Cynthia’s Virtual Solutions

Owner:  Cynthia Clark 

1. How long have you been in business?
My official launch was January 2008

2. Why did you start your business?
Basically I was laid off in the corporate world and decided that I didn’t want to go through the hassle of looking for a job at my age.

3. What types of businesses do your service?
Small businesses as well as speakers, entertainers, coaches and evangelists.

4. What is your niche? (Your specialty?)
My niche is ‘phone support’ and ‘calendar management’

5. What is the most important lesson you have learned since opening your virtual doors?

When you are trying to get a potential client, just because you have a few conversations with them does not mean ‘you’ve got the job’. I had to learn how to take rejection and move on.

6. What resources can you not live without?
The Internet, I have to have it. My DSL was down for a day, and oh my God, I was lost

7. What’s the best part about being a VA?
I only have to answer to me, and I appreciate ‘me’ so therefore, there is no doubt that I have given 100% to each and every task with much appreciation.

8. What is the greatest thing you have done for your business? (Hiring a web designer, coach, etc)
Follow the lead of veteran virtual assistants, hire a coach.

9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself making a comfortable living doing exactly what I love doing. Maintaining my business and not taking on more than I care to.

10. What the biggest obstacle you face in your business? How did you overcome it?
The biggest obstacle to me at this point is getting my name out there to more people. I think I am headed in the right direction.

11. In your opinion, what is the best feature of the Revolution?
Without question 1) the forum, I love the close knit group of men and women on ‘The Rev’ - 2) The conference room, here you can get together and hear some of the voices of the people you network with on a regular basis.

For more information, visit Cynthia on the web at http://www.cynthiasvirtualsolutions.com