Great Interview!! Mary, you never cease to amaze me . I love your style and I'm so glad we've been able to connect in other ways as well here lately. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

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Kena~
Everyone smiles in the same language

I "know" Mary from other forums, especially Craig's VA Classroom, and always love reading what Mary has to share.

But you are as bad as me with the "I spend 12-15 hours online every day". My hubby is always surprised how I can do that for so many hours.

Great interview!

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Heike Miller
www.heikemiller.com

Thanks to all who have responded. I felt pretty special being interviewed, and appreciate your delicious support.

Heike - I've never before concentrated so completely on anything, though I've always been passionate and active. But learning the internet is GIGANTIC!!!! And full of distractions, of course. Or maybe I'm just a slow reader... Feels like I'm on the trail of vast knowledge, so I keep hunting, and the 'net never disappoints.

But whatever, the main thing is that I don't seem to get tired of it. Or when I do, it's easy to take a break. Plus, I have no kids or anyone to take care of except Rick (who is a considerable responsibility, but then he's responsible for me, too).

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Mary H. Ruth/Virtual Writing & Communications
http://www.writingVA.com

I understand what you mean. I went back to working in the corporate world for just under two months and really grieved over the "loss" of working virtually. It was so bad that I resigned.

I feel very passionate about internet marketing, it's like an addiction.

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Heike Miller
www.heikemiller.com

Heike - Referring to passion about internet marketing as addiction would disturb me, but I'm no fool - we're all addicted to one thing or another. At least the web keeps us connected!

I have had to re-invent myself, it seems, many times over my career. I don't look back anymore. The future is my allurement these days, and the internet reflects that.

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Mary H. Ruth/Virtual Writing & Communications
http://www.writingVA.com

Mary Ruth,
Thank you! That was a great interview. I wish you all the best in your business.

Best regards,
Danielle Cuomo
Managing Director, Pittsburgh Virtual Professionals

I loved your interview. it was very entertaining. I also took one of craigs cannings courses which i love. thanks for the great interview

Mary, thanks so much for sharing. It's an inspiration for someone like me, just starting out.

I especially appreciate your comments about direct mailings and the yellow pages. I guess I will stick to the web for that sort of thing.

Thanks,
James

Hi Ruth,

I wanted to thank you for this great interview, and allowing us all a peek into your VA biz. I'm also on the "tad older" side, and it's great to know there are others out there!

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Let Me Do It!
Tess Mickelsen

I am so amazed at the AMAZING women that have managed to develop their own business providing virtual assistance! It is truly inspiring!

Thoroughly enjoyed reading your interview and I will be keeping tabs on the people and sites you mentioned.

thanks love this interview very helpful information.

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Up and coming Virtual Marketing Assistant
Vanessa Blackburn