Hello, my name is Robin and I'm from Northern California. My background has been in dental practice management for over 20 years. Currently I work independently assisting doctors with new practice set-up, staff training, temp work, etc. About two years ago I assisted a new doctor, from my home, with his laptop and office cell phone. Once the office opened, I set up his front office and stayed on board for a year and an half. It was a little over my committment of 1 year. Now, I've been working for an oral surgeon from my home and it's worked out great! Because of my husband's work, I needed something that would fit into "his" schedule. When I was working "in-office" full-time, it was very hard on our family during the summer months (he works for the fire service). The more and more I thought about it, I would just keep doing what I'm doing....helping doctors, as needed, when needed and I've been busy just word of mouth. Then I came across a blog about VA's and the light bulb moment happend. This is it! VA for dentistry. I just purchased three domain names from Godaddy.com.

I'm not sure if I should post my questions here, or start a new thread. So, here it goes. If I need to I can post them somewhere else....just let me know.

What would be your top 10 items to get together when starting:

1. Practice name
2. Purchase domain
3. EIN or TIN
4. Business License
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10.

Secondly, has anyone ever used the website tonight from godaddy and liked it? I've used it once for my son and it was easy. I'm just not sure I want something that someone else may have. Should I find a graphics person to start working with...then come up with a webpage? I found a website here from someone in Austraila and loved it! I've emailed her and am hoping to receive a reply. What am I looking at cost wise for a graphics person???

Thanks in advance for any replies!!! Robin

Hi Robin
Welcome to the forums!
I'd recommend posting your various questions to the topic sections on the board they are best suited to, you'll receive more detailed replies that way.

Check out the Getting Started Checklist to help with your Top 10 plan...

Best of luck in all you do!

P.S. if you haven't yet followed the link that was included at the bottom of the Terms of Services PM you rec'd, be sure to check it out, it'll help you get the most out of being a member here. 10+ tips to get the most out of your membership to Virtual Assistant Forums

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Thanks Tess for your reply. Yes, I have printed out the link for the top 10+ tips. I'm wondering if many of you have networked with VA's in your local area? The reason I ask is that I found another VA who's interest is in weddings. BTW, I love her home intro webpage! Anyhow, I've pm'd her to see if we can connect and share ideas, etc. I would understand that most would not want to do this if they are working towards the same clients. She's in Sacramento, CA and I'm in Lincoln, CA. So were pretty close. I will post my questions in another forum. I'm quickly trying to get my posts up to 25, so my PM will be sent to this other VA. Thanks again!

Hi Robin and Welcome to the forum -

Glad your here and hope you enjoy. There is so much valuable information here.

I cant speak for others, but I wouldnt have a problem with sharing resources and information..with other VA's in my area or my niche. I enjoy helping others. I look at it as we all can benefit from each other

Look forward to chatting with you on the boards.


Once Again,

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Thanks Kena for your warm welcome! You are correct, there is so much information on this forum. I've found that I need to get up to speed on getting my 25 posts, since there's an area that I can't access until I do so.

I agree I wouldn't have a problem sharing resources and information with outhers in my area. I have another colleague who I share things with. She uses a different dental software and doesn't do VA-type things...Online work, etc. So, were the same but different.

Thanks again!
Robin

Hey welcome aboard. Some of the best people I know are named Robin!

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Hi Robin ~ What a wonderful name you have! Many years ago I knew of eight Robin's. Thank you for your welcome. Robin

Welcome to the forum Robin. It's nice to meet you

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to the forums Robin, best of luck with your new VA biz!

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Thanks Kate for your welcome. I look forward to getting to know you on these forums.

Robin

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Hi Robin. I'm sure you'll love it here and find it very useful.

Hi Robin! Im from CA too! Great to meet you!

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Hi Robin - Great to see you here. I'm sure you'll find all the information you may need.

Hi there and welcome!!!!!

I use website tonight with godaddy and I like it. I am still trying to get used to everything because I am not website savvy, but its fairly inexpensive - $4.95/mo to use it and not have the ads at the top.

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