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#1 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Jennie New Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Hi- New, just starting out I'm Jen. I'm a newly single mom and rather than put my son into daycare, I've decided to open a home business. A VA business seems to be a good fit for me, so here I am! I'm just in the planning stages still. Just wanting to say hello!

#2 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Business-Bytes Resident Member Company name: SunRise Virtual Solutions My latest Twitter: Get your free Facebook iframe fan page template ht...   Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,043 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Jen! A hearty welcome from Iowa! You have come across the best darn forum out there for VAs in all phases of their businesses. Enjoy...and get ready to learn, learn, learn. This place is addicting! Glad you're here! __________________ Jules, SunRise Virtual Solutions - WordPress Customization & XHTML/CSS Web Sites

#3 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Hettwer_Virtual_Office Contributing Member Company name: Hettwer Virtual Office   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 135 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Welcome, Jen! The planning stages can be overwhelming. This forum will help you avoid some of the pitfalls and stay focused on your business. How old is your child? Depending on your child's age will help you determine your working hours. __________________ Mary Hettwer Hettwer Virtual Office

#4 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Leilani Contributing Member Company name: Aspire Virtual Assistants   Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Corvallis, Oregon. Posts: 124 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Hi Jen, You will absolutely love this forum. People are so friendly here and helpful so don't be afraid to ask questions. Good luck to you in your new venture. __________________ Leilani Aspire Virtual Assistants

#5 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Jennie New Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Re: Hi- New, just starting out My son will be 3 in December. He has some special needs, so I'll have to work around his speech and occupational therapy sessions. He will be starting a special preschool program in January for at least 2 half days a week, so I'm figuring those few hours will definitely be work time. I really needed a business where I could set my hours for the most part, and being a VA seemed to mesh with that.

#6 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Denyse Giguere Junior Member Company name: Cimarron Business Solutions   Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Okotoks, Alberta, Canada Posts: 435 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Welcome Jen You will not find a better place for starting out as a VA. There is so much information here and the people are so kind and supportive. I wish you the best of luck in your ventures and look forward to hearing more about you on the forums __________________ Denyse Giguere Cimarron Business Solutions

#7 (permalink)   10-16-2009 Lia-VSS Active Member Company name: Julia Neal Latest blog post: Irish phone problem now fixed! My latest Twitter: @KelliNicole12 I believe it's called cabin fe...   Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Dublin [IE] [Former UK] Posts: 670 Re: Hi- New, just starting out hi Jennie, welcome to the forums! you'll find heaps of info in setting up your company and I wish you every success! p.s. I'm a virtual assistant part time - I only work on this approx.15 hours a week and I find that being a VA fits into my life very well as it's my 2nd job and I do this in the afternoons after my DAY JOB, and I keep evenings free for TV and socialising __________________ Julia Neal ...because we ♥ admin! http://julianeal.wordpress.com

#8 (permalink)   10-16-2009 AngelicaP33 Contributing Member Company name: GRIP Bookkeeping Services   Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 95 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Hi Jen...yes this place is full of information and great people! I joined this forum in July so still new to the VA business. I'm still reading lots of books first and they are great to read. Look under the book reviews and there are a few listed that are recommended to read. Good Luck and Welcome!!! __________________ Angelica, Let Me Get A GRIP On Your Books! www.mygripbookkeepingservices.com

#9 (permalink)   10-16-2009 BBurrell New Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 5 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Welcome Jennie, We are also just starting out - planning and looking for our first clients. It is exciting to meet someone in the same stage. I will post our successes to try and help you achieve some to. I am proud of you as a Mom - delicating yourself to being part of his life is really important. I know you will be able to it with a little focus and determination. Good on ya! Brenda __________________ Brenda Burrell

#10 (permalink)   10-16-2009 King Business Management Contributing Member Company name: King Business Management   Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 136 Re: Hi- New, just starting out Welcome! There is a lot to learn and prepare when you're starting out. Don't get discouraged and just keeping pecking away at it. You'll really enjoy the group here and everyone is helpful when you have questions. Enjoy, __________________ Prins Cowin, CPS/CAP, Virtual Business Manager www.KingBusinessManagement.com