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#11 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009

Hi, you haven't signed off your name.

If you don't have the funds to support yourself as you build your business then you do need to start it off part-time. Most do but not all. I was in the fortunate position to launch into mine fulltime in 1994. I took leave without pay from a govt job to give things a go and see how it worked out. 12 months later I'd matched the gross income of the previous year of my job so gave in my notice and have never looked back.

It takes time, and money, to build a business. Don't let anyone think you can do it with nothing because you do need to invest in marketing and promoting your business and not everything comes free, nor should it.

Take the time to read the various threads here on how to develop your business, make sure you plan what you want to do and be methodical about it and mix and mingle with everyone here. Things will rub off and it will happen for you - but not overnight. It takes time. Welcome by the way!

#12 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009

Thanks for the info - for us "newbies" it is priceless!

#13 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009

I have to agree that all the advice you wonderful women are sharing is extremely helpful for those of us just starting out. I thought I'd have to go back into an office and was wondering how on earth I would do it with my various back issues ( concrete kills my lower back!), but by doing this I provide a valuable service without hurting myself! VAF is a real life saver for me! Thank you to all of you!