Hi there. My name is Kristin and I am a NYC Metro area Virtual Assistant. I have been working as a VA for 6 years now, mostly for companies who contracted me as a virtual call center agent and also some companies who contracted me for VA and Personal VA duties. I have also done some social network consulting and I love what I do.

I originally started working from home for myself when my daughter was born. I'm a single mom and I didn't want to miss a second of her childhood and I didn't want to have to send her to daycare. So, I started working for myself and found success in that. I haven't had any formal VA training, but I hope to learn some more and share some secrets that I have learned along the way.

Nice to meet everyone.

Welcome aboard Kristin.

I'm new to the VA business, still in the pre-start up phase, but slowly getting there.

Any advice you can offer a newbie will be very much appreciated

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Tracy
Eternal VA

Hi Kristin

I'm in the NY area as well, also in the pre-setup phase!! Welcome to the forums!!!

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Yolanda Allen

Hi Kristin, I am in Saratoga NY still in the startup phase also. Welcome to the forums. There are some great links to different programs you can look into for certifications.

Have fun with the forums everyone here is wonderfully helpful.

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Valerie Snyder KBK Office Services
www.KBKOfficeServices.com

Welcome to the VAF Kristin! I am a newbie who lives in Scotia, NY (just outside Schenectady) and will be launching very soon. This forum has been a tremendous help in setting things up.

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Margaret
Helping You Build Your Empire

Hello Kristin,

Nice to meet you here.
Although I don' t reside in New York, I'm a native New Yorker. I'm also new to the forum.

Nice to meet you, too. I am envious of your opportunity to work from home and enjoy your child; they grow up so quickly. Mine's already 23!! I look forward to getting to know you better here.

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Lily Chambers, The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC
Author "How to Do Your Own Small Business Bookkeeping"

Welcome. Its awesome you can stay home with your daughter.

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Diana W F Cole
http://dianawfcole.weebly.com

It's great that you have VA experience to share here. I am always excited when someone with experience shares information that I can use. You will be adding to the pool of great advice here on the forums.

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Collaborative Business Support

Welcome Kristin!
You will find the forum to be so helpful and inviting! It's wonderful to see that you have already been doing this for awhile, and that you get to stay home with your daughter. I will hopefully get there one day!
I look forward to seeing you around the forums!

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LaVon S., Owner
Midwest Virtual Assistance