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Virtual Assistant Networking Forum (VAnetworking)

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General Virtual Assistant Questions This is the forum where everything goes when you don't know which forum area to post it in. Please do your best however to find a relevant topic under "Everything Virtual Assistance" forum sections by scrolling further below since it makes it easier to search specific content via the topics for our members. Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD	3,996	24,611	Yesterday, 07:00 PM In: Are VAs more Right or Left bra... By: Dana Fortier
Introduce Yourself and Your Virtual Business! New to the forum? Introduce yourself to other registered users and help us get to know you. Forum Led by: PattyD, CandyBeauchamp	3,040	16,748	Yesterday, 09:31 PM In: New and collecting information By: Nicole P

Virtual Assistant Networking Forum (VAnetworking) - Networking

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Exciting Virtual News, Announcements and Offers for Virtual Assistants This is a forum area highly frequented by our members and is the place for you and your business to shine with your announcement to the VA industry. Contact Tawnya for advertising information. If you want to announce your newsletter, please post in the Ezines & Newsletter Forum for free. Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD	682	3,570	Mar 6 2010, 08:44 PM In: Virtual Assistant Weekender Re... By: Tawnya
Post Your Press Releases Here Together With PR You've Received! Here's the place to post press releases you've written and submitted about your business, results you've had from press releases or information/suggestions on where to post them on the Internet and how to promote them. Remember...press releases aren't just in the newspaper...they can also include releases on TV or radio or magazines! Forum Led by: Tawnya	265	1,227	Mar 3 2010, 05:31 PM In: Received congratulatory letter... By: Elenora
Got an Ezine / Newsletter? This is the spot to brag about your ezine / newsletter. A great place to find other VAs who may want to do newsletter swap links too! Forum Led by: PattyD	167	213	Yesterday, 04:21 PM In: WestCoastWay's Blog is Live By: VA-Judy6
Virtual Assistant Trade, Joint Ventures, Barter, Sell or Just Giveaway! This is the area to trade items collecting in your garage, barter your products/services, promote joint venture opportunities or sell your soul if you like. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Angela Smith	97	213	Feb 24 2010, 04:48 PM In: Help with C-Panel By: Denap
The VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Will you be our next VAccolade business entrepreneur of the week at VAnetworking? Forum Led by: Pat Z., PattyD	175	1,950	Mar 8 2010, 09:01 PM In: VAccolade Business Entrepreneu... By: Angela Smith
VAnetworking Blog of the Month Will you be our next VAnetworking Blog of the Week? Forum Led by: PattyD, Pat Z.	95	761	Mar 2 2010, 01:02 PM In: Blog of the Month Award – Dian... By: Yvonne Weld
VAnetworking Forum Contests - Let's Win! We are forever holding contests just because we love to have fun here. Read about our latest contests and feel free to join in. You may win! Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD, Christy Heenan	50	714	Jan 5 2010, 11:10 AM In: Holiday Advent Party - Over ... By: Tawnya
VAGTs - Virtual Assistant Get Togethers Looking to get together with another Virtual Assistant? Want to host a VAGT? Visiting another city and want to hook up for lunch with another VA? Look no further, signup here! Forum Led by: PattyD	219	1,661	Yesterday, 07:20 AM In: Any Philly VAs By: megbarber
VAnetworking Business eSeminars & Networking Chat Schedule Find out about the exciting expert speakers that VAnetworking will be featuring in our eSeminar room on a regular basis for our members. Plus join us for our networking nights here at VAnetworking. View upcoming dates/times here: http:/www.vanetworking.com/seminars/ Forum Led by: CathyF, PattyD, CrystalPina	364	718	Feb 10 2010, 12:39 AM In: Getting to know VAnetworking ... By: Michele Flynn
VAjot Accountability This is the area where you can post your VAjot Accountability topics. Please post only three points at a time, keep us posted, and then when you finish each one of those points, you can add new ones.	1	14	Feb 10 2010, 10:32 AM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya

Virtual Assistant Networking Forum (VAnetworking) - Everything Virtual Assistance

