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At 4:43am on March 12, 2008, Maryanne Preston said…
Hi Jeannine,

Great to hear from you. I'm glad all is well in St. Louis.
At 2:40pm on March 9, 2008, Jeannine Clontz said…
Hi, Suzan - I"m new, too. Don't exactly know how this works, but time will tell! Have a great weekend! ;)
At 8:45am on March 9, 2008, Suzan Slater said…
Hello....I am a new member and thought I would introduce myself. I look forward to our new friendship and being a part of such an amazing group ....Cheers
At 7:13am on March 8, 2008, Kimberly Porrazzo said…
Jeannine - Welcome! Loved reading your profile. I was surprised about the suggestion to save 3 years worth of income, but you're right, that's probably what you need. And I think the decision to go niche is important in this constantly fragmenting market. Specializing is always a good thing, I think. Thanks for joining. Feel free to upload photos and such. And we'd all appreciate it if you'd invite other women business owners you know to join us here! Thanks. Have fun!

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What is your name?
Jeannine Clontz
Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
Yes
If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
Accurate Business Services
Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
Research
Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
St. Louis, MO
If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
http://www.Accbizsvcs.com
How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
10-years
How many employees do you have, if any?
0
What is your annual revenue?
I choose not to disclose
Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
Virtual Assistance - providing 'as needed' virtual marketing support to small to medium sized businesses, specializing in word processing, database management, desktop publishing, and marketing implementation, with a niche in REALTOR and legal support!
How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
personal savings, bank financing
What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
Managing the business aspect - wearing all the hats (having the skills was the easy part - running a business was much more difficult), and turning the corner from being able to support itself, and being able to offer me a regular income.
What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
Do your research, make sure this is REALLY what you want to do, and try to have at least 3-years of your current income set aside to support yourself as you establish your business.
What has been your biggest mistake?
Spending marketing dollars on ineffective advertising - like the Yellow Pages; and not increasing pricing more regularly.
What has been your smartest move?
Establishing a niche - I went kicking and screaming, but once I did decide on a niche, my business really took off.
Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
Yes
What is your email address?
jeannine@accbizsvcs.com
 
 

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