Julian Palmer 511 Posted February 23, 2016 Hey there! Welcome to VAnetworking.com --> The Social Network for Virtual Assistants. I am so excited that you have decided to join the friendliest social network on earth for Virtual Assistants. Let me give you a quick intro of who I am. I am Juli and I have not been in the Virtual Industry that long, (3 years) but by being your moderator, I can relate to some of your challenges that you might possibly face that I might have gone through. I was unemployed looking for way to pay off my student loan debt and how to make money at the same time. I saw an AD on my local TV explaining how to make money online, that educated me a bit on how to make money online but through one of those freelancing sites. I was still not satisfied with only working from that platform so I went on Google and found ways how I could make money online, and this is how I found the forum and joined. Fast forward a year later I have a business in place and I have launched my website. So I have gone through the path that you now are on. Enough about me and more about you! One way to get to know you better on the forum is through your first introduction to us. I will outline some tips on how to get you started on the forum. First you can do a quick introduction about yourself and this can be done by clicking here http://www.vanetwork...al-Busi-f4.html If you are like me and don’t like to talk much about yourself here is a breakdown to use as a guide to ease those introductions jitters: Your Name: Your Website URL (if applicable): Years in Business: Description of your Business, including any specialties: On a more personal note: What City/Town/State/Country are you from?: Are you married? How long?: Any kids and how old? Hobbies & Interests: How did you hear about us? We love to know how you heard about us so please let us know! i.e. Google search (what keywords did you search?), article in magazine (name of mag?), word of mouth (who?), etc. Please feel free to browse around and get to know others. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to private message me or any of the other moderators here or contact us at our help desk Until then, can't wait to see your growth here and your accomplishments. Best wishes. 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawnya Sutherland 1,870 Posted February 25, 2016 Julian, I'm so thrilled to have you as a Moderator with us. Your cheerful and giving nature will really benefit the members in this forum and make them feel right at home. I'm truly looking forward to your business flourishing over the next year and thank you again! Tawnya 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julian Palmer 511 Posted February 25, 2016 Thank you so much and best wishes to you too. I am looking forward to assist when I can! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaslerss 1 Posted August 3, 2017 Hi , nice to meet you here . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julian Palmer 511 Posted August 3, 2017 Welcome and nice meeting you! All the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guerreromelisa 2 Posted February 1 I am just starting my journey to start my Virtual Assistant Business. I am thinking of doing proofreading and editing. Right now I am in college perusing a Virtual Office Professional Certificate of Achievement. I have two years experience as an Administrative Assistant Intern. I need your advice on what step should I take next. It seems that people on Guru are wanting degrees and three to five years virtual assistant experience. What's your advice? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielle 1,239 Posted February 1 2 hours ago, guerreromelisa said: I am just starting my journey to start my Virtual Assistant Business. I am thinking of doing proofreading and editing. Right now I am in college perusing a Virtual Office Professional Certificate of Achievement. I have two years experience as an Administrative Assistant Intern. I need your advice on what step should I take next. It seems that people on Guru are wanting degrees and three to five years virtual assistant experience. What's your advice? Welcome to VAnetworking! I don't have any experience in the proofreading and editing industry to answer your question. You may even want to post this again as it's own standalone thread so more people see it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMVA12 116 Posted February 26 Hi Jullian, You will love our little family of virtual assistants. This is the best positive group to be part of. Thought I would answer your questions. Your Name: Marie Mason Your Website URL: www.cmvirtualassistantagency.org Years in Business: 1 Year Description of your Business, including any specialties: Our premier agency serves coaches and speakers by providing an event team to manage your webinar so you can focus on sharing your message. Services for your event include management, marketing, video production, and bookkeeping. On a more personal note: What City/Town/State/Country are you from?: Charlottesville, VA., USA Are you married? How long?: Married 16 years to my best friend. Any kids and how old? I have one son age 13 years old, and he is a boy. He is smart, funny and a gifted and talented young man. Can you tell he is my pride and joy? Hobbies & Interests: Baking, especially beg for more brownies. dancing gardening knitting Playing TCG games like Pokemon cards How did you hear about us? Kathy Goughenour in January/February 2018. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joyfulsolutions 5 Posted June 11 Here are my answers to your questions: Your Name: Julie Smith Your Website URL (if applicable): https://juliesjoyfulsolutions.wordpress.com/ Years in Business: I started in 2014, haven't had any steady clients as of yet. I was on Upworks and decided it is time to change directions. Description of your Business, including any specialties: I create efficient systems for Realtors and Entrepreneurs to keep them on track with their deadlines while providing quality customer service so they can focus on what's important-- selling and growing! - Empower Realtors and Entrepreneurs by helping you achieve your goals - Assisting you with tasks to help you be more productive - Create solutions to overcome the obstacles you encounter to relieve the stress - Process information through well-honed research to meet timely deadlines I received training as a Transaction Coridonator from a Realtor. When you hire me for all your transactions I will: - Verify that all required signatures and initials are on the contract and addenda. - Verify that all required addenda are included with the contract. - Fill out commission disbursement forms. - Open the file with the escrow or title company…And much more! On a more personal note: What City/Town/State/Country are you from?: Angola, IN USA Are you married? How long?: Not married now, was for about a year. Any kids and how old? I have a son that is 18, 2 daughters a 15 and 9-year-old Hobbies & Interests: I love camping, fishing, and reading How did you hear about us? I found this group a few years ago, and I set business aside for a bit then, I re-discovery it through Kathy Goughenour-Expert VA training program. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julian Palmer 511 Posted June 23 Welcome Marie, So sorry I have missed your post! I am so thrilled you took the time to answer the questions. Please let me know if you have any questions. Ps. You should post some of your work in knitting if you choose to. Can't wait to connect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julian Palmer 511 Posted June 23 How nice to meet another Julie! Like you I was on Upwork for a brief time as well. Don't hesitate if you have any questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosejanegacho 1 Posted July 6 Hello. A newbie here. I am starting my career as a general virtual assistant. Looking forward to learning new insights from you guys. To know more about me, here's my website: https://rjanediodoco.wixsite.com/varosejanegacho 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawnya Sutherland 1,870 Posted July 6 Hiya Rose and welcome! Good looking website, way to get that done as a website shows credibility and builds trust in your prospective clients. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danielle 1,239 Posted July 10 Hi Rose, welcome to VAnetworking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jycmba 4 Posted October 6 (edited) Your Name: John Chang Your Website URL (if applicable): best way to see what I'm up to now is probably via LinkedIn (several blogs listed below) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jycmba/ Years in Business: self-employed since 2003 Description of your Business, including any specialties: lately, focus on video editing / some production and copywriting, especially for business brokers content marketing strategy - blogging, articles, repurposing existing content into video and social media helping you host online events - webinars and masterminds, working through tech issues On a more personal note: 10 yrs navy before working in "real world" / Anthony Bourdain (R.I.P) is my "spirit animal" What City/Town/State/Country are you from?: currently near Ontario CA, aka "Inland Empire" Are you married? How long?:briefly married Any kids and how old? one son from marriage, all grown up and now in the army Hobbies & Interests: travel / food - finding those "hidden gems" is a favorite activity when visiting places hiking / camping / outdoors dancing Argentine tango making videos / Vlogs reading / writing Texas hold'em poker Places you can read some of my writing.. https://medium.com/@johnchang https://www.quora.com/profile/John-Chang-7/ business blog - http://bushpilotmarketing.com/ personal blog - http://www.tangovagabond.com/ creativity / entrepreneurship - http://butterflyformula.com/ Edited October 6 by jycmba 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites