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Old 10-24-2010
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Just getting into my own VA business
I'm so excited to find this resource!

I've been doing VA work for someone out of necessity because I moved, and just decided to expand and open a business doing it. It's great to see so many different people on here who are already doing it successfully.

I've already gotten a lot of great ideas just reading through the threads. Working on my website this week!!!
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Old 10-25-2010
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Congrats! Looking forward to seeing your new site.
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Old 10-26-2010
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Hello and welcome to the community
Great to see you so excited about the site, the profession, and your own business!

Make good use of the forums and networking opportunities here.
See you on the boards!
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Old 10-26-2010
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Welcome & Congrats on expanding your services to a business!! Much success to you!!
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Old 10-27-2010
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Thanks for the encouragement! I've started networking and have found so far nobody knows what I mean when I say virtual assistant. That gives me the opportunity to get their attention and tell them what I do, instead of having to overcome preconceived notions.
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Old 10-27-2010
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Even when I give them a tri-fold I had done explaining what a virtual assistant is and what services I have to offer, they still don't always understand. I am mainly focusing on doing Real Estate assistant work and in some parts of the US it is very common to have an assistant, but in NJ not so much. We must educate them!
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Old 10-27-2010
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Welcome to the forums, New Gal! This forum is an awesome resource!
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Old 10-28-2010
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Welcome to the community

VAF is full of so many great resources, plus everyone is really friendly. Wishing you all the best!
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Old 11-09-2010
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I just got my first gig! I'm so excited!!!

I went to a networking meeting this morning and during the referral portion, TWO people gave me referrals, and I've already booked one of them to start this week!

Woo-hoo!!
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I'm checking out my profile picture, to see how it show up on a post...
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