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Best Business Practices Here's where you can ask questions and learn about setting up processes/policies, contingency planning, and other best business practices for keeping your business safe and ready for anything life throws your way! Forum Led by: Yvonne Weld	110	548	Yesterday, 05:25 PM In: Contracts By: deandersen
Blogging Tips, Tricks and Questions Do you have questions about blogs, RSS, what software to use, customization, using your blog to get clients? Do you just want to share your blog? This is the forum for you. Forum Led by: CrystalPina	377	1,893	Mar 8 2010, 07:18 AM In: Help with Billboard plugin/wid... By: MichelleJamison
Bookkeeping Tips, Tricks and Questions Stuck in Quickbooks and not sure where to go from here? Maybe a client has put you in a bookkeeping dilemma? This is the area to post all your bookkeeping concerns. Forum Led by: CandyBeauchamp	307	1,459	Mar 1 2010, 10:04 AM In: Obtaining Clients By: Yvonne Weld
Communication Tips, Tricks and Questions Need to know how to communicate with your clients? Have questions about the various instant messenger programs out there? Need to know more about what type of phone(s) to have for your business? Got PDA questions or want to know what software you should get for your new TREO? Here's the place to ask your questions or tell VAs what you've found. Forum Led by: PattyD	57	362	Mar 4 2010, 03:16 PM In: New iPhone - What apps do you ... By: Tawnya
Computer Techie / Networking Tips An area to ask all your computer techinical questions from networking to the latest virus on the loose. Forum Led by: rocnred, Michael Van Ert	347	1,976	Mar 8 2010, 03:40 PM In: Beta Software By: ramonagoutiere
Database Tips, Tricks and Questions Need an answer to your database problem? Can't figure out how to use Access, Act!, Goldmine, etc?	75	295	Oct 21 2009, 08:22 AM In: OpenOffice Database - Help! By: KarenSalter
Direct Marketing Tips, Tricks and Questions Got a marketing question? Is faxing or direct mail a better marketing tool? Is it wise to send my kids door-to-door handing out flyers? Post your direct marketing tips, tricks and questions here. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Karri	221	1,393	Mar 1 2010, 01:53 PM In: Looking for helping in bringin... By: Marie Fitzgibbons
E-mail Clients Tips, Tricks and Questions If it has to do with email, post it here. Outlook, Outlook Express, Eudora, AOL, or other email software problems. Forum Led by: Tawnya	208	928	Jan 4 2010, 06:48 PM In: email By: Jodith
Ezines & Newsletters Tips, Tricks and Questions Looking for the newest and most up-to-date info on creating your ezines/newsletters? Here's where you'll find the information. Also let us know about your newsletter by announcing it here in the subforum! Forum Led by: PattyD	78	385	Yesterday, 05:56 PM In: Newsletter Content By: Sonya G
Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing Tips, Tricks and Questions Your questions regarding logos, brochures, business cards, image formats, PMS colors & more are answered here. From planning to creation to print, ask your questions so that others can help you solve the mysteries of desktop publishing, graphic design and everything related to using the Adobe Creative Suite programs. Forum Led by: YvonneMcCoy	226	1,230	Mar 4 2010, 08:10 PM In: New Biz Card Design By: Marie Fitzgibbons
Internet Tips, Tricks and Questions Need help surfing the net? Here is the place to post your geeky questions. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Michael Van Ert	108	489	Mar 1 2010, 07:09 AM In: Amazon.com By: Pat Z.
Internet Marketing ~ SEO/Usability/Copywriting Tips, Tricks and Questions Looking for SEO/Usability/Copywriting answers? From how to get better rankings with the search engines to choosing the right keywords, get answers to these questions and more right here. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Karri	189	917	Mar 1 2010, 10:39 AM In: Marketing \| Training By: PattyD
Joint Ventures Tips, Tricks and Questions Need to know the ins and outs of joint ventures? Here's the place to learn. Forum Led by: Tawnya, QPMS	11	39	Feb 9 2010, 11:04 PM In: Joint Venture Success By: Dianna lambert
MSOffice Tips, Tricks and Questions Here is where you can find the answers to your questions regarding MSoffice products, along with some shortcuts in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint that would save time and money. Forum Led by: YvonneMcCoy	332	1,387	Mar 8 2010, 02:56 PM In: Excel issue By: AVJ
