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#11 (permalink)   02-02-2009 CortniM Contributing Member Company name: Essential Excellence My latest Twitter: Any recommendations for great Android apps?   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 79 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions I met Lanel on the forums here and have since met her in person at a VA lunch since she lives somewhat close to me and she has helped me tremendously! She's always sending me e-mails with ideas on how I can help grow my new VA business. She joked that she was probably annoying me, but she has really inspired and helped me! She's very supportive and giving and she is just an awesome person! Thanks Lanel! You're the best! __________________ Cortni Marrazzo www.essentialexcellence.com

#12 (permalink)   02-02-2009 lanelt Junior Member Company name: Taylored Office Solutions, Inc. Taylored Office Solutions: New Taylored Office Solutions staff My latest Twitter: What fun!! RT @IVAAOnline Create a strategy 2 rawk...   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sitting pretty in the gor Posts: 487 Blog Entries: 2 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Thanks, everyone. I really enjoyed the interview with Mary and really hope you can get something out of what I said. If you have any other questions please be sure to let me know. Originally Posted by D_Victoria_Virtual_Assistance Thank you for sharing your story. Now on the days when business feels extremely busy - I will take a step back and think to myself: Like Lanel says "I could be flipping burgers." I can't tell you how helpful that saying is for me in my business. It's true, though, we all have a choice. And, this is mine. Originally Posted by CortniM I met Lanel on the forums here and have since met her in person at a VA lunch since she lives somewhat close to me and she has helped me tremendously! She's always sending me e-mails with ideas on how I can help grow my new VA business. She joked that she was probably annoying me, but she has really inspired and helped me! She's very supportive and giving and she is just an awesome person! Thanks Lanel! You're the best! Jeez...you made me blush. LOL You're great, Cortni...pretty soon I'm going to be asking you for business advice. __________________ Lanel Taylor, CVA ~ Virtual Bookkeeper Taylored Office Solutions Custom fit solutions for all your office needs.

#13 (permalink)   02-02-2009 tsmith Contributing Member Company name: A Virtual Blessing VA Services Latest blog post: Is My Podcast Really A Podcast? My latest Twitter: RT @LinkedInExpert: #LinkedIn Expert Tip: Best pr...   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 216 Blog Entries: 3 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Hi Lanel! Thanks for sharing your story. I appreciate the practical advice you gave for new virtual assistants. You not only have a great business sense but a great sense of humor too. Thanks again. __________________ Tahneesha www.avirtualblessing.com The Answer to Your Administrative Prayers

#14 (permalink)   02-02-2009 Cardinal Point Contributing Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wild Wonderful West Virgi Posts: 154 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Great interview! I just love reading the VA interviews. It helps those of us coming up through the ranks to see where you've been and where you are now. Thanks Lanel for sharing! __________________ Kim Alvis, Managing Director Cardinal Point Business Associates

#15 (permalink)   02-02-2009 Lashonj Contributing Member Company name: JWeaver Virtual Office Solutions My latest Twitter: Your 5 closest associates mirror your financial su...   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 58 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Thanks Lanel. You are encouraging to those of us who are just starting out. Also, thank you for telling it like it is..."Don't think this is easy." I don't know about anyone else, but I definitely need a reality check when I am excited about a new endeavor. Thanks again. __________________ Jacqui JWeaver Virtual Office Solutions

#16 (permalink)   02-02-2009 Kbennitt Contributing Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 127 Blog Entries: 1 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Thank you Lanel, for sharing your experiences, your wisdom and your enthusiasm for what we do. Best of luck with all your goals in 2009. We know you'll reach them and then some. __________________ Kristi Bennitt Virtual Assistant/Bookkeeper

#17 (permalink)   02-02-2009 PamH53 Junior Member Company name: Admin Etcetera Etcetera - the Blog: Everything In Moderation My latest Twitter: @VAinParadise Sounds like you are having a great s...   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanibel, Florida Posts: 352 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Thanks, Lanel! Your story is an inspiration to all us newbies. __________________ Pam www.adminetcetera.com

#18 (permalink)   02-02-2009 Robin_Holstein Junior Member Company name: Robin's Desktop, LLC From the Desktop: Seminar: Social Media for Companies, Causes & ... My latest Twitter: RT @HoppyKercheval: 11% tabulated: Manchin 73%, H...   Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Diamond, WV USA Posts: 396 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Great job and congratulations on your success! __________________ Robin A. Holstein Robin's Desktop Virtual Administrative Services My Blog

#19 (permalink)   02-03-2009 divineva Junior Member Company name: Divine Virtual Assistance Latest blog post: Twitter Basics: Getting the Most Out of Your Twitt... My latest Twitter: [The Divine Line] Finding Balance is possible! htt...   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Steubenville, OH Posts: 256 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Another great interview. Thank you, Lanel, for sharing your story. __________________ Blessings, Carol

#20 (permalink)   02-03-2009 A2Zva Contributing Member Company name: AtoZ Virtual Assistance   Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 50 Re: 2/2009 Interview with Lanel Taylor of Taylored Office Solutions Your interview was both inspiring and motivating. Thank you for being candid about the discipline and fun that comes with being a VA! __________________ -Becky Life is 10% what happens, 90% how you react.

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