AssistU is proud to put Laura Allen in the spotlight!

I have always been a naturally positive ebullient person and believed I created my own destiny. In 2005 I was living an ideal debt-free life in Central Florida with my husband of twenty years, both of us were successful business owners but unchallenged. Our grown daughter lived nearby and my mom was minutes away and still living independently. Life was good. The Law of Attraction was already an powerful force in my life and brought AssistU and Virtual Assistance to me when the timing was ideal and I was ready and open to receive these valuable life lessons.

I blossomed into an even more authentic person and truly embraced the principals, practices, and life skills the Virtual Training Program (VTP) offers. I never doubted that my ideal clients would be there once my practice was in place and I was ready. The saying, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear" was absolutely true for me and having Stacy Brice as my trainer was confirmation I was exactly where I was meant to be!

My background before Virtual Assistance was business management: a movie theatre, bookstores, office management for my husband's business, and my own pet boarding and pet sitting business. I didn't have the traditional executive administrative experience and definitely had to work harder on my soft skills than other students. And it was worth the investment; the VTP not only gave me the foundation I needed to build my practice effectively but made me a stronger writer, more effective communicator, and skilled problem solver. My passion and enthusiasm for being of service was an ideal fit for AssistU's training-and I excel doing work I love.

Since 2005 my practice has included two Virtual Assistant's (one a CMVA!), an independent local bookstore, a psychic medium, and a beauty consultant. I currently enjoy partnerships with AssistU as Admissions Director, a life coach, a librarian/trainer, and a pet sitting entrepreneur. The diversity of working with a variety of clients is refreshing and rewarding-I've learned I don't have to be a 'know-it-all' but a 'find-it-all'!

In 2008 I was pleased to achieve AssistU's Certified Professional Virtual Assistant certification. I was also thrilled to be nominated by the AssistU Community for Most Supportive Member of the Year for our annual Community Recognition Awards. I am honored to be a part of this amazing community of like minded kindred souls who are not only making a significant difference in their own lives but in the lives of others.

The ideal business name came to me on the eve of my final exam-Works of Wonder or WOW! That's how I feel about being a VA and how I want my clients to feel about our partnership!

My website: www.wowva.com My AU bio: http://www.assistu.com/mediakit/laura.html