Today (24th March) marks the 14th anniversary of my business “A Clayton’s Secretary”.
I have no idea where that time has gone. In some ways it just feels like last year I got started but when I look at all of my achievements, and some failings too, I can see I’ve come a long way in that time. So has technology.
What a privilege it has been to be part of the history making of the Virtual Assistant industry – that wasn’t in my original business plan 🙂 . My intention was to start a small business at home so I could be there for my 5 daughters.
Today I have a global business with clients in my own country and overseas, and a team of VAs now stretching into 17 countries. My family has grown too. No, not my blood related family, but the team of VAs I work and network with. I count many of them as family too – as I’ve advised, counselled, supported, encouraged, mentored and motivated many along the path of their own business development.
Since it is my anniversary I thought it would be good to give some gifts to my readers. 5 lucky readers will receive a copy of one of my books, which can be seen at the VA Shop on my main website. All you have to do is subscribe to my blog. Now, I know that this means current subscribers will miss out so I will choose one current subscriber to receive a gift too.
The closing date for you to be eligible for my anniversary gift is the end of this month, 31st March. So if you’re already a subscriber you don’t need to do anything at all, but if you’re not a subscriber you need to sign up at the left of my blog. You will receive a printed copy of the book of your choosing at the VA Shop – either from the books written by me (6 to choose from) or one of the books from my office (2 to choose from). Happy Anniversary!
Linda Belan says
Kathie,
Happy Anniversary!!! It is quite an achievement!! I love reading your blog and will continue to do so. Look forward to your next posting.
Cheers,
Linda…
Terri Orlowski says
How generous of you! Thanks for making us a part of your anniversary celebration. And congratulations on your 14 years in business. I wish you many more.
Terri
Lisa Beavan says
Kathie,
Congratulations on your 14th year anniversary! Love being in the VAIG forum and having other VAs to ‘chat’ to. Thanks for always being the voice of reason and experience.
Lisa
Lia Harman says
Congratulations Kathie, and Happy 14th Anniversary! I’m sure there are many many more years to come, and I look forward to being a part of them with you & your team.
Lia…
Alison Fourie says
Congratulation on your 14th year in business, good luck for the future, regards Ali, AMF Typing Services
Virtual Assistant Forums says
Happy Anniversary Kathie!
How wonderful that you’ve been an integral part of the industry all this time. Kudos to you for your past success and wishing you many more years of the same!
Deb Frawley says
Happy Anniversary Kathie. Its wonderful to see how far you’ve come and how much you’ve accomplished in both your life and business. Your a true inspirtation to others!
Shari Sultana says
Happy Anniversary Kathie!
You were ,and still are, an inspiration to me as I was beginning my business. Thanks for all you to do to promote our industry.
Julie Ensor says
Congratulations on your anniversary, Kathie! What a generous way to celebrate!! I’m crossing my fingers for your new Rubies book… have been wanting to read it since it first came out. 🙂
Beth Tucker says
Kathie,
You have been an inspiration to me for many months. The courage it must have taken to do what you did. Thanks for all your encouragement and good advice.
Kathie Thomas says
Thank you everyone for your comments – I have loved being part of this industry but even more than that, I’ve loved that this path allowed me to be home for my daughters.
Beth you mentioned about the courage to do it – for me it was more the fear what might be in store for my girls if I wasn’t home for them. I had to make it work – there wasn’t any other choice for me.