read through all the threads on here, especially the ones containing specific information, like prices, contracts, niches, etc.

It would be a good idea to get some good books as well because all the info is then in order. Check out the book review threads as they tell you exactly what you need.

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Heike Miller
www.heikemiller.com

And hello from Ireland ... I cannot believe how many members are joining - by the hour it seems.

Welcome, you'll find the forum inspirational

Louise

Hi Pauline, welcome. Where in Australia are you? I'm in Melbourne and love this industry and have been with it for a long time. You've found a great forum to come to and I'm sure you'll settle in really quickly. Enjoy!

Hey!
I am new too and just starting to learn the ropes as well.

Australia is so nice I miss it. I was raise in Indonesia so Caines was our second home.

Well, I wish you the best of luck on your venture.

Hi Pauline

Welcome to the forum. You will find a great amount of information here to get you well and truly on your way! I'm a Perth VA and a newbie, but love the industry and have learnt so much since starting a few months ago.

Look forward to hearing how your business grows!

Deb

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Debra Barber
Online Personal Assistants
www.opas.com.au