Comments for Entrepreneurial Freedom http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice Fri, 18 May 2012 21:34:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 Comment on Entrepreneurial Freedom book and workbook now in community colleges! by Kay Gerken http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/08/31/entreneurial-freedom-book-and-workbook-now-in-community-colleges/#comment-102001 Kay Gerken Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:27:44 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/08/31/entreneurial-freedom-book-and-workbook-now-in-community-colleges/#comment-102001 I am an Assistant Professor at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. We are in the process of putting together a Virtual Office Assistant course and certificate. I am looking for a text to use in this program. Is it possible to receive an exam copy of your book so that I may review it as a possible textbook? Kay Gerken 630-942-3063 College of DuPage 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 I am an Assistant Professor at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. We are in the process of putting together a Virtual Office Assistant course and certificate. I am looking for a text to use in this program. Is it possible to receive an exam copy of your book so that I may review it as a possible textbook?

Kay Gerken
630-942-3063
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

]]> Comment on Clontz Participates in Authors’ Reception by Peggybird http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/02/16/clontz-participates-in-authors-reception/#comment-91422 Peggybird Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:27:25 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/02/16/clontz-participates-in-authors-reception/#comment-91422 Very helpful and positive forum, I have already learned a lot from just reading? Peggybird Very helpful and positive forum, I have already learned a lot from just reading?

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]]> Comment on Clontz Participates in Authors’ Reception by Vince Delmonte http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/02/16/clontz-participates-in-authors-reception/#comment-85238 Vince Delmonte Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:23:46 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/02/16/clontz-participates-in-authors-reception/#comment-85238 This is quite a hot info. I think I'll share it on Digg. This is quite a hot info. I think I’ll share it on Digg.

]]> Comment on A Niche to Consider: Cover Letter Writing by John Groth http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/06/25/a-niche-to-consider-cover-letter-writing/#comment-17003 John Groth Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:56:12 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/06/25/a-niche-to-consider-cover-letter-writing/#comment-17003 Bev: In writing a cover letter nothing beats letting the reader know two things. Your personality and that you have taken the time to research the employer and you mention something that is relevant to your experience and achievements. Another key is to use language that is used in your field and are listed in the job announcement. If you sound like the "job" you are more likely to get the job. Bev:

In writing a cover letter nothing beats letting the reader know two things. Your personality and that you have taken the time to research the employer and you mention something that is relevant to your experience and achievements.

Another key is to use language that is used in your field and are listed in the job announcement. If you sound like the “job” you are more likely to get the job.

]]> Comment on “Where do I sign up to get work?” by Virtual Office Assistant http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/09/12/where-do-i-sign-up-to-get-work/#comment-10697 Virtual Office Assistant Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:20:06 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/09/12/where-do-i-sign-up-to-get-work/#comment-10697 I love this article. Absolutely right. I certainly put a lot of time into marketing my business. I love this article. Absolutely right. I certainly put a lot of time into marketing my business.

]]> Comment on Virtual Assistance Equals Best Quick Cash-hmmm by Virtual Office Assistant http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/13/virtual-assistance-equals-best-quick-cash-hmmm/#comment-10696 Virtual Office Assistant Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:17:50 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/13/virtual-assistance-equals-best-quick-cash-hmmm/#comment-10696 Well we do try to have solid foundations. :} We wouldn't stay in business long if we didn't. :} Well we do try to have solid foundations. :} We wouldn’t stay in business long if we didn’t. :}

]]> Comment on Chapter One - Sample by Hidden Helper » Blog Archive » Hello my Name is Scott http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/more-about-the-book/chapter-one-sample/#comment-4235 Hidden Helper » Blog Archive » Hello my Name is Scott Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:49:32 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/more-about-the-book/chapter-one-sample/#comment-4235 [...] P.S. Visit this page to read Chapter one of Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice–for free!! [...] [...] P.S. Visit this page to read Chapter one of Entrepreneurial Freedom: How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice–for free!! [...]

]]> Comment on Virtual Assistance Equals Best Quick Cash-hmmm by Lauren http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/13/virtual-assistance-equals-best-quick-cash-hmmm/#comment-3947 Lauren Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:29:40 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/13/virtual-assistance-equals-best-quick-cash-hmmm/#comment-3947 Diana, Thanks for your response. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it was in moderation until now--2 months later! I know the media doesn't always get things exactly right, and I'm very sorry they didn't get the link to your book right! But hopefully people were just able to google the book title and get there anyway. It's very exciting to see the recent media exposure the virtual assistance industry is getting. Your article, Karen Reddick getting on The Today Show, and I'm sure it's just the beginning. The VA is growing in Leaps and Bounds. The IVAACast, of which I'm the Managing Editor, now has a circulation of just over 7,200. In October of 2006, it was about 4300. The membership of IVAA is growing quickly too. It's very exciting. Thanks for all YOU do for our industry, too, Diana! :) Diana,
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize it was in moderation until now–2 months later!

