I just ran across this forum (looks like lots of great info also) and would like to introduce myself.

My name is Pat Zappavigna. After 15+ years in administrative support (and a little nudge with downsizing!), I decided to follow an idea I had been having for years - imagine my surprise when I realized there was a name for it!!

Thus, the creation of Instant Office Assistant. I will post my "virtual opening" press release in the correct thread, but just wanted to meet everyone.

Some names on this forum are familiar from other forums, but some look totally new so I look forward to sharing and exchanging ideas.

I live on the Jersey shore and have 2 grown sons (that I can't get out of the house with a crow bar!). I think I'm enjoying the networking aspect of this business as much as the actual work. My brothers used to call me Chatty Patty - hmmmm........

Well, back to work. Looking forward to chatting with all of you.

Pat Z

Hi Pat! Welcome to the forums. You're sure to love it here!

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Shari Sultana
Online Business Manager (marketing for retail ecommerce)

Hi Pat, it's great to have you here! Congratulations on the start of a wonderful path - developing and growing a virtual assistance practice takes a lot of work but is well worth the effort.
I look forward to hearing further from you and watching you grow your business!

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Welcome fellow New Jerseyian ... is that a word?

Originally Posted by Pammette

Welcome fellow New Jerseyian ... is that a word?

Jerseyian/Joiseyian = all the same to me. I can say that because I'm from Jersey, too.

Greetings from the Delaware River!

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Lisa George
Remote Admin Services
Web:http://remoteadminservices.com
Blog:http://remoteadminservices.wordpress.com

Hello Pat!

Welcome to the forums, from yet another Jersey Gal. Look forward to chatting with you too.

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Darlene Victoria Gonzalez
The Voice & Vision Behind Your Business

Welcome! We have a tremendous amount of experienced folks as part of this forum, as well as some really sharp newbies Be sure and read past posts and ask questions as needed.

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Lily Chambers, The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC
Author "How to Do Your Own Small Business Bookkeeping"

Hello Pat!
Welcome to the forums.

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Carlana Charles - Ciboney Virtual Solutions
Web: http://ciboneyvirtual.com Blog:http://ciboneyvirtual.com/blog

Wow - lots of New "Jersians" - LOL.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Pat Z

Hi Pat!
Welcome!

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Sally Kuhlman
Virtual Simplicity blog

Welcome to the forums! Wow I didn't realize how many Jersey Girls are here now! I just moved from the Jersey Shore to the Gulf Coast! I am going to have to start a post to find out where in Jersey everyone is.

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Dawn Riley
A Virtual Assistant in Paradise
Our business is about making yours better

Welcome Pat,

Enjoy the forum, as you have perceived it is not all about work!!!!


Regards
Vicky
www.c-vas.eu

Welcome Pat!

Prepare for the information overload from this site...it's great!

Many successes to you!

Welcome! I am a newbie too and find this very exciting. Glad to know there are tons of people in the Tri-State area...I won't make any shamless plugs for New York as it appears that I am out numbered, at least for the moment.

Hi Pat! I just wanted to chime in and say greetings from Vineland!
Question - What's the minimum amount of time you have to live here in order to be considered a Jersey Girl?? I've only been here 2 years (transplant from the west coast) so I'm not sure if I can call myself a Jersey Girl quite yet. LOL