Long Time

It has been far too long since I've visited my blog site. Why, because I have been incredibly busy! But, that is not a very good excuse, is it?

I've been working like mad on Danny's website, which is almost complete... just a bit of tweaking to do before I actually post it live online. Would you like a sneak-peek?

www.wix.com/dannyrembadi/dannyrembadi

I am happy to report though that one of the biggest jobs I have had over the past 10 months is nearly completed and I am just waiting to hear if there are any last minute revisions before I get paid. I now know I did not charge nearly enough!!!

Oh, I nearly forgot. I have also been working on my own website... www.wix.com/jenrembadi/jennys-jewels

It's Fall, Autum to some. I wish it wasn't raining so much lately however, we had a pretty great summer so I will not complain. I'm sure we are due for a couple of warm weeks before the snow flies. I just hope I'll be able to fit a week in NYC before then.

Have a super weekend my friends, take care.

Jenny

YourVAMentor

Have you ever heard the term 'solopreneur'? I think the meaning is fairly obvious, however it may not be to everyone. Basically, a solopreneur is a solo entrepreneur. I person working in their own business.

Several months ago I decided I want to be self-employed... I want to be my own boss and I am going to start now.

Now, it isn't happening quite as quickly as I would like, but there is a lot to learn about starting your own business... which is why I am taking a course through http://www.yourvamentor.com/. We are halfway through the course and I am more excited than ever to get started but I recognize the need for 'education' in the field.

Tracey D'Aviero is lady who has many years experience. One of great things about Tracey (well, there are many) is her enthusiasm for the Virtual Assistant world and your willingness to share her knowledge.

Please have a look at Tracey's website, http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1205202 and if you are interested, I suggest you sign up.

Jen

What is a Virtual Assistant

A Virtual Assistant (typically abbreviated to VA, also called a virtual office assistant) is an entrepreneur who provides professional administrative, technical, or creative (social) assistance to clients from a home office. ...

First Real Project

I have been working hard on trying to figure out HTML and how to set up a webpage. My partner found some templates and I must admit they are quite helpful. I am just trying to figure out how to get the webpage online. I already bought the webhost.

I have managed to set my client up on Twitter, MySpace and a Facebook fan page... and I have all the updates connected through Hootsuite. What a great tool!

So, back to trying to connect the webpage to the webhost. This is why I will get the big bucks, right?

Have a super night!

Jen

First Contract

I'm excited about working on my first VA Contract. I'm setting a client up with a Twitter account, a Blog profile and linking this to his Facebook Fanpage and his MySpace account. Feels great to get started!

Retreat for the Day

I'm at the office right now, trying to get caught up on a some top-priority items. The piles all over my desk are getting higher and higher every day. I don't get paid when I'm here on a weekend, but at least I can get rid of some of the more urgent items.

When I leave in a couple of hours though, Kitty and I are going to head up to the cottage. He's not digging the little room we are currently sharing and we both could use a day off. No running water yet, and it will be cold (it's raining here this weekend)... but it will be quiet and comfortable with the fire.

I have a lot of reading to do to keep myself on track for my goals. It's very exciting to think of all the possibilities that lay ahead.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, where ever you are.

Jen

Learning Curves

It's interesting to me, that I should take on so many different challenges at one time. Making changes at work, in my personal life and of course, getting started in my new career as a Virtual Assistant.

This weekend I am going to work on my 'web page'.

I am definitely intimidated by the idea of trying to learn html codes, but if there is one thing I have decided, it is that I am going to accomplish the unexpected. I know most people don't think I will do this... which in a great way, only motivates me more. Admittedly, it really helps to have a friend who is taking on the same challenges. She and I will keep each other motivated.

As for html codes, bring it on... I will succeed!

Time to get some sleep, much more to learn tomorrow. Have a super sleep everyone, I plan to.

Jen

Quote of the Day

The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

~ Peter F. Drucker

Getting Started...

Today is the first day... of the rest of MY life. We have all heard it before, however this really is!

Yesterday I sat down with two good friends and made a committment... I am going to make some fantastic changes in my life, and I am extremely excited. This weekend I am committed to writing a business plan, finding the tools I need to start and to reading hours and hours of information which will help me get started in this new 'career'.

Life is great :-)

Jen