Meet Our Jane Jessica Maes

Posted on August 24, 2010 - Filed Under Jane Dough

Since 2005, Jessica Maes has been the owner of Maes Consulting, Inc. (www.JessicaMaes.com), a Virtual Assistance practice. She is the author of the popular book, “Exploring a Career As a Virtual Assistant,” and teaches aspiring VAs about the Virtual Assistance business model. She consults with business owners and colleges all over the world to help them learn about the VA business model and how it can affect their organizations.

Jessica started her business in 2005 when her son was born. “I didn’t want to return to my corporate job,” said Jessica, “and decided to build a business that would allow me to work from home. I was convinced that I could create a business that was conducive to my passions and also generate a sustainable income. My flexible schedule allows me to volunteer at my son’s school. That is one of the most rewarding parts of being a business owner. Running my own business has allowed me to craft a work/life balance that ‘works’ for myself and my family.”

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com , Jessica discovered that she is a Jane Dough. “I love creating and growing businesses,” said Jessica. “I am very driven by results so I am intentional with every business move that I make. I have found that the mixture of a big vision and intentional actions sometimes causes contradictions and have caused some challenges for me to work through. I am constantly reminding myself that quality trumps quantity and I need to take a plan step-by-step in order to achieve the long term success of my vision. Both Tenacity Jane and Go Jane Go feel very familiar to me! I have been both in the past before arriving at Jane Dough.”

What is Jessica’s advice for other Jane Doughs? “Think of business growth as running a marathon rather than a 100-yard dash,” reflects Jessica. “Take your big ideas and roll them out in a steady, methodic manner. Surround yourself with a team that can help you execute your big vision but keep you focused on each step necessary to get you there.”

Jessica is the newest addition to the Jane Out of the Box team. “I work to build Affiliate and Joint Venture relationships between Jane Out of the Box and business owners with complimentary audiences,” said Jessica. “I love to help businesses move forward and reach their goals. Building relationships and expanding our reach are great ways to do that, as those activities will ultimately help us bring more quality content and programs to our readers.

Do you want to share your story? Remember, we love meeting new business owners, hearing your stories, and helping you get the word out. Our Meet a Jane series is a key part of that, so send an email to Laura@janeoutofthebox.com to get featured.

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