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15 years in business!

I was looking at my calendar and realised that the 15th anniversary of my business is just over a week away.  24th March marks the day I registered my business in 1994 – 15 years ago.  I can’t believe how fast that time has flown.

I know that many are still learning that our industry exists but there are thousands out there who have joined our industry to utilise their skills and change their lifestyles over the years.  It has been my pleasure and good fortune to have watched our industry grow from its birth.

My team of VAs has grown considerably during that time and I’m delighted that there are twelve members who have been with me for between 8 and 13 years – in the corporate world that’s a long time in the one job!  Indeed, this is the longest I’ve ever stayed in the one position during my working life – the boss and I must be getting along ok! ;-)

I wish to personally thank the following team members for their support, friendship and professionalism as both team members and as industry associates.

Linda Anderson, Mary Jordon, etc, Ruth McIntosh, Sue Stott, Lyn Prowse-Bishop, Maria Zito, Leonie Cavill, Eunice Wingrove, Jenny Underwood, Marilyn James and Anita Kilkenny.

Each of these can be found on my main website if you use the search function.


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  • Lyn Prowse-Bishop says:

    Congratulations Kathie! That’s a real milestone and something to be proud of. I’ve been honoured to be a member of ACS since I started nearly 10 years ago and have learned a lot from you. I appreciate your friendship – and the occasional use of you as a sounding board! – and have always admired your professionalism and work in the industry.

    Cheers
    Lyn Prowse-Bishop, MVA ASO CAVB

    March 13, 2009 at 8:45 am
  • Anita Kilkenny | AKA Virtual PA says:

    Congratulations from me too Kathie!

    What a fantastic achievement and milestone to reach. I am proud of being part of such a wonderful group and appreciate the support and friendships made over the past 8 years of being an ACS member.

    You are an inspiration!

    March 13, 2009 at 9:13 am
  • Jodi Gibson says:

    Fantastic Kathie.
    You are definately an inspiration and I credit my business to you and your efforts and acheivements in the VA industry.
    Congratulations!

    March 13, 2009 at 10:50 am
  • Betty Lynch says:

    Congratulations on a successful career! Happy 15th Birthday!

    Blessings,

    Betty

    March 13, 2009 at 11:18 am
  • Kylee says:

    Well Done on a sucessful Career. As myself only started last year with ACS, I have learn’t more about our industry and used the information gained to be able to adopt to my own business. Thank you and Happy 15th Birthday, Kathie.

    Kylee

    March 13, 2009 at 1:07 pm
  • Debie says:

    Congratulations Kathie
    As a ‘newbie’ myself I have also found this forum to be invaluable. I greatly admire and respect the things you have done not only for yourself but for the virtual industry as a whole. Happy Birthday.
    Debie

    March 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm
  • Susan says:

    Dear Kathie,

    Many congratulations for your great achievement. As I am building my business, I must admit that you are a great inspiration to me and I am learning so much from you. Proud to be associated with you and ACS.
    I wish you all the very best for all your future endeavors. Happy Birthday!
    Susan

    March 13, 2009 at 3:35 pm
  • Alexandra Popovic says:

    BIG congratulations to you Kathie, and also to all the long term members you mentioned. What an inspiration you all are to everyone involved with ACS!

    Onwards and upwards!
    Alex

    March 13, 2009 at 3:48 pm
  • Sophie Burnham says:

    Congratulations from up here too Kathie!

    March 13, 2009 at 4:36 pm
  • Debbie Corlet says:

    Hi Kathie,

    Woo Hoo – congratulations. Time does fly by doesn’t it.

    Debs

    March 13, 2009 at 8:10 pm
  • Mary Jordon says:

    Hi Kathie

    Congratulations on 15 years! Being an ACS member is still as exciting to me today as it was when I first joined your network in 1997. Its a continuous learning experience and we can depend on you as a leader of our VA industry to lead and inspire us.

    Happy 15th Birthday and many more to come!
    Mary

    March 13, 2009 at 10:54 pm
  • WendyY Bailey says:

    Congratulations on all of your success! 15 years says volumes about the attention and care you’ve given your client community. WOW!

    March 14, 2009 at 4:06 pm
  • Beverly Mahone says:

    Fifteen years is quite an accomplishment! The fact that you are honoring your team members is a class act.

    March 15, 2009 at 5:38 am
  • Bill Austin says:

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    Lemonade Award.

    Thank you,

    Bill Austin

    March 15, 2009 at 10:06 am

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