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#1 (permalink)   07-02-2008 anpnas1 New Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Omaha Nebraska metro area Posts: 3 Looking at the industry Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum. I have an unrelated business that I run, but I need to supplement my income. I have a medical condition that requires that I work from home. I have a BSBA and over 25 years of business experience in Retail, Insurance, Dot.com, and other areas. How is the industry? I am in eastern Nebraska and am planning on moving into southeast Nebraska. I have done some freelance work with college students, resumes. Thanks for your input. anpnas1

#2 (permalink)   07-02-2008 VirtualLorri Contributing Member Company name: Virtual Synergy My latest Twitter: It was a huge surprise to receive the @AssistU Sta...   Join Date: May 2008 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 119 Re: Looking at the industry Welcome, anpnas1~ The Virtual Assistance industry is thriving. The best part is that where you are really doesn't matter. I moved my practice from Arizona to Montana without skipping a beat. I do a little local networking, but that is mostly to get me out of the house once in a while and meet some local people - I don't have any local clients. Check around and do your research, then let us know if you have any questions. Warmly, Lorri __________________ ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ Lorri Morin, CPVA www.virtualsynergy.net

#3 (permalink)   07-02-2008 April Contributing Member   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Omaha Posts: 181 Re: Looking at the industry Hi! I'm in Nebraska too, Omaha area to be more specific. That's the great thing about the VA industry...even if you move, you can keep your business going without having to start over with a new client base. __________________ April @ Advantage Advantage Virtual Assistant

#4 (permalink)   07-03-2008 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: Looking at the industry Lorri is so right - when you're virtual you can seek out and work with clients in any part of the world, in any industry...it's one of the 'perks' I suppose you could say Welcome to the forums! You're sure to find lots of great information here, so take your time and jump in with your own questions and comments when you're ready. __________________ Create a welcome packet for new clients with this guide and free templates! (Available in PDF and Kindle versions)

#5 (permalink)   07-03-2008 White Rose Active Member Company name: Brevos   Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 871 Re: Looking at the industry Hello, I agree with Lorri. I think it's amazing we can service our clients from anywhere in this world. What kind of VA service are you considering? A niche list? All the best! __________________ Brenda A. Jones www.brevos.com

#6 (permalink)   07-03-2008 kathyh Contributing Member Company name: Your virtual Aide My latest Twitter: kathy_yva: Help! I'm working on a flyer for ...   Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 74 Re: Looking at the industry Actually, I think the VA industry is booming mainly because everyone is firing employees. They still need people to do the work, but can't pay all the benefits and salary that they would have to pay to a full-time employee. So that's where we come in! We are so much more cost-effective than a full-time employee. I really people are figuring that out so much more than they ever did! Kathy

#7 (permalink)   07-07-2008 Virtually Handled Contributing Member Company name: Virtually Handled   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Richland Hills, TX Posts: 67 Re: Looking at the industry Hello anpnas1, Welcome to the forum. I am VERY new to the VA industry, but I have done months of research and I can tell you that it's a thriving industry. There is definately a need for us out there. This forum is the best one around and you can learn a lot from the other VA's that post. Christina

#8 (permalink)   07-09-2008 Charlene New Member   Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 26 Re: Looking at the industry Hello and welcome to the forum. You've found a wonderful resource for information and support. Char