Multi-VA Business Are you turning away clients because your Virtual Assistant business is full? Here's where you'll be able to learn about adding a team to your business! Forum Led by: MichelleJamison	46	487	Mar 6 2010, 10:58 AM In: Probation Rates By: Tawnya
Social Media & Networking (Online or Off-line) Need help networking? Making connections can be tough, but building your network is the best way to create a referral based business! From tweeting on Twitter to networking at your next BNI, you'll be able to ask your questions on networking here. Forum Led by: Kathy C, jennydecki	181	1,239	Mar 8 2010, 10:05 AM In: What is your Skype Id? By: BayAreaVA
Organization, Efficiency & Project Management Tips, Tricks & Questions Maintaining an efficient office is crucial to your business success. Discuss organization, clutter free offices, project management, time tracking software, delegation, and more here. Forum Led by: PattyD, Maplewood	82	566	Mar 5 2010, 08:46 PM In: Protected Forum By: James Landrith
Outsourcing / Subcontracting Tips, Tricks and Questions Have you built your business by subcontracting for other virtual assistants? Have you always wondered how some people get clients so easy while you struggle, yet you are so good at what you do? Or, do you have specific outsourcing questions? Here is the place to ask questions and learn how to maximize your strengths. (NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO SUBCONTRACT, PLEASE POST AN RFP AT http://www.vanetworking.com/RFP/. DO NOT POST IN THIS AREA.) Forum Led by: PattyD	46	239	Nov 9 2009, 08:27 AM In: Subcontracting By: success
Podcasting / Audio Tips, Tricks and Questions Hear all the latest surrounding audio! New to Podcasting? Not sure what microphone to buy? Just have some general audio recording questions? Here's the area that you need to come to. Forum Led by: rocnred, Tawnya	59	288	Mar 5 2010, 09:56 PM In: iTunes - yucky! By: Elenora
Publicity / Branding Tips, Questions and Reviews Not sure that you need branding for your business? Don't lose business because people can't remember your company. Let's talk branding! Post here about how to deliver your message, creating brand loyalty, connecting with your target audience, and motivating your clients. Forum Led by: Tawnya	119	575	Feb 24 2010, 07:35 PM In: Tagline help By: ShannonHolloway
Software (Other Than MS) ~ Tips, Tricks and Questions This is the area to post questions on miscellaneous software that we use now and then for our business including open source products. Forum Led by: Tawnya	234	893	Feb 21 2010, 08:51 PM In: Need Order Form Software By: Manoj
Starting Up / Part-Time VAs This is the place for VA business startup questions. If you are a part-time Virtual Assistant and have questions on how to juggle your act until you can go full-time, please ask here. Those that have been there and done it please share your experiences. Forum Led by: PattyD	116	698	Mar 4 2010, 07:09 PM In: Protected Forum By: Elenora
Virtual Assistant Office Equipment & Supplies Raves and Reviews What will your startup costs be? What types of equipment must you invest in? Also an area to ask for reviews, questions or share new office toys/equipment/supplies, etc. VAs may want answers on these before they invest into their business. Forum Led by: Angela Smith, Tawnya	95	606	Jan 22 2010, 09:34 AM In: Tax Refund allows for a new co... By: VirtualSydan
Virtual Assistant Specialties / Niche Many VAs are now starting to niche their services towards specialty groups. Got a specialty? Let us know about it. Forum Led by: Dana Fortier, TerryGreen	483	2,448	Yesterday, 06:07 AM In: Can you recommend a tool that ... By: Debbie Lynn
Virus Talk - Scares, Software Tips, Tricks and Questions Not sure which is a virus scare or a hoax? What virus software do you use? Having probs with your virus scan software? Ask here.	73	341	Aug 14 2009, 02:27 AM In: LinkedTricks at LinkedIn = Pos... By: KrisSPrice
Web Design Tips, Tricks and Questions Here's where you go to get answers to your questions in HTML coding and website development. Having trouble designing your website? What does CSS actually stand for? Get answers to these and many more questions here...or post a tip to help others. Forum Led by: PLS	799	4,163	Yesterday, 06:01 PM In: Sidebar Widget - Sidebar break... By: PLS
Writing, Grammar and Copywriting Tips, Tricks and Questions Looking for help with your writing? From how to punctuate correctly to choosing the right words to press releases to articles, you’ll get answers to all your writing questions and more right here. So, let’s talk about writing!! Forum Led by: Yvonne Weld, Angela Smith	83	497	Jan 26 2010, 11:18 AM In: Query '...aren't I?' By: Maplewood

