Originally Posted by TracyS

Hi, Freelancealot has been my only source of income since I established it with my partner in 2000. He had a full-time job for the first five years and we couldn't have managed without that income. But we're both engaged full time with Freelancealot now. You get quiet patches, and then periods where you just don't have enough hours in the day. But those quiet patches are always useful for getting your own business admin and marketing done. Good luck with your new venture. Cheers, Tracy

It's great to hear stories like these. I have been functioning legally as a VA since June of this year and I'm already ahead in my business plan so I'm hoping for financial independence really soon so it is encouraging to read success stories.

By the way Tracy, I love your company name... really clever!!

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It's helpful to know that others take a little while to get settled, but that it does happen. Just have to put forth the effort & the results will follow!

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Rhonda

I am an emerging VA and am at a standstill with my business plan. What is the best way to do the target market research?

Thanks so much for all of the supportive feedback. It's great to keep in mind as we move forward in our businesses.

self supporting here too. I started 3 years ago after my husband lost his job.

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Originally Posted by EmergingVA

I am an emerging VA and am at a standstill with my business plan. What is the best way to do the target market research?

Use the search function on VAF (upper right corner) to locate threads on Target Market. You should find everything you need!

I am not yet self supporting, I've officially launched July 5th and so far manage to cover my business expenses and a little extra. I believe that's a strong start, I'm a firm believer that with with the right motivation and work ethic you can absolutely be self sufficient.

Thanks, Stacey! I'm so grateful for all of the posts about this subject. I need it to keep me motivated.

Thank you Office Goddess for your help!

I kept a part time job for the first 3 years of my business. My business has been my sole support since the 1990s.

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