Two Winners Given Free IM Sessions

Thanks to my sponsor, Diane Hess http://certifiedvp.com, we were able to give free IM sessions to both commentors. The lucky winners were Laura @virtualsortileg and Crystal @flirt_designs

Read more on my blog www.softwaresavvysub.wordpress.com

Microsoft Office Certified Master Interviewed (Episode 3)

In my podcast series, Software Savvy Sub, I interview Rebecca Thompson who is a Certified Master in MS Office.

Rebecca discusses Microsoft Office and it’s wide range of potential for the virtual business. As a certified user she was able to share how and why she became certified and how others can do so. The differences of what types of packages a business starting should purchase and how the online Microsoft Office can benefit. Due to so much information MS has to offer we summarized our discussion. In upcoming podcasts I will be asking Rebecca to come back and discuss each application individually.

Listen to the podcast at www.softwaresavvysub.wordpress.com

First Virtual Professional Contest

Join in the first virtual contest being sponsored by Diane Hess, Virtual Business Mentor & Founder of CertifiedVP.

Here’s what someone will win:

One Hour free Mentoring 2 Success IM Session to discuss troubling questions Virtual Professionals (VAs included) may have about their business or view points etc

See more..... http://softwaresavvysub.wordpress.com/virtual-contests/

It All Takes Time

For years I have heard it takes at least three to five years for a business to get off it's feet. Since becoming a VA I have truly started to understand this. Still working full-time starting slow has been nice. However, I just can't help but wonder when things will really start picking up for me. Will it be possible to go full-time two years from now?

How about other virtual assistants and freelancers. How long did it seem it took your business to get up and off the ground? Share your story.

Hours Available To Subcontract

It's only fair to those who I offer services to to be an organized myself. Setting business hours is one of the first steps. Beginning today, April 1, s009 my available hours are as follows:

Monday thru Friday 4:30 pm to 11 pm CST
Weekends 7:30 am to 11 pm CST

Notice during the week my hours are after normal business hours. If it's necessary to contact me during those hours you're welcome to leave a message on my cell phone and I will return your call within 24 hours. Look at it this way, because I'm available after normal hours it can extend your own business production time.

Cell Phone:608-853-1435
Email Address: virtualdream@excite.com