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#1 (permalink)   01-02-2008 VBSOnDemand Junior Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 472 How do i start my va business? Hello all!!! My name is Serena and i am from Brampton Ontario in Canada I am new to the VA world but i have lot's of admin, customer service, computer and sales skills. Anyone have advice for me to start my va business? should i start with some small jobs on the side until i generate a client base before registering it as a business? everyone's help and advise is greatly appreicated.

#2 (permalink)   01-02-2008 Maria Junior Member Company name: Quick Link Virtual Assistant Services Virtual Thoughts: How Your Testimonial Can Work For You Too   Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 345 Re: How do i start my va business? Hi Serena Welcome to the forum. It's nice to see someone from Onatrio on here. I am also in Ontario. I suggest going thru the forum an reading about the different aspects of setting up a VA business. I am also new to the VA business and have just launched my business. I am in the process of getting my name out there and trying to get some jobs going. Networking is a great way to get jobs, so if you are able to get some small jobs that would be the best way. __________________ Maria Quick Link Virtual Assistant Services www.getquicklink.com Let Quick Link be your link to today's virtual world

#3 (permalink)   01-02-2008 Modern Marketing Support Resident Member Company name: Modern Marketing Support My latest Twitter: Why Web Users Don?t Click on Banner Ads [Infograph...   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,249 Re: How do i start my va business? Hi Serena! Welcome to the forum. I'm from Burlington. Maria is right. Read the forum posts and ask questions. Best of luck. __________________ Shari Sultana Online Business Manager (marketing for retail ecommerce)

#4 (permalink)   01-02-2008 Gems Virtual Office Active Member Company name: Gem's Virtual Office My latest Twitter: DebFrawley: Do you have a Facebook Page? Here'...   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Williamson, NY Posts: 510 Re: How do i start my va business? Hi Serena, Welcome! In addition to the forum try this site http://www.virtualassistantbusiness.com/ it was one of the first site about VA's that I found and is full of info __________________ Deb Frawley Gem's Virtual Office

#5 (permalink)   01-02-2008 VBSOnDemand Junior Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 472 Re: How do i start my va business? thanks guys!!! it is so nice to see what wonderful support there is out there! hugs and kisses to all

#6 (permalink)   01-02-2008 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: How do i start my va business? Hi Serena, welcome to the forums You've already received some grea advice...I always recommend spending time reading previous posts and jumping in with questions wherever you need more info. Getting started is definitely a process but is well worth the effort and time investment. Congrats on taking this step forward in your professional life I'll look forward to cheering you on as you progress! __________________ Create a welcome packet for new clients with this guide and free templates! (Available in PDF and Kindle versions)

#7 (permalink)   01-02-2008 VBSOnDemand Junior Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 472 Re: How do i start my va business? so how do i post a new post? is there a limit i can post?

#8 (permalink)   01-02-2008 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: How do i start my va business? You can post a new thread or reply to a post the same way you did right here. There is no limit to the amount of posts you can make but I would suggest doing some reading before posting lots of questions just because you may find that many of your questions will be answered as you go through the available material. __________________ Create a welcome packet for new clients with this guide and free templates! (Available in PDF and Kindle versions)

#9 (permalink)   01-03-2008 onthedottyping Contributing Member   Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 97 Re: How do i start my va business? Welcome - lovely to meet you Samantha

#10 (permalink)   01-03-2008 VBP Active Member Company name: Virtual Business Partners Virtual Assistant Blog: Goal Setting to Get Results My latest Twitter: If you can help clients navigate between "Rod...   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 858 Re: How do i start my va business? Welcome to the forum! Starting out was the most exciting time for me! There is nothing like having full creative control! There is a lot of great information here! __________________ Doreen R. Patrick, MVA, ACS, CIVA www.virtualbusinesspartners.net