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#16 (permalink)   10-04-2008 CortniM Contributing Member Company name: Essential Excellence My latest Twitter: My husband's article: RT @seahawksfeedr Seaha...   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 78 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions I love reading about stay at home moms who start making things happen to be able to work from home. I don't have kids yet, but plan to soon and hope to transition from being a stay at home wife to a stay at home mom. I noticed that you said you started your VA business after your kids were a bit older. Do you think it would have been possible to be a VA at least part time when your kids were younger? I'm hoping to start my VA business now and then maybe take it down to part time when I have a baby...

#17 (permalink)   10-06-2008 Agnes Active Member Company name: AI Virtual Solutions Latest Blog Post:: Be More Effective in 2012 My latest Twitter: Therapists & Coaches: Do you have questions ab...   Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 549 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Hi CortniM, You can start your VA business when you know that you have the time to commit to it. It's all about pacing yourself and not getting overwhelmed. As you said, you can go part-time when the kids come and build up as they grow. I've also seen a number of VAs who had thriving businesses before having kids, for e.g. Tess (VAF owner/admin) and they are now navigating managing their businesses and growing families. Wishing you the absolute best. Originally Posted by CortniM I love reading about stay at home moms who start making things happen to be able to work from home. I don't have kids yet, but plan to soon and hope to transition from being a stay at home wife to a stay at home mom. I noticed that you said you started your VA business after your kids were a bit older. Do you think it would have been possible to be a VA at least part time when your kids were younger? I'm hoping to start my VA business now and then maybe take it down to part time when I have a baby... __________________ Creative & Strategic Web Design Services www.aivirtualsolutions.com

#18 (permalink)   10-06-2008 VBSOnDemand Junior Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 473 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions great interview!!! I love to hear how all the fabulous VA's started and made their dreams come true. Keep them coming!

#19 (permalink)   10-07-2008 VBSVirtual New Member Company name: VBS Virtual Assist, LLC My latest Twitter: RT @loubortone: Analyzing The Impact of YouTube?s ...   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 30 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Great Interview Agnes. You give a lot of encouragement to all of us as we are building our businesses and balancing our personal lives. It can be done!

#20 (permalink)   10-08-2008 Elise New Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 27 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions As a newbie I love the interview thread, it is so interesting to read about everyone's experiences. Thanks for sharing

#21 (permalink)   10-09-2008 misskimble Contributing Member My latest Twitter: Follow @elevaterbc2010 for all your rbc info   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 54 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Good information. Thanks for sharing Agnes!

#22 (permalink)   10-09-2008 jjnelle New Member   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 32 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Very inspirational interview! I enjoyed reading it!

#23 (permalink)   10-11-2008 saturna New Member   Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 31 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions What an informative interview Agnes. Thanks for sharing your story. I especially liked what you said about making each client feel like they're your only client. Those are important words to remember on days when I'm stressed! Sylvia

#24 (permalink)   10-11-2008 Kiwi Vicky New Member   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 18 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Thanks for the inspiration Agnes. As a rookie to the Virtual business, you give me hope! Vicky

#25 (permalink)   10-15-2008 McCaul Assistance Contributing Member Company name: McCaul Assistance Direct   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bucks County, Pennsylvani Posts: 234 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Loved reading your interview Agnes! I really enjoy reading personal success stories! This is a huge help for me as I'm still in my "aspiring" stage... Lori Aspiring VA

#26 (permalink)   10-24-2008 toobizylady Contributing Member   Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 81 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Hi Agnes, Great interview! Congratulations on your successful VA business. All the best, Julie

#27 (permalink)   10-27-2008 Dawn At Your Service Junior Member Company name: At Your Service Freelance Admin Support Dawn At Your Service's Blog: Subcontracting for Other VAs ? Pros and Cons My latest Twitter: I LOVE building #Wordpress #websites!!! It is so f...   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 275 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions I just saw this Agnes! Very nice! What a great interview you gave. I never realized you had all of those certifications. Kudos to you! I agree Shari, lunch would be nice! Dawn __________________ Dawn Lawson | At Your Service http://freelanceadminsupport.com

#28 (permalink)   10-28-2008 Angie Guest Company name: Click here to learn how to add your Company Name! Latest blog post: Click here to learn how to add your blog feed! My latest Twitter: Click here to learn how to set up your Tweets!   Posts: n/a Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Great Interview! It has really inspired me to keep doing what I'm doing. Thanks for sharing.

#29 (permalink)   10-29-2008 Agnes Active Member Company name: AI Virtual Solutions Latest Blog Post:: Be More Effective in 2012 My latest Twitter: Therapists & Coaches: Do you have questions ab...   Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 549 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Hi everyone! Thanks for all your kind words, I also thoroughly enjoy reading the monthly interviews and I'm also always encouraged and I'm glad that I'm encouraging others as well. __________________ Creative & Strategic Web Design Services www.aivirtualsolutions.com

#30 (permalink)   10-30-2008 carmela1221 New Member   Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30 Re: 10/2008 Interview with Agnes Ikotun of AI Virtual Solutions Agnes, thank you for sharing your experiences with us! It was a pleasure reading and learning from your interview. __________________ Carmela Fernandez Distributed Office Works, LLC "Meeting Virtually ALL Your Business needs!"