VAinsider Track - Paid Members Only

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VAinsider Club General Forum Area (VAinsiders.com Only) If you don't know where to post a question or topic to your VAinsider Track, please use this area for now. Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD, Karri, Yvonne Weld	93	470	Mar 4 2010, 09:04 PM In: Protected Forum By: Pat Z.
VAinsiders ... Please Introduce Yourself (VAinsiders.com Only) You may have already introduced yourself in the main forum area but let's reintroduce ourselves here stating our goals, visions, etc. that we see for our virtual business success. Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD, Yvonne Weld, Karri	116	465	Mar 8 2010, 10:10 AM In: Protected Forum By: BayAreaVA
VAinsider Club Mastermind Forum Area (VAinsiders.com Only) Discussion area for VAinsider Track members to discuss topics related to taking our business to that next plateau of success. Please keep this advanced discussion area relevant to furthering our business success. Any other regular topics i.e.) Tips, tricks, startup questions, etc. can go in main Public Forum area. Forum Led by: Karri, Tawnya, PattyD, Yvonne Weld	49	318	Yesterday, 07:06 PM In: Protected Forum By: Dana Fortier
VAinsider Club Job Board - Requests For Proposals (RFPs) Submitted (VAinsiders.com Only) If you need a Virtual Assistant, please submit your RFP here and it will be posted to our VAinsider Track area. VAinsider Track Requests For Proposals (RFPs) Submitted Daily (Members Only Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD, Yvonne Weld, Karri	1,355	893	Yesterday, 08:17 AM In: RFP Submitted to VAnetworking By: KarenSalter
VAinsider Accountability This is an area where you can post your own personal topic and let us know how you need assistance and what we can assist in keeping you accountable for.	12	85	Mar 3 2010, 01:31 PM In: Dawn Andersen By: Yvonne Weld
VAinsider Club Website Review Forum (Members Only) Let us critique your website and give you a few tips/pointers on Usability, SEO, and Traffic Conversions (to sales or leads). Please follow instructions pinned in forum area. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Karri	64	433	Feb 17 2010, 04:23 PM In: My New Website By: MLCBusinessSolutions
The VAinsider Club - (Public Viewing Area) Ask Tawnya any questions you have here about VAnetworking's forum upgrade to a VAinsider Track Member. When you become a VAinsider Track Member, you will have full access to a SECRET AREA forum with many other topics within. VBSS members receive 50% discount and you can view more about this upgrade at www.VAnetworking.com/vainsider/ Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD, Karri, Yvonne Weld	35	198	Yesterday, 02:48 PM In: Upgrading questions By: Jerri G

The VBSS (Virtual Business Start-up System) PRIVATE MEMBERS ONLY

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The VBSS System - (Public Viewing Area Only) Ask Tawnya any questions you have here about her Virtual Business Start-up System - The VBSS. When you become an owner of her VBSS, you will have full access to a SECRET AREA forum with 35 other topics within. If you are already an owner of the VBSS and cannot view these other business startup topics, please email tawnya@vanetworking.com for an upgrade of your VAnetworking membership account to a "VBSS Member". Forum Led by: Tawnya	12	64	Jan 15 2010, 03:56 PM In: What parts are instantly downl... By: As Needed Virtual Assistance
VBSS General Questions If you have any questions about your VBSS that doesn't fit below under the specific days, please ask them here.	22	54	Aug 20 2009, 01:59 PM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya
VBSS Owners Iintroduce Yourself Now's your time to shine. Tell us whatever you like about yourself and your VA business.	58	214	Feb 17 2010, 04:45 PM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya
VBSS Template CD-ROM Questions If you have any questions regarding usage of the templates, bugs, etc., please ask them here.	9	22	Aug 5 2009, 01:29 PM In: Protected Forum By: Shalisha
PHASE 1 - Business Sense Questions and feedback regarding Days 1-3	8	35	Aug 20 2009, 02:04 PM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya
PHASE II: Business Description Questions and feedback regarding Days 4-9	20	53	Jan 31 2010, 02:33 PM In: Protected Forum By: Marie Fitzgibbons
PHASE III: Marketing Kit Questions and feedback regarding Days 10-19	21	46	Feb 9 2010, 03:28 PM In: Protected Forum By: Marie Fitzgibbons
PHASE IV: Operations Questions and feedback regarding Days 20-24	6	13	Jan 16 2010, 04:21 PM In: Protected Forum By: As Needed Virtual Assistance
PHASE V: Financial Questions and feedback regarding Days 25-26	2	7	Jan 2 2006, 12:11 AM In: Protected Forum By: Brandi63
PHASE VI: Business Plan Questions and feedback regarding Days 27-28	2	2	Oct 7 2005, 07:03 PM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya
PHASE VII: Maintenance Questions and feedback regarding Days 29-30	1	2	Apr 7 2006, 06:51 PM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya

