Released on = December 2, 2006, 7:04 am

Press Release Author = Tawnya Sutherland

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Announcement of Contests and Giveaways promoting the Virtual
Assistant industry

Press Release Body = VANetworking.com - the website devoted to promoting Virtual
Assistants and their businesses - is proud to announce registration of its 3000th
member. In celebration of this event, a special VA Advent Calendar contest is under
way with prizes given away each day in December.

Since June of 2005, membership in the VA Networking Forum has more than tripled from
970 members to its present total of over 3,000. For all you Virtual Assistants -
highly skilled professionals who provide administrative support and other
specialized services to businesses, entrepreneurs and executives - here's your
opportunity to join this VA family for advice, mentoring, and to share in the
camaraderie. As the Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) forum theme
goes, "Hey, Hey, The VA Gang's All Here," and they are, supporting one another and
striving to promote the Virtual Assistant Industry.

As a member you'll have access to over 53,000 posts full of information, correspond
with experts on work-related topics, participate in weekly VA chats, take part in
the monthly contests, sign up for the VANA Newsletter, get discounts on products and
services, and join a growing listing of VAs in 14 countries and the U.S. in the VA
Service Directory, not to mention being able to shop at the VANA Shop. And it's all
for free.

Current members and new members can enter into the VA Advent Calendar daily contests
everyday during the month of December with prizes totaling over $4000, consisting of
everything a VA needs including:

· VAdala earrings, bracelet and necklace - the official symbol of Virtual
Assistants. (valued at $27.95).
· 3 month membership to VA Revolution (valued at $75.00).
· Get Clients NOW!T 28-Day Marketing Program donated by University of VAs. (valued
at $225.00).
· A copy of VAnetworking's Virtual Business Start-up System (valued at $495.00).
· PLUS all kinds of other prizes from e-books to a baking holiday basic for that
busy entrepreneur.

The Grand Prize - One free registration for the Virtual Assistant Training Program
from Mary-Lou Ashton (valued at $1275.00).

Tena Kinsel of Your Ideal Office, (http://www.idealtena.com) has been volunteering
her services at VANetworking and is leading the initiative to bring more donors to
the forum. Kinsel says, "Being a member of VANA allows me to network with other
virtual assistants. I get great advice and detailed information on how to run my
business more efficiently and face the daily challenges of being a VA."

So join the fun and stop by the VANA Forum today at http://www.vanetworking.com.
You'll see just how much better your business can become and also have a great time
doing it. And for those looking for a VA, you won't be able to beat the
professionals you'll find here.


Web Site = http://www.VANetworking.com

Contact Details = Mediamage Business Solutions
Suite 253, 34A-2755 Lougheed Highway
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Canada, V3B 5Y9

Phone: 604-542-9664