I've been poking around for a while now, even posting. I decided it was time for me to introduce myself.

I'm Stacey! I'm 26 a mom, wife, and VA . I started at oDesk in January after being a full time SAHM for 2 years. My son, Colin, was becoming more active in activities and I was craving working again so I decided I could have the best of both worlds and work at home. After a couple of months at oDesk I decided I really enjoyed what I was doing and wanted to extend the challenge to opening my business which I did and launched July 5. I'm the luckiest new business owner ever though, my husband works evenings so he's home in the morning with our son and my mom usually watches him in the afternoons so I'm able to really lock myself up and work when necessary.

I don't have a niche at this point, outside of small business but I think that's a big area to consider a niche .

Thanks for all of the help you folks have already been I look forward to becoming more active in the community.

Stacey

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Stacey Harris
On Demand Virtual Assistant

Welcome Stacey glad to see you on the forum there are a lot of posts regarding niches I am sure you will find them very helpful.

Welcome Stacey
It sounds like you have a really ideal situation with being able to focus on work when need be as well as wonderful support from your family - good for you!

Congratulations on branching out from the freelance bidding sites to create your own business- no doubt you're finding it much more gratifying?

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

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Thanks for the warm welcome.

Tess - I am finding it much more gratifying. I'm wishing I had a few more clients, but for my first month in business I should probably be happy I have a client!

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Stacey Harris
On Demand Virtual Assistant

Congrats Stacey and welcome!! You will get so much from VAF - and we are looking forward to your contributions as well. You have motivated me to do some research on possible freelancing sites.

Welcome Stacey!

How LUCKY are you to have both your Husband and Mom available to take care of your son so you can work from home?!! Not only saving money on daycare but on patience as well! (coming from another WAHM with 2 little boys running around ) I absolutely love it though and I'm sure you do too! Hope to chat with you more, Good luck!

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Morgan Vas
Modern Assistance

Welcome Stacey. The good thing is that you are on the road.

Congratulations on the launch of your new business - the niche will follow.

Best.

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Eunice
Savvy Corporate Planners+

Thank you again for such a warm welcome, this community has already been very helpful!

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Stacey Harris
On Demand Virtual Assistant

Welcome. How did you like Odesk? I use Elance alot

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Diana W F Cole
http://dianawfcole.weebly.com

Glad you became official both business-wise and on VAF! We look forward to getting to know you better.

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