Interview with Tess, Founder of Virtual Assistant Forums

Glad to hear a Dell's a good choice. I let my husband choose my laptop with the intention of starting out on this new venture. I also love my Dell, but I need to become more saavy with the marketing and figuring out how to find real opportunities for myself. That's why I'm here. Thanks' also for the software tips.

Tess, well said! You are an inspiration to everyone on this forum, I'm sure.

It's really nice to hear your story the way you told it, without the usual amount of cheese that comes with 'rag to riches' tales, which more often than not render them slightly difficult to believe!

Your interview gave me the sense you have a genuine pride in all you have accomplished to date. Well done.

Hi Christine - thanks for your comments
I'm not sure my story really fits into the 'rags to riches' genre... after all, I was living on the beach in India, not exactly at the 'rags' end of the deal in life. But what I didn't have was a direction - and that's where the VA 'thing' fit in so nicely with what would be my eventual success and fabulous N.O.W.

I'm blessed, to be sure. And ever so grateful!

You're a constant inspiration to all of us, Tess! Can't wait to meet you this weekend!

From all VAs (i think all would agree)........thank you for building this Forum. You are Awesome and an inspiration to us all. I am thankful every time I am in the Forum for soooooo much you have brought to us aspiring to build a killer successful business...and the freedom that comes with it.

Starting up my business is definitely out of necessity as well. I am SICK of the Corporate environment.........you think if you have an 8 - 5 you are secure....not anymore.........gone are those days!! And Loyalty....the Corporate dictionary does not contain that word!!

THANKS TESS!!!

Kathya, it was great to meet you last month while we were in Seattle What a treat! Thanks for making the drive in to the city and taking the time out of your busy schedule to have dinner with us.

Jessica, what a great line "the corporate dictionary does not include the word 'loyal'" - so true I'm so glad to know you're enjoying the site - thanks for being a member!

Very nice interview, enlightening and also very personal .

Tess, you look beautiful and you've done a great job with this forum and it looks like you're rockin your career.

Glad to be here and good luck to you Tess.

Wonderful interview Tess, really great inspiration.

So glad I stumbled upon this post. Great information about TESS! And motivation to continue to strive in this industry.

When I first came to this site I noticed a lot of the replies were from you Tess. And I enjoyed reading them. You are so informative and kind-hearted. I am impressed by your worldwide travel and your success in building your business from nothing. I'm inspired.

Thanks!!

This was a really informative post! It has a lot of great information for those starting out! Great to see that you can start from an idea and grow!

Great Great interview Tess! You give us all inspiration to KEEP GOING! God Bless You!
Davina

This story was sooo cute. To build a business out nothing, is so inspiring. I really needed to read that. Because this is where I am at right now. I am so confident that this is going to work. I am taking this step by step. Being a member of this forum, Tess, has allowed the butterflies to go away, it has made my confidence soar. Thank you so much

I just tried to download the pdf995 files and my computer won't let me due to unknown publisher. I tried changing my security settings and adding it to trusted sites. Any suggestions?

Reading your interview has motivated my to persue this new endeaver. Thank you Tess! I can't wait to read all of your posts.