Arise Virtual Solutions - Starting from the Beginning!

So I just decided to join the Arise Virtual Solutions platform. I'd heard about this business venture years ago, but was just unsure about it. About a year ago, someone from my church starting talking about Arise Virtual Solutions  - of course when you hear a testimony from someone personally, it becomes much more believable! Even still, I let go of the thought of joining the platform. I've been searching for legitimate Work From Home positions for at least 10 years now, and all I seemed to run into were those "survey taking" options where you basically have to sign up for a trillion different subscriptions to take a trillion different surveys; and the pay is EXTREMELY minimal. Tried those. Not for me. I wanted someone that was more of a legitimate "business". Well, I'm hoping I've found it with Arise! Speaking of Business, I had to get out of the mindset that this was not a job you apply for, have an interview (or two or three), get offered the job and show up for work. By the way, if these are your expectations for Arise Virtual Solutions - keep searching!). By business, I mean investing money; not just time.

Once I because fully invested in my "interest" in Arise, I started scraping the internet and YouTube for additional testimonials, reviews of the company and tips from people who have been working the platform for a while. After creating a profile, the first choice I had to make was whether I wanted to become my own IBO (that I didn't yet have), or work under someone else's IBO (saving my $100 from forming my own). I knew right away that I wanted my own company. I did try reaching out to my church member - to no avail - in hopes of being able to sign up under her IBO. But after a few attempts, I figured the $100 invested in forming my own IBO in my state would still prove to be beneficial one day. So I went for it. It took about 30 minutes to apply for a LLC and FEIN number online, but thankfully my business was approved one week later. I must admit, received legal paperwork with my new business name on it placed a huge smile on my face! I felt important; legitimate! In my mind, I'd just officially entered the world of a true business owner; viewing my new competition as the big fishes out there!

Anyway - I was able to finish my profile with Arise as an IBO and start searching the platform for the clients that were available. Clients that I could CHOOSE to service! I'd heard from the YouTube channels that the training certification for clients were a minimum of at least 4 weeks, and that the certification courses came with a price. Again my mind went to employee world where you really don't pay money to start a job - but I had to put my business hat on and consider how the business owner of Starbucks didn't start by being given the building. He made an investment in order to start his business. I needed to do the same. I've just selected my first client and completed (and passed!) the first assessments. The client I chose also requires a background check - so I'm waiting on the results from that. Luckily the certification course doesn't start until the first of the year so I can enjoy the holiday season stress free - although I'm anxious to jump into it!

More to come...