Why’d You Close Up Shop?
December 22, 2007
Arika answered my question over at her blog. Click here to read her answer to my question of:
“When did you start your VA business and why did you decide to become a VA?”
I’ve used Arika for VA projects in the past, and she is one of the best VA’s I’ve used. I know she’ll take her business and do amazing things with it.
Her first question to me is…
“Was your VA business the first work at home business you had and what made you decide to close up shop and move on to owning and running other websites instead?”
No. I had tried a couple MLM businesses prior to this. And as you know I’ve also been an independent contractor off and on for a long while. However, my VA business was the first one that took off right away and continued to be a great source of income through the duration of the practice.
I also started my first website back in spring/summer of 2003. I was smitten right away. I adored working on the site, building the forum, growing the website traffic, writing the content, and learning how to make it more successful. I greatly enjoyed teaching other Mom’s and sharing the tips and advice of myself and other WAHMS.
In 2004 I began my VA business. I knew I needed money right away in order to be home with my son full time. I enjoyed working on internet marketing projects for my own business and felt I’d have that same enjoyment for others, plus the hourly income to go along with it.
I was right. I did enjoy my business. It thrived, it exploded, I began turning away clients fairly soon after opening my doors. I learned so much working with my clients and still, to this day, value the years I spent running my VA business and working with my clients.
The reason I closed up shop is that I knew I’d eventually want to dedicate all of my time to teaching/helping/assisting others who wished to work at home full time. It’s in my blood to do this type of work. It’s what makes me truly happy. If I weren’t doing what I am now, I know I’d be doing some type of business or job that allowed my teaching/coaching/mentoring/speaking side to come out.
It wasn’t easy to close up shop. I really did enjoy working with my clients and my business was very successful, but I had to follow my dreams and passions…I did, and when I did… it just felt right! I now enjoy all the different ways I’m able to live my passion in my business. Including teaching other’s about virtual assistance, writing, transcription businesses, freelancing, and telecommuting…”hourly income producers” that most Mom’s seek out.
Arika, my next question to you is…..
“How did you pick the target market you’d like to work with in your VA business and did the target market have anything to do with how you picked the hourly rate you charge?”
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I love how you put others before yourself and helping others truly is what you were meant to do girl cause you’re just so darn good at it!
Well I finally got around to answering you little missy! Here’s the link:
Take 5 VA’s Target Market
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