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cvsols · 11-17-2009, 06:46 AM

Hi everyone! I'm excited to be here. I've just started down the path of being my own boss after spending my entire career in Corporate America. My business offers busy professionals more time to grow their business by taking over the every day administrative and operational tasks.

I look forward to being an active member of this community.
Susan

vangogh · 11-17-2009, 08:14 AM

Welcome to the forum Susan. Exciting time isn't it? Many of us have done exactly what you're doing now and will be happy to share our experience and any helpful thoughts and ideas that we can.

It really is an exciting time. There will be ups and downs, joys and frustrations as you walk down that path, but it's a wonderful walk and well worth the effort.

Thanks for joining the community.

KristineS · 11-17-2009, 06:54 PM

Hi Susan, welcome to the forum and congratulations on starting your own business.

We're certainly here to help and support you.

Good luck.

Spider · 11-17-2009, 07:14 PM

Welcome aboard, Susan. It's great bunch of knowledgeabl people here who will share what they know and happily learn from you, too.

cbscreative · 11-18-2009, 01:19 AM

I think you found the right place to hang out as you journey down this new and exciting path. Like vangogh said, many of the members here have been where you've been and done what you've done. Congrats on striking out on your own, enjoy the trip, and welcome to the SBF.

cvsols · 12-03-2009, 05:22 AM

Thank you for your warm welcomes. I've been busy with the holidays and marketing my business. Now I'm back and reading through as many posts as possible!
Susan

vangogh · 12-03-2009, 05:53 AM

No worries Susan. I took a vacation over the holidays as well. We can't be in all places at once. Nice to see you back and looking forward to chatting with you more.

Paul Elliott · 12-05-2009, 05:24 PM

Susan, welcome to the freedom of having your own business.

Give us a little more information on what you are doing and your website/s, if they are up yet.

Congratulations!

Paul

cvsols · 12-11-2009, 05:00 AM

I've just launched my virtual assistance business and am busy getting my name out there. I still have a full time JOB until I get my first full time customer. So I'm working nights and weekends so I can get out of corporate America! My website is Virtual Administration and Off-Site Office Management - Comprehensive Virtual Solutions I'd love to hear what you think.

A little more about me, I'm a wife and mother to two wonderful boys, ages 9 and 7 months. After my little one was born I realized I need more time and flexibility with my schedule so I started researching business ideas. I've been in the corporate world for over 20 years and realized that being a VA is perfect for my experience and my needs as a mom. It's a win-win!

I've been reading as many posts on this forum and have found so much great information, especially for a new business owner like myself! I am excited to part of it!

Susan

vangogh · 12-11-2009, 05:49 AM

Win-wins are great, aren't they. The ability to be more flexible with my time is one of the reasons I wanted my own business as well.

On first glance your site looks good. Definitely looks professions. The one thing I would say is it gives the impression of being the site for a larger company instead of an individual service provider. You certainly don't hide the fact that the business is you, but it's something to think about. Might be right for attracting larger clients of course.

Do you mind starting a new thread in the website reviews section? People will be more likely to look there for a review. If you do I promise to offer a more detailed review than I did here.

11-17-2009, 06:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
cvsols Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 24 Reputation: 10	Newbie in Phoenix Hi everyone! I'm excited to be here. I've just started down the path of being my own boss after spending my entire career in Corporate America. My business offers busy professionals more time to grow their business by taking over the every day administrative and operational tasks. I look forward to being an active member of this community. Susan __________________ Susan Mershon http://www.cvsols.com Business Solutions to Save You Time & Money

11-17-2009, 08:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 6,423 Reputation: 59	Welcome to the forum Susan. Exciting time isn't it? Many of us have done exactly what you're doing now and will be happy to share our experience and any helpful thoughts and ideas that we can. It really is an exciting time. There will be ups and downs, joys and frustrations as you walk down that path, but it's a wonderful walk and well worth the effort. Thanks for joining the community. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

11-17-2009, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
KristineS Queen of the Forum Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 2,375 Reputation: 34	Hi Susan, welcome to the forum and congratulations on starting your own business. We're certainly here to help and support you. Good luck. __________________ Settling for More\| When I'm Thin\|The Tenderfoot Diaries\| Outdoor Bloggers Summit Blog\|

11-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spider Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,106 Reputation: 36	Welcome aboard, Susan. It's great bunch of knowledgeabl people here who will share what they know and happily learn from you, too. __________________ Frederick -- Business Mentor, Personal Coach [Background] ["KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE"] [Link with Frederick on Facebook] [CERTIFIED HUMANE]

11-18-2009, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
cbscreative Refugee from the .com Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Right here Posts: 1,668 Reputation: 43	I think you found the right place to hang out as you journey down this new and exciting path. Like vangogh said, many of the members here have been where you've been and done what you've done. Congrats on striking out on your own, enjoy the trip, and welcome to the SBF. __________________ Steve Chittenden Graphic design, web design, professional writing, and marketing. "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -- Theodore Roosevelt

12-03-2009, 05:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
cvsols Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 24 Reputation: 10	Thank you for your warm welcomes. I've been busy with the holidays and marketing my business. Now I'm back and reading through as many posts as possible! Susan __________________ Susan Mershon http://www.cvsols.com Business Solutions to Save You Time & Money Last edited by cvsols; 12-03-2009 at 05:23 AM. Reason: change

12-03-2009, 05:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 6,423 Reputation: 59	No worries Susan. I took a vacation over the holidays as well. We can't be in all places at once. Nice to see you back and looking forward to chatting with you more. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

12-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Elliott Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 493 Reputation: 21	Susan, welcome to the freedom of having your own business. Give us a little more information on what you are doing and your website/s, if they are up yet. Congratulations! Paul __________________ Get 2 Free e-Courses--> 1) The 88 Marketing Tips That Will Change Your Life!; 2) 7 Ways To Stimulate Word-Of-Mouth Advertising at http://www.marketingsuccessblueprint.com/blog/ *Marketing Consulting and Coaching with Unbelievable* Guarantees!**

12-11-2009, 05:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
cvsols Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 24 Reputation: 10	A little more about me... I've just launched my virtual assistance business and am busy getting my name out there. I still have a full time JOB until I get my first full time customer. So I'm working nights and weekends so I can get out of corporate America! My website is Virtual Administration and Off-Site Office Management - Comprehensive Virtual Solutions I'd love to hear what you think. A little more about me, I'm a wife and mother to two wonderful boys, ages 9 and 7 months. After my little one was born I realized I need more time and flexibility with my schedule so I started researching business ideas. I've been in the corporate world for over 20 years and realized that being a VA is perfect for my experience and my needs as a mom. It's a win-win! I've been reading as many posts on this forum and have found so much great information, especially for a new business owner like myself! I am excited to part of it! Susan __________________ Susan Mershon http://www.cvsols.com Business Solutions to Save You Time & Money

12-11-2009, 05:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 6,423 Reputation: 59	Win-wins are great, aren't they. The ability to be more flexible with my time is one of the reasons I wanted my own business as well. On first glance your site looks good. Definitely looks professions. The one thing I would say is it gives the impression of being the site for a larger company instead of an individual service provider. You certainly don't hide the fact that the business is you, but it's something to think about. Might be right for attracting larger clients of course. Do you mind starting a new thread in the website reviews section? People will be more likely to look there for a review. If you do I promise to offer a more detailed review than I did here. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes