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#1 (permalink)   03-31-2010 angela_marie New Member   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7 Hello from SLC, UT I'm just getting started on becoming a VA. I have over 10-years of diverse, executive assistant experience so any input would be welcome! I work full-time but would like to start a business from my home so we can plan for our future children. Thanks! I look forward to learning and becoming more involved with the VA world.

#2 (permalink)   03-31-2010 Tess Senior Member Company name: Codehead, LLP Latest blog post: SEO Q&A   Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 9,131 Blog Entries: 3 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Hello and welcome to the forums I'm certain your numerous 'years in the field' will lend themselves well to your developing virtual assistance practice. You'll find all the information you need to help you get started toward your business goals, as well as the ongoing support to maintain it once you've launched. Here's wishing you much success! __________________ Create a welcome packet for new clients with this guide and free templates! (Available in PDF and Kindle versions)

#3 (permalink)   04-01-2010 SuperstarVA New Member Company name: Superstar VA Administrative Services   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 40 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Welcome! You are definitely doing the right thing! Plan your future. Plan your children. Plan on being a successful VA! Congrat and welcome aboard.

#4 (permalink)   04-01-2010 Horizon Virtual Assistance Contributing Member Company name: Horizon Virtual Assistance   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 184 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Hi, and welcome to the community, I am fairly new to the VA field myself and aim to launch my business in May. I have found these forums an invalubale source of information and support, everyone is so friendly here. Just try and learn as much as you can and don't be afraid to ask questions. I wish you all the best in your new venture. __________________ Claire Baber ~ Horizon Virtual Assistance

#5 (permalink)   04-01-2010 dognose Active Member Company name: Laserdog Productions   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lafayette, CO Posts: 856 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Hi Angela & welcome to the board! Being a VA will be a perfect business for you when you transition to motherhood! And by planning ahead, your biz will already be established! I found this doc to be soooooo helpful while I was preparing to start my biz. Scroll down to the bottom of the page & download it for free. Accu Assist Master To Do List Good luck with your new venture! __________________ Lezly Harrison Laserdog Productions - Code that Doesn't Bite

#6 (permalink)   04-01-2010 tmzufelt New Member Company name: Zufelt's Administrative Solutions   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 39 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Hi, Welcome.... I am also from Utah! I am just planning my business right now but plan to launch in May. You will find a ton of information here. Good luck on your venture. Tina

#7 (permalink)   04-01-2010 angela_marie New Member   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Thanks to all for the welcoming words! I'm excited!

#8 (permalink)   04-02-2010 angela_marie New Member   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Originally Posted by tmzufelt Hi, Welcome.... I am also from Utah! I am just planning my business right now but plan to launch in May. You will find a ton of information here. Good luck on your venture. Tina How long has it taken you so far to get your business going? We are in the process of buying a house so I want to wait til I have an actual office to start setting up.

#9 (permalink)   04-02-2010 Nancy's Virtual Office Junior Member Company name: Virtual Nancy's Business Support   Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alix, AB Posts: 286 Blog Entries: 8 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Hi I have also just joined the Virtual Assistant Forums, and am just in the process of creating my business. There is so much to learn here and everyone is very supportive. Nancy Lynch

#10 (permalink)   04-04-2010 tmzufelt New Member Company name: Zufelt's Administrative Solutions   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 39 Re: Hello from SLC, UT Originally Posted by angela_marie How long has it taken you so far to get your business going? We are in the process of buying a house so I want to wait til I have an actual office to start setting up. I have been working on it since February, I need to get my website up and start working on my marketing. My biggest worry is getting clients.