I know the media doesn’t always get things exactly right, and I’m very sorry they didn’t get the link to your book right! But hopefully people were just able to google the book title and get there anyway.

It’s very exciting to see the recent media exposure the virtual assistance industry is getting. Your article, Karen Reddick getting on The Today Show, and I’m sure it’s just the beginning.

The VA is growing in Leaps and Bounds. The IVAACast, of which I’m the Managing Editor, now has a circulation of just over 7,200. In October of 2006, it was about 4300. The membership of IVAA is growing quickly too. It’s very exciting.

Thanks for all YOU do for our industry, too, Diana! :)

]]> Comment on Virtual Assistance Equals Best Quick Cash-hmmm by Diana Ennen http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/13/virtual-assistance-equals-best-quick-cash-hmmm/#comment-1509 Diana Ennen Tue, 17 Apr 2007 18:57:20 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/13/virtual-assistance-equals-best-quick-cash-hmmm/#comment-1509 I do wish I could have had more say in the title of the article. I was just so thrilled when I responded to a media lead from a national magazine on working part-time and businesses that you could make money from home, that they called for a interview. I then discovered it was Reader's Digest and after a long interview, they seemed to accept the article and what I had to say. I couldn't agree more with what you are saying that starting a VA business is far from easy cash that anyone can do. We are all such dedicated professionals and very passionate in our Industry. I do believe that some can start this on a part-time basis and many have and then have gone on to full-time businesses. That's the point I was trying to make for the article. I'm glad you like the article itself. I was also so grateful that they put in the associations that I mentioned. I wish they would have gotten the link to my book right, but at least we got additional recognition for the VA Industry. I did provide those figures for the article on pricing. I had recently done research again for a book and that's what I had found. The VAs that I know who do transcription that is what they are charging. But I do know it varies. When you interview for a magazine, you give 1/2 hour or more worth of information and as you can see, it ended up only being two to three paragraphs. I truly did try and do my best and represent the Industry in a positive light. Thanks for writing about the article and all you do for our Industry -- Diana Ennen I do wish I could have had more say in the title of the article. I was just so thrilled when I responded to a media lead from a national magazine on working part-time and businesses that you could make money from home, that they called for a interview. I then discovered it was Reader’s Digest and after a long interview, they seemed to accept the article and what I had to say. I couldn’t agree more with what you are saying that starting a VA business is far from easy cash that anyone can do. We are all such dedicated professionals and very passionate in our Industry. I do believe that some can start this on a part-time basis and many have and then have gone on to full-time businesses. That’s the point I was trying to make for the article.

I’m glad you like the article itself. I was also so grateful that they put in the associations that I mentioned. I wish they would have gotten the link to my book right, but at least we got additional recognition for the VA Industry. I did provide those figures for the article on pricing. I had recently done research again for a book and that’s what I had found. The VAs that I know who do transcription that is what they are charging. But I do know it varies. When you interview for a magazine, you give 1/2 hour or more worth of information and as you can see, it ended up only being two to three paragraphs. I truly did try and do my best and represent the Industry in a positive light.

Thanks for writing about the article and all you do for our Industry — Diana Ennen

]]> Comment on The Feminine Mistake and Entrepreneurial Freedom by Jeannine Clontz http://entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/08/the-feminine-mistake-and-entrepreneurial-freedom/#comment-1363 Jeannine Clontz Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:43:08 +0000 http://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/blog/2007/04/08/the-feminine-mistake-and-entrepreneurial-freedom/#comment-1363 Great information, Lauren...and I've got news for everyone...my husband did lose his job 3-years ago, and has only been back to work for about a year. There is no guarantee in the corporate world, either! Thankfully, my VA practice has allowed me to support the family as I'd never imagined it could. There are a number of successful opportunities for home-based businesses, especially for women, that have led to financial stability, and in some cases, freedom. I don't believe that working from home in order to raise children, or support aging parents is a mistake at all...for me, it's been quite liberating. While my daughter is now grown and out on her own, it allows me the freedom to have a closer relationship with her, and my husband, thanks to being my own boss, and choosing to handle client needs on my schedule, and terms! ;) Great information, Lauren…and I’ve got news for everyone…my husband did lose his job 3-years ago, and has only been back to work for about a year. There is no guarantee in the corporate world, either!

Thankfully, my VA practice has allowed me to support the family as I’d never imagined it could. There are a number of successful opportunities for home-based businesses, especially for women, that have led to financial stability, and in some cases, freedom.

I don’t believe that working from home in order to raise children, or support aging parents is a mistake at all…for me, it’s been quite liberating.

While my daughter is now grown and out on her own, it allows me the freedom to have a closer relationship with her, and my husband, thanks to being my own boss, and choosing to handle client needs on my schedule, and terms! ;)

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