Welcome Denise,

You will get lots of fab. information on VAF with regard to start-up and marketing. If you have any other questions just ask.

Good luck with your business.

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Vicky
www.c-vas.eu

Hi Emily.

Where are you based?

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Denise - Your Organisers

Thanks Vicky

Yes this forum is a great resource.

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Denise - Your Organisers

Denise, I'm in Derby up in the East Midlands.

Emily

Hi Emily

Have you got an idea of when you are going to take the plunge?

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Denise - Your Organisers

Originally Posted by Denise - Your Organisers

Hi there - thank you all for the warm welcome. Well, you did ask .... So... I was in HR - working in Recruitment & Employee Relations for a US Bank before having children, although I had secretarial training. I then became a self-trained Web Designer. My foray back into the corporate world was cut short due to ill health. After much research I decided that setting up as a VA might just be the answer. My friend is still working full-time - we met when she sold me my house! She's got a background in Sales, Marketing & PR with Event Management and Interior Design thrown in for good measure! We're looking forward to getting the show on the road. Thanks again for interest. I'm looking forward to becoming an active member. _____________________ Denise - Your Organisers

Sounds like the two of you will make an excellent team! Thank you for sharing the details

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Welcom Denise (and Friend). So nice to have you hear. Your in great company with a wealth of information at your fingertips. Wishing you great success in your new business.

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Robin
My Virtual Ally

Many thanks Robin. I agree this forum is great!

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Denise - Your Organisers

Hi, I use the local Chamber of Commerce and also the Athena networking groups. The good thing with Athena is that only one of your profession can attend so if you sign up to your local group and you are the only VA, no other VA can join. It is more a support network but you still get lots of referrals from it. The Chamber of Commerce has provided me with quite a few business leads and is more utilised as a networking membership. Hope this helps. There is also the BNI but I have heard some mixed reviews but also worth attending as a guest to try them out.

Best wishes

Jill

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Jill @ JMVA

Thats really useful. Thanks for the info Jill.


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Denise - Your Organisers