When you work out of a home office, you tend to do so alone. Joining VAnetworking allows you to connect with others experiencing the same solitude.

Free membership at VAnetworking includes weekly e-seminars on Wednesday evenings. These e-seminars are business related and offer a wealth of information to all entrepreneurs.

That aside, an amazing thing happens once the e-seminars are over. You get to chat with everyone for another hour. It’s fantastic. Any and all questions, jokes and friendly conversations are welcome. These are the same individuals you meet within the forum.

The chats help you on so many levels. One great aspect is the fact that you get to know your peers well. They become great friends. Tawnya Sutherland has established an excellent community at VAnetworking.

So, come on over to VAnetworking and chat with us.

Colleen

This year’s theme focuses on how the media portrays our industry, what they’re getting wrong and what they’re getting right, as well as our qualifications standards and the issues that give our profession a black eye. Through our collective voice, we CAN have a very real impact on properly educating those who work with us and write about us. That’s why it’s soooo very important that each and every Virtual Assistant take a moment to participate.

Office Press Release:

http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/…2008/080208.htm

Gritty VA Blog Post:

http://www.grittyva.com/the_gritty_virtual…hee-to-the.html

Survey Page:

http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/survey.htm

Colleen

She died when I was just 11 years old but I remember them. They were the very best. It was a very special treat to get one of these famous cookies.

Why?

I believe my uncle would always eat them up before we got to them. He loved anything peanut butter.

I have discovered quite a bit about my grandma Degnan since her death. There is still a lot to be discovered. For instance, I did not know that her mom was from Ireland and her dad was from England. My father, her second born son, was named after her father. This was a complete shock to my family. What made it more special was that I had continued that link. I had named my second born son after my father not knowing that there was also a connection to my great grandfather. It was very special to this history buff to discover that gem.

Through my research I also uncovered that my grandmother was named after her paternal grandmother, Julia Sherwood Bench. Also uncovered was the disease that plagued her, diabetes. It runs back through the years in the Bench family from England and now plagues my father. It’s amazing the light records can shine on your family history.

Now, if that light could shine on my grandma Degnan’s peanut butter cookie recipe, I would be soooooo happy. I’ll keep searching.

Colleen

Ugh! This summer has been super crazy. Starting a home business was an awesome idea for me. It has kept me home with my children and allowed me to keep busy while providing a much needed source of income to the family.

My business started picking up over the winter which was terrific. However, summer vacation collided quickly this year with my home business. So, what’s a mom to do with her children while running a business from your home office?

Great question! Try out some of these ideas:

1. Set up fun craft stations at the kitchen table (coloring books, connect-the-dots, coloring pages from fun web site, etc.)
2. Hire a neighborhood teen to play with the kids while you work
3. Have special quiet reading times established
4. Remember you can always throw in a movie
5. Grandparents - I can’t use this option as all our relatives are living at a distance
6. Older children can be bribed (sometimes) to watch the younger siblings at play
7. Video games, TV and electronics are wonderful tools for entertaining and sometimes keeping peace
8. Outside play – my mom used this all the time and she wasn’t working from home

There are always going to be those days that drive you up the wall. In the long run, a mompreneur can handle these situations with ease. Of course, I’m writing about this at the end of the summer and counting down for school to start. I love that Staples commercial! Although, I still have one small child remaining at home with me.

Colleen

Everyone at VAnetworking remembers when they first began their virtual business. With that memory, the group is extremely supportive and generous with information, expertise and tips.

One would think that it might get competitive but I have not witnessed this. There are many niches and backgrounds from every corner in the world offering many perspectives. You can feel at ease to ask any question on any topic. What might be a problem for you, will be someone’s strength and vice versa.

So, ask your question at VAnetworking and enjoy the knowledge that you will gain.

Colleen

Do you miss the real world water cooler or cubicle chit chat?

Are you lonely sitting in your home office?

Come and check out VAnetworking. You will discover a great group of virtual colleagues to shake that lonely feeling away.

I swear that you just cannot find a better gathering of professionals on the web nowadays. Friendships form quickly here. Even though you’re a virtual business owner, you don’t need to suffer from virtual loneliness. Simply join VAnetworking and feel the warmth. You will uncover excellent information and supportive peers.

So, come on over and discover your new virtual friends at VAnetworking.

Colleen

John Krasinski, Mandy Moore, Robin Williams and just about everyone from the cast of The Office fill this film with hilarious scenes throughout.

I highly recommend “License to Wed” for all newly engaged couples. It may just make your impending nuptials seem boring. For all others, it’s a great laugh to be had.

Join VAnetworking.com as a VA Insider and discover the possibilities for your business.

As a virtual business owner, one of the smartest moves I made was to become a VA Insider at VAnetworking.com. When you pay to become a VA Insider you obtain the following perks:

• RFP system
• Website critiques
• VAnetworking Seminar Archives
• VAnetworking Insider Monthly Marketing Seminars
• VAnetworking Newsletter Archives
• Discounts on Products and Services with Premier Partners
• VA Insider Logo for display with your material
• Forum Advertisement Announcements (2)
• VBSS VA Business Plan
• VBSS Business Templates
• VA eBooks
• Preferred Advertising Rates
• Exclusive Access to elite forums and topics
• Ability to email, cc, and private message any member in the forum
• Unlimited message storage
• Full customization of Forum Profile
• Ability to add attachments to postings
• Avatar capability
• Custom Text Signature (3 line max)

A one-year membership will cost you $249.00 with a savings of over $1700. It’s amazing what you will get in return for this membership. The connections and friendships you will make as an Insider will put your business and name at the top of the virtual industry.

Colleen

Don’t miss this Wednesday’s FREE VAnetworking eSeminar. These always help educate, inform and entertain Virtual Assistants and online Virtual Achievers worldwide.

Trish Robichaud will talk about the “12 Strategic Steps to Building a Booming Business that Honors and Accommodates Your Health”.

Join us at www.VAnetworking.com/seminars.

Colleen

Amazing Service

Presented by Kevin Stirtz of The Stirtz Group LLC

Read more and sign up here: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/teleseminar.htm

Colleen