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As a micro-business owner, I realize the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues. I have found The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce to be a community comprised of professionals building strong businesses. The networking environment established by the VACOC is an encouraging and supportive one, while offering educational opportunities, and excellent discussion on pertinent subjects. Choosing a quality professional networking association is a critical piece in my business operations, and I highly recommend the VACOC to business owners in the virtual assistance profession.

Gloria Luzier, Superior VA Solutions

I came to the VACOC over a year ago with little or no knowledge of how, what, where and when a Virtual Assistant works. You and the VACOC have helped me tremendously to grow my practice this year. I have learned the difference between an employee style work ethic and a business owner work ethic (yes, I get it) and that is very important. Through this group I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and I am now confident and feel that I can come across as the professional that I am. I have shared with everyone my ups and downs, challenges and defeats and have been very grateful that the group has been there to listen. I made it over the one year "am I doing the right thing" hump and am going to continue on with my practice. The feedback that I have received has been great, and I am sure that most people enjoy my sense of humour, LOL. I have made invaluable contacts and friends through the VACOC. I am glad all of them have been a part of my life this year.

Sondy Syzmanis, Stray Ducks Virtual Assistance

In my opinion, the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce provides the best representation of the Virtual Assistant industry. No competition, but a sincere desire to see the Virtual Assistant industry promoted. I love the resources and the direct answers, suggestions and comments given to those who post on the forum. I also love the format of the forum--all the posts aren't lumped into one area. I get a better understanding of the actions I need to take to position my Virtual Assistant practice where I want it to be.

LaTanya Robinson, LaRobe Business Solutions

The vision of the VACOC provides an environment that is open, inviting, inspiring, and professional. It's a place that the Virtual Assistant administrative professional seeking to open their own practice can gain information not likely to be found anywhere else. I have found the Virtual Assistants who gather at the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce to be top-notch and professional.

Renee Shupe, 3Rs Business Solutions

I would just like to say that I love the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce. It is a great asset to any Virtual Assistant. It is an incredible community for support and knowledge. The resources that are provided by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce are helping Virtual Assistants every day. I cannot say enough good things!

Alicia Rittenhouse, MMR Business Solutions

I just wanted to tell you that the VACOC rocks! I have learned so much being a part of this group. I know that the VACOC has truly made a difference in my Virtual Assistant business, and I now have the retainer hours to show for it!

Chelle Barnett, Your Virtual Admin Pro

The way I feel about the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce has evolved over time. Initially, it was a place for me to see what other Virtual Assistants were doing, offer some feedback of my own, and search for various resources and other interesting tid-bits. Now, it's become a place I seek out several times a day, for support, encouragement, and knowledge. Founder Danielle Keister is an excellent representative of the Virtual Assistance industry, and the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce website expresses that. The more I started checking in here, the more comfortable it became. I have several other Virtual Assistant affiliations, but I can honestly say that this is the only one that I return to so many times in the day. The atmosphere here is accepting and inviting. Some of the other forums can sometimes have an air of exclusivity and feel a little cliquey. Not this place, though! I feel very welcomed here

Rita Ballard, Healer's Helper

The VACOC is top notch! I guess I was lucky. I was looking for some ideas of how to create a business plan when I stumbled on the Virtual Assistant Business Forms. I bought a bunch of them! and went off on my merry way. I came back later and read more and thought, "I gotta join this group." At first I thought it was only for seasoned Virtual Assistants, and heck, I don't even have my toes wet three months later! But I wrote my essay, created my website and waited impatiently to hear back. The rest, as they say, is history. This is the only Virtual Assistant forum I am associatiated with, and for now that is fine with me. After you've had the best, who needs the rest, LOL? Seriously, my hat is off to Danielle and the rest of us who contribute and make the VACOC the best darn place on the net!

