New to flying solo

[Your Virtual Assistant]

My name is Melanie and I have just started up a virtual assistant business in Brisbane. I have had a quick look around this site and it is fantastic, what a brilliant idea. I have done all the background leg work such as ABN, business name registration, website and domain, designed and printed brochures and now I am starting to get a few clients.

I am looking forward to chatting with everyone and watching your and my business's grow.

I am also interested in talking to other VA's about having our own little network to assist each other. ie, I am a registered real estate agent and have over 15 years experience in Real Estate administration so this is where my speciality is, although I still do work for other professions (plumbers BAS, physio, doctor's & solictors dictaphone) As VA's if we work together to share projects where our specialities are this will increase our hours and provide exceptional services to all sectors.

[FS Concierge]

Hi Melanie,

Glad you like it here! Congratulations on the launch of your new business - it's good to know you've got a few clients on your books already. May they grow and grow!

I recommend having a chat with kathiemt (http://www.flyingsolo.com.au/forums/.../kathiemt.html), as she is the VA-networking queen extraordinaire (hi Kathie *waves*).

Have a great day Melanie!
Jayne

[Melinda B]

Hi Melanie and welcome!

I'll second Jayne's suggestion to get in touch with Kathie, she's fantastic and has an amazing network of VA's and resources for them.

[WAHM]

Hi Melanie, Welcome to FS forums.

I am very excited as I hired my own very own VA today to hopefully take some of the load of me.

Look forward to networking with you.

[Rachel Reeves]

Hi Melanie,

Welcome. I am a Virtual Assistant based in Brisbane also. I am currently establishing myself in the niche as a Speaker Virtual Assistant.

Kathie organises a VAIG Group and I believe through that group that a bunch of VAs regularly catch up for lunch. I would love to catch up with you (and any other VAs interested) for a coffee sometime assuming that you aren't too far from me.

I have found flying solo to be wonderful for business/entrepreneur info, sometimes laughs and support - great bunch of people here.

[Trish HBB]

Hi Melanie,

Great to see you here and I know you'll enjoy it as much as we all do. There's lots of wonderful VAs on FS and making new contacts is part of the service.

Cheers,