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Dissappointment

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I hate being a grown-up.  I really do.

Blissdom ’09 is coming.  In February.  Considering I write for Blissfully Domestic (shut up.  I do.  I just have writer’s block.) You’d think it would be a good idea that I go.  You’d think that since I’m an editor for Blog Nosh Magazine, and Megan’s speaking, that it would be a good idea that I go.  You’d think that since I have started my own business, it would be a good idea that I go.

But it’s in Nashville.  So, flying, hotel, some food, and the conference itself, brings the cost to a little less than $1,000.  I kinda have the money.  I mean, between the money I got from leaving my job, and the Christmas fund (if I get nothing), maybe.  But I’m sort of saving for Poe’s teeth getting fixed.

I hate this.  Not to mention the kid care arranging, since my husband has to work that Friday.  I don’t know what to do.

Launch Day!

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I’m very proud and elated to announce that Vineyard Virtual Services has launched, and is open for business!

Please take a look around the site, and be sure to let me know if I can help YOU.  Etsy owner getting mired?  Freelance writers and bloggers getting stuck?  Small business entrepreneurs spending way to much time on paperwork?  Then I’m your woman.

With 17 years of assisting under my belt – with the last decade at the executive level – I’m the qualified person to get you out of the muck, and back to working on your business growth.

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Sneak Peek

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Months ago, when Poe and I decided that I should stay home, there were very good reasons involved.  Mainly – the gist is, I can’t do anything productive for our family, when I’m away 11 hours a day.  Two kids who need me.  My elderly parents next door.  The slack my husband was picking up was making it difficult on him at his job.  I just needed to be home.

But, as we all know…  Money simply doesn’t grow on trees.  I still need to bring money in.

But we decided that the day job has got to go.  I need to be physically located at home.  So, we took the plunge, and I only have 2 1/2 more weeks to go.

But that whole Money on Trees thing is still there.

I started thinking about what I’m good at.  Crafts?  Well, yes, but no.  They’re not good enough for public consumption in my opinion.  Homemaking?  Well, no.  I mean my children are fed, clothed, educated, and semi clean.  I’m doing something right.  But – I’m still learning.  So, no.  Writing?  Yes.  Sort of.  The things I’m involved in are not income generating, and I’m not interested in writing SEO articles per se.  MLM?  NO.  Been there, done that.  In addition, I spent additional time home – and I hate selling.

Ahhh.  But there is one thing I’m smashing at.  Assisting.  I’ve been assisting in some capacity or another since I was 16 years old.  For the record, that means I’ve been assisting for 17 years.  The last 10 years have been at the executive (Presidents, Vice Presidents, & CEO’s) level.  I’m good at it.

And so, THAT’S what I’ve been working on for a while… Starting my Virtual Assistant business.  The official launch date is November 1st.

My focus is on small businesses.  That means – freelance writers, freelance blog writers, Etsy store owners, Mom-owned businesses.  All those people with too much paperwork, and not enough time.

If you love me – pass my name around would ya?

If you want a sneak peek at the website – here’s your chance.  Vineyard Virtual Services.

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