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jg0325 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

I am looking to start my own business, however not sure where to begin. Hoping to review posts and come up with a starting point. Any ideas as to where to begin looking for clients that may be interested. Currently I cannot find anyone else in the area doing this already. I am in Mississippi.

Tess · #2 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Hello and welcome

You've found a great starting point right here - take your time reading through the forum sections, take notes, ask questions, share your own thoughts and comments,etc.

As far as finding clients - you'll first need to decide which services you're offering and who you're offering them to. Once you've defined your target market and your ideal client you'll have a better chance of locating them

Check out the MARKETING AND NETWORKING section for plenty of possible directions to try.

kathiemt · #3 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Hi and welcome. You're in for a big learning curve but an enjoyable one. Go get yourself a cuppa and sit back and start reading. Take notes, print off what you need to - you'll find ideas forming as you learn what others have done. Have fun!

lkp24 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-16-2009

Hello! I am new to this forum also and have found some very helpful information already. I am sure that you will do the same!

Good to meet you!

Laura

Layah · #5 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

Hi, welcome! I am in about the same position as you. There is so much information in this forum it's hard to take it all in. I have found that unfortunately there is a lot to do before I expect I'll get my first client. But there's good info here on how to get things started. Good luck!

jg0325 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

Thank you for the welcome, I hope to learn from you all.

txbestva · #7 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

Hi - I am new too and have a lot to learn myself.
I think one important marketing tool will be your website, or at least that is what I gather from reading so many other VA helful stories. With a website you can start putting yourself out there to everyone you can reach!!
Good luck and I look forward to getting to know you better.

Essential · #8 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

Welcome. Do lots of research...read, read, read. This is an excellent site but you still need to do your own research. Also recommend getting a "start-up" journal" to capture your thoughts and ideas.

Kathya · #9 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009

Welcome! I highly recommend starting with a small business plan and taking lots of notes here from the forum. When I first started, my head was spinning but I got on the right track and was soon on my way to start my business because I started following certain steps to get me to where I am today.

As Tess says, ask questions, throw some comments out there, brag(!) and share thoughts. You'll love it here!