Testimonials
“I met Jeannine through the International Virtual Assistant Association’s (IVAA) mentorship program. Jeannine helped me to connect with my target market. Her suggestion to meet new people helped me grow my network and introduced me to industry professionals that taught me the art of business building collaborations. I am now doing work I love and enjoy my clients. Meeting Jeannine in person at our organization’s conference this year also inspired me to attain professional certifications to participate in maintaining our industry’s standard of excellence.”
Virtual Office Center, Inc.
“I enjoyed joining your seminar yesterday. The part I thought was the most powerful and effective was when you were giving people answers to their questions and challenges. You have a lot of valuable experience to share. ”
“Our first call was incredible. It has really made me think about the way I am doing business and what I need to do to professionalize my practice and position it for growth. I became a Virtual Assistant in response to my husband being laid off. As I was searching for something larger than my small graphic design business that I could do to support my family, I learned about the Virtual Assistant business. It was immediately appealing because I knew that I had valuable skills and knowledge to offer small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Fast forward ten months - I absolutely love being a Virtual Assistant and want to grow my business! However, because I started this business in reaction to a family crisis, I do not have all the structures in place which are necessary to strategically grow. Our first call sparked many thoughts and ideas about what where I want my business to be next year, 5 years and 10 years down the road and what steps I need to take to get there. It has been invaluable and I can't wait to see my practice grow as a result of your coaching!”
About Us
JEANNINE CLONTZ
Jeannine Clontz, a 12-year industry veteran, is president of Accurate Business Services, an author, speaker, mentor, coach, and has a passion for business ethics. Clontz holds many industry specific certifications and designations, and served as the President of the International Virtual Assistants Association while writing her first book, “Entrepreneurial Freedom, How to Start and Grow a Profitable Virtual Assistance Practice”, which has been wildly successful and picked up by several community colleges nationwide as part of their business and continuing education curriculum.
An avid volunteer and mentor, Clontz has received numerous awards including the 2001 Bill Williams’ Business Person of the Year Award; 2002 Arnold Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award; 2003 Don Earl Citizen of the Year Award; the 2005 and 2007 Metro St. Louis Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR) Affiliate of the Year; 2007 Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year; a 2008 Nominee for the Melanie Blunt First Lady Awards; and a nominee for the Small Business Administration’s 2009 Home-based Business Champion. In addition to her entrepreneurial experience, Clontz brings more than 30-years of corporate experience and knowledge to her business and is well-respected in the industry.
"Since the book was published and through my speaking engagements within the VA industry, I have found myself doing a lot of mentoring and coaching to established and budding VAs", remarked Clontz, "This just seemed like the best way for me to reach and support a larger segment of the industry. It is my passion to help improve the acceptance and awareness of the industry and help other entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of having their own successful business."
Jeannine’s passion and research in the area of business ethics has led to a speaking and writing career on the subject. She has written articles on business ethics for the IVAACast in 2003/2004, speaks on business ethics internationally, and will be releasing her first book on this topic in the coming year.
Jeannine is a very committed volunteer and supports community activities which include:
- Arnold Chamber of Commerce (3-years on the Board, Vice-President 2001, and President 2002);
- Arnold Kiwanis (Past President; club newsletter 2-years);
- A Network for Empowering Women (A.N.E.W. – Treasurer 2-years, chair of all committees);
- Mentor-Workforce Preparation @ Jefferson Community College (5 years);
- Jefferson College Curriculum Advisory Council 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
- Arnold Optimist Club (Charter Secretary);
- International Virtual Assistants Assn. (IVAA) member 10-years, served on the committee to upgrade the CVA (Certified Virtual Assistant) exam, Bylaws committee 2001 & 2003, and Bylaws Committee Chair 2004, VP, 2004-2005, and served as Board President 2005-2006, Mentor 2002-Present, continue to volunteer in numerous areas, and provide articles for IVAACast eZine;
- Kirkwood Des-Peres Chamber Ambassador 2007, EXPO Chairperson, 2005-2009, Board Member 2008-2010, Volunteer of the Year 2007;
- Fox Warrior Stadium Club (Past Secretary/Treasurer 3-yrs.);
- Office Support Network (OSN – Past President 2-yrs.);
- Fox and Windsor Elementary Schools Guest Reader Program;
- Encouraging, Supporting, Promoting Women (ESPW) volunteer, VP/President-elect St. Louis Chapter 2005, President 2006, and chairperson for the business-to-business development committee 2008.
- National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Board member (4-years), Co-Chairperson PR Committee; create monthly member newsletter, public policy newsletter, develop and monitor monthly program speakers 2008-2009
- eWomenNetwork PR Chair (3-years); Pre-registration Coordinator 2008-2009;
- Virtual Business Training, online trainer for business ethics portion of certification program; and
- Women’s Council of Realtors (WCR) – Board member & Newsletter Chair 2005 & 2006, Board Secretary 2007, Affiliate of the Year 2005 & 2007.