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#1 (permalink)   12-22-2008 MaryH Contributing Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altoona, Iowa Posts: 232 Submitting press release locally while working? I am working in a temp job as an admin asst to help pay the bills while getting my VA business off the ground, and would like to submit a press release to the local media introducing my business to other local businesses. I have not done so yet because I am afraid that it would affect my job, which I need for now, even though it is done on my own time during non-working hours. Is this something I should be concerned about or just go for it and submit my press release?

#2 (permalink)   12-23-2008 vainparadise Resident Member Company name: A Virtual Assistant in Paradise My latest Twitter: How to Get More Freelancing Visibility http://t.co...   Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,854 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? IMO I say go for it. You are performing the tasks on non-working time so I can't see it as being an issue for your employer. __________________ Dawn Riley A Virtual Assistant in Paradise Our business is about making yours better

#3 (permalink)   12-23-2008 Your Virtual Wizard VAF Blog Challenge Moderator Company name: Your Virtual Wizard Your Virtual Wizard Latest Blog: After the Love is Gone ? What Should a Virtual Ass... My latest Twitter: Angela Jia Kim - Transform fear into fun! http://t...   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida-Gulf Coast Posts: 2,168 Blog Entries: 5 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? I agree with Dawn. Go for it. Since the job is a temp position anyway, there's no reason not to move forward with your own business. It's not interfering in the temp job. Many employers seem to be OK with the fact that employees often have more than one job anyway. It's much more acceptable now as they realize they cannot give employees the full time work they want or the full benefits/better pay they used to be able to offer. Jan __________________ WRITE FAB RFP PROPOSALS & land THE VA job. WinningRFP unveils soon! SignUp www.WinningRFP.com

#4 (permalink)   12-23-2008 leedrozak Resident Member Company name: My Office Assistant Small Business Practical Times: Web Security: Password Protection My latest Twitter: This is a great weekend to support #SBW2012. I wi...   Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,263 Blog Entries: 13 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? I agree with the other, send it out. You need to concentrate on building your business and the press release will help get you out there. __________________ Lee Drozak My Office Assistant

#5 (permalink)   12-23-2008 midknight Contributing Member Company name: Mid-Knight Business Solutions   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Johns, MI Posts: 59 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? I also agree - send it out! I work FT and have this business open. As long as it doesn't interfere with my regular job and their business then there shouldn't be a problem. __________________ Michelle Mid-Knight Business Solutions

#6 (permalink)   12-25-2008 tlcarden New Member Company name: DNT Office Consultants   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 46 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? I agree - send it out! "You must go forward or you will spend your life only stand still"

#7 (permalink)   12-27-2008 HandyVOA New Member Company name: A Handy Virtual Office Assistant, LLC My latest Twitter: RT @jenicoe2001: Up.In.The.Air.2009.DVDSCR.XviD-CA...   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stilwell, Kansas Posts: 27 Blog Entries: 1 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? I also work full-time and I sent my press release out there -- afterall in these times everyone is looking for a way to supplement their income. We all have bills to pay and as long as it does not interfere with your present job during the hours you are employed to work it should not be a problem. You have come to the right place for the support you need. Good luck to you. __________________ Diann Handy A Handy VOA

#8 (permalink)   12-27-2008 Virtually Dee Contributing Member   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: IL Posts: 111 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? I agree with everyone else. I also work a full-time job and do VA work on the side. __________________ VirtuallyDee

#9 (permalink)   12-27-2008 KathyZ Contributing Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 68 Re: Submitting press release locally while working? Hi Mary, I started out in my VA practice working full time and doing my VA duties at night and on the weekend. I know you do good work, so I say send out that press release and stay confident. Things will get better, but it takes a little time.