Interview with Rebecka Melson of Virtual Business Services - Page 4 - Virtual Assistant Forums

#22 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008

Six months is a good place to start, but most financial advisors now will tell you to have a year's worth of an emergency fund. I think this is even more necessary for small businesses whose sole income is dependent on their business.

Personally, I don't even have 3 months of savings yet, but I'm working on it. As I mentioned above, I did acquire some credit card debt during this process and I feel it is more important to pay the debt off first. As soon as the debt is gone, all the extra money will go to savings.

#23 (**permalink**) 08-28-2008

Great interview! I'm the polar opposite - more the creative entrepreneurial type who shies away from accounting/finances/heavily structured, rule focused tasks and you've just given me a great tip. I hadn't included any businesses on my list that dealt with those sorts of things, but those may very well be the businesses I should be targeting since it's the creative tasks I prefer to do, and those folks might be more apt to give those tasks to a VA! I'm going to give it a try...thanks!

#24 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

Very inspiring insights! Thank you for sharing them with us.

#25 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008

Thank you Rebecka!

That was a great interview with a lot of great advice for me that I can really take on board and work with. I am only new to business myself and was still undecided as to take up a short course in small business finances (even though I have some experience in that area, it is not my strong point) but after reading your interview it is something I will complete shortly.

Thank you for your story of great courage to jump in a start your own business. I find it inspirational that people have the courage to risk no money in order to attain their dreams. I am lucky in that my husband brings in the money and anything I earn is just the cherry on top. So thank you for your inspirational story.

Many more good days to you, and all the best for the future.

Thanks again.

Debra

#26 (**permalink**) 09-06-2008

Hi Rebecka

I totally enjoyed reading your interview. The way you're approaching your business is so simple, "just taking it one day at a time". Since I'm just starting out I can relate. I'm hoping to land that one big client like you did in the beginning.

I wish you continued success.

Shelsky aka Michelle

#27 (**permalink**) 09-06-2008

Rebecka - congrats on such an inspiring interview! Sorry we didn't get to meet up when you came to Louisiana, but hopefully we will next time!

Wishing you continued success!!

#28 (**permalink**) 09-07-2008

Great interview. The information in these interviews is so helpful and inspiring!! When I read these interviews my confidence goes up a few notches!!!