Cheryl Harless, CH Enterprises

The vision of the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce provides an environment that is open, inviting, inspiring, and professional. It's a place that the administrative professional seeking to open their own practice can gain information not likely to be found anywhere else. I have found the Virtual Assistants who gather at the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce to be top-notch and professional.

Renee Shupe, 3Rs Business Solutions

When I initially joined the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce, I was very new to the business owner world. I only stayed for a short time and then resigned my membership. I just didn’t have time to correspond with the folks on the forums. A few months later, I realized that I didn’t have the time NOT to correspond with the folks on the forums. The wealth of information, wisdom, camaraderie, support, and construction criticism, were essential to my company. Since I’ve returned to the VACOC, my business practices and procedures have improved. The image I project has improved. My business on the whole, has improved. I won’t say that owe it all to the VACOC, because that would be denigrating my abilities and talents, however, would I do owe to the VACOC is confidence to go forward, and if you don’t have confidence to go forward in your business, you might as well close the doors.

Karen Del'Marmol

In my opinion, the VACOC is fantastic thanks to the administration, volunteers and the great membership base. Thank you, Danielle, and thanks to the volunteers that make the forum what it is: The Best!

Judy LaBoda, Assist Xpress

I adore Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce! It’s given me such a wonderful sense of community. A place to go when I have things that I need to discuss that only other virtual assistants can understand or relate to. It is a warm and friendly place where people support each other and give honest feedback, which is always really important in this business. It’s a group of people who honor the integrity of what we do and offer respect and loyalty to each other. That’s what I love about it.

Rita Ballard, Healer's Helper

The only other thing that I would like to add is the depth of information shared within the group. I've only been a member for a short time, but have learned so much from this forum. It just goes to show that even though I've been in business for five years, I am still continuing to learn and develop, which is something we should all be doing. Through the information I've received here, I am now going into 2007 with a clearer focus of where I would like my business to go and what I need to do to get there. Here's to the continued success of VACOC!

Tracey Lawton Transcription & Admin

The VACOC was the answer to my prayer. The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce is a place that I can come to share and gain knowledge from the experiences of other Virtual Assistants. Because the spirit of togetherness exists here, we are able to have open, honest communication without the fear of competition.

Helen Bailey, Baily Business Services Inc.

You will find the VACOC is "fighting the good fight" every day to educate and promote our industry in the positive and professional light it deserves.

Jessica Maes, Maes Consulting

I have to say this forum is one of the friendliest and comfortable forums to I have ever come across. I really feel like I'm part of a group here and not just a number on a site that determines its success by the number it hits it gets. I also feel that I'll get straight answers here from the members. This forum has been a blessing and I am very grateful for all of the people that make it such a wonderful place to be!!! Thank you! You will love this Virtual Assistant community!

Christina Haas, Zenith Business Solutions

Thank you for your great leadership in the Virtual Assistant industry. VACOC is my rock!

Shelley Chier, On-Task

If it wasn't for this safe and encouraging place, I'm not sure where I would be today. There were times in the last year when I was about to give up. There wasn't anyone in my real life (as opposed to virtual life) who understood what I was going through as a new business owner. But each time I learned one more thing from someone here, those "one more things" keep me going and give me the courage to continue to strive with my business. I attribute much of my being a business owner to the folks here at the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce. I can never fully express what you mean to me.

Karen Del'Marmol

The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce, from the very beginning, had a clear vision of what the organization was to become. The administrative profession has always struggled with its identity, and virtual assistance is no different. The coined term "Virtual Assistant" means many things to different people, and to some it means nothing at all. The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce has always strived to identify a professional and definitive image for Virtual Assistance. This aligns with my goals, visions and desires for my business, and because of this I am proud to be a member of the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce. The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce keeps its focus on the strong, professional development of Virtual Assistants, providing a place for high achieving Virtual Assistants to gather and network with other professional Virtual Assistants. The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce, in my opinion, is superior to any of the other networking associations I have been involved with previously.

Renee Shupe, 3Rs Business Solutions