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Old 04-30-2008
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Just getting started
I have been reading many entries on this forum and others to really understand the benefits, do's and dont's, ups and downs to starting a VA business.
I love how all VAs are available to help everyone else. Tess, if you read this, I loved your listing for starting a VA business - very detailed and helpful.
I have not launched by business yet and have a few more details to take care of.

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Lora
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It's great meeting you Lora!

I am glad that you were able to find so many great entries on the forum. You are so right about the VA being supportive to one another in this community.

I am glad you found Tess' listing for starting a VA business!

Welcome aboard!
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Old 04-30-2008
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Hi Loa, welcome!
I make it a point to read every single new member introduction and am so happy to know that you're finding the site useful, the 'getting started' post especially.

You're on the right path to success - doing all this research. And you can't go wrong with a community of VAs behind you offering support and encouragement.
I'll look forward to learning more about your business as you get closer to being ready to launch!
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Hello, Lora & !! You've found a very supportive group here! I'm fairly new here also, but can offer this bit of advice - keep reading. There's TONS of valuable info right at your fingertips here. Also, you can feel at ease knowing that your questions are welcome too.

Best of luck to you & your new business!
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Old 04-30-2008
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Lora!

It's great that you have read through a lot of the planning posts for establishing a VA business - they're all some great post, but I always find myself revisiting Tess's post about getting started!

Continue to read through the boards and keep us posted as you develop your business by using the threads that involve us providing feedback on your website, your press release and more!

It's a great community of VAs here and thank you for becoming one of them!
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Hi Lora, Welcome! Are you planning to offer a specialty? It's always so interesting meeting new people here and learning about their interests.
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Old 05-04-2008
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I believe joining this forum is a good start of being a VA.
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Old 05-04-2008
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Welcome to the Forum! I am a newbie also but I have found so much information and support here.
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Old 05-04-2008
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Thanks everyone,

I feel sooo welcome and truely am enjoying the insight from everyone.

Mary
Yes I have a speciality. My goal is the insurance industry. I am researching all the hot spots right now so I can do my marketing plan with a bang!

Again - thanks and I look forward to getting to know everyone.
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Old 05-04-2008
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Hello Lora...

Welcome to the VAF.. Hope you enjoy your stay here.. Everyone here is very professional and helpful. Enjoy and much sucess..
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