Virtual Assistant Networking Forum (VAnetworking) - Helpful VA Resources

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Books, Supplies, Vendors & Other Useful VA Resources Read any good VA books lately and like to write us a review on it? Found a great website to share? Know a good resource for paper supplies? Think they would help other VA’s? Then by all means share it all here! Forum Led by: Angela Smith	130	380	Mar 7 2010, 04:00 PM In: Microsoft Beta Products - Try ... By: Michael Van Ert
Funds, Grants and Training For Virtual Assistants This area will be used for information about funds, grants, and training resources available for Virtual Assistants just starting out or who want to further their knowledge in the business. Forum Led by: PattyD, Tawnya	49	254	Feb 14 2010, 04:57 PM In: Digital Women Grant of $750 By: Cheryl Henderson-Khalid
Taxes and Other Legal Stuff Laws are the same for all of us but, did you know that in Canada each province has their own sales tax laws on service businesses? What are the tax laws in Australia? These types of things can be shared here on this forum. Forum Led by: CandyBeauchamp	96	412	Mar 8 2010, 02:43 PM In: Protected Forum By: AVJ
VAnetworking Forum Member Premier Partner Discounts and Freebies FOR VAnetworking Forum MEMBERS ONLY!!! This area will be where we list special offers for forum members from discounts to freebies on products useful to a Virtual Assistant. If your company would like to offer our forum members a discount, please email tawnya@vanetworking.com with details for approval first. Enjoy! Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD	36	82	Feb 11 2008, 04:58 PM In: FREE SEO Report to help you ra... By: Tawnya

Virtual Assistant Networking Forum (VAnetworking) Help & FAQ Area

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Help me I'm lost!!! Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Forum This is the area to post all your questions on "HOW TO USE THE FORUM" so feel free to post any questions you have and someone will answer ASAP. Even if you are not a member, this Forum area has been set up to ask questions so non-members may post here. Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD	96	301	Feb 3 2010, 07:06 PM In: Protected Forum By: PattyD
VA Forum Feedback & Suggestions Tell us your thoughts on our VAnetworking Forum. Suggest a new topic you would like to see on our forum. All suggestions, feedback, comments, ideas and etc. are welcomed. Forum Led by: Tawnya, PattyD	51	262	Mar 26 2009, 01:20 PM In: View Unanswered Topics By: Tawnya

Virtual Assistant Coffee Break Time!

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It's Punch Out Time! This is an area for general free-for-all chit chatting after office hours between members. For posts that just don't fit anywhere else. Bragging about family, pets, dreams or whatever tickles your fancy and makes you smile. Forum Led by: PattyD	1,774	10,766	Mar 3 2010, 05:40 PM In: Missing Person Alert By: MichelleLynn
Time For a Laugh! Relax and Smile Today! Every once in awhile it is good to smile. Here's your place to post your jokes and give us a grin. Forum Led by: Tawnya	242	1,143	Feb 26 2010, 09:37 AM In: Protected Forum By: ohsusana
Motivational & Inspirational Share your story or words of wisdom to motivate and inspire others. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Sally Kuhlman	127	1,091	Feb 15 2010, 07:37 AM In: Protected Forum By: Topsie E
Virtual Assistant Peeves and Pets This is the area of the forum to blow off a bit of steam or maybe you’d rather introduce us to your dog Rover and tell us how gratifying his loyalty is to you. Forum Led by: TerryGreen	206	2,021	Jan 7 2010, 05:46 AM In: I need to vent about a mistake... By: Janet J
Health and Wellness In Your Business An area to talk about health and wellness issues that may affect your business. Forum Led by: Tawnya, Sally Kuhlman	58	926	Jan 15 2010, 11:46 AM In: Protected Forum By: Tawnya

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