Liability Issues? Being Sued?
Hello, Just wondering if any of you have experienced problems with clients wanting to sue over services? A - Could you talk about the item they were focused on. B - Have you OR will you be carrying...
View ArticleHow do you operate legally (LLC, sole prop, partnership, etc.)?
Just curious about this. Thanks for taking the poll.
View ArticleWhat all do I need to run a clean, legal business?
I am still in the opening stages of my business, I just want to make sure that I am doing everything the legal way so I don't end up in legal trouble. So are the basics of setting up a legal operating...
View ArticleMoving Soon - when/where should I register?
HTML: Hi Everyone, I am moving to another state within two months and I am trying to figure out if I should work as a freelancer or get my business legal..register it where I currently live and then...
View ArticleCan anyone recommend a great CPA?
I couldn't find a thread about this, and I didn't see any rule against asking for recommendations, so I apologize if I'm breaking some forum rule, but I really need help finding a good CPA to handle my...
View ArticleBusiness checking account?
I've been reading so many things as I get started and it definitely seems like it is recommended to have a separate account for your business expenses. I can't seem to find an answer, though, as to...
View ArticleEmployee Identfication Number
Is it necessary to get an EIN when you are a sole proprietor and if so, do I need to have a business account? I appreciate any input you can give. Thanks Djwanna
View ArticleWhat LEGAL steps are required to start working?
I need to get my biz up *fast*. I'm wondering what the minimum legal requirements are to get up and going, not the ideal ones of a website etc. I plan to register as a sole proprietor here in NY and...
View Articlebecoming an employee of my own company?
Is anyone out there an employee of their company? Meaning you've set up your company, created a job application, and made yourself an employee where you take a salary? My friend suggested I do that for...
View ArticleWhere do I pay tax?
Hi I am only in the very early planning stages of my business but I wanted to know if anyone is in a similar position. I am originally from the Uk but I now live in the Netherlands , my target market...
View ArticleRequired Docs
What are the required legal documents that I am required to give to a client or that a client is required to give to me? I guess this might depend on your legal structure. I am staring as a sole...
View ArticleFlorida Tax Question
Hi everyone! I've really enjoyed being here and learning all that I have. I've been like a sponge soaking it all up. I have a quick question for any of you fellow VAs in Florida. I have applied for my...
View ArticleE&O Insurance for Notaries
I'm a notary and was looking around the National Notary Association website and realized that they offer Errors & Omissions Insurance. I looked up my state (NY) to see what their rates are and I'm...
View ArticleDoes a Virtual Assistant need a Business License
Do we have to get business license as a VA?
View ArticleProof of Income Letter
Hi all So I'm unsure of how to approach this. I'm in the process of applying for a new apartment, but being self-employed, I can't really show a "pay stub" as proof of income. One application mentioned...
View ArticleTax Preparation
Hello from Minnesota:seeya: For several years I've been doing virtual accounting/taxes for small businesses from my home office. I've been fine using QuickBooks, Turbo Tax, and H&R Block software....
View ArticleNew Business
Hi! I have a web design business, since 2005, here in Ontario, Canada. I am starting to offer Virtual Assistant services as one of the web business services. Instead of having a page on my site for VA...
View ArticleWorking in multiple states... do I need a business lic for every city,...
I am just trying to get my business started and as I plan to do work for clients across the country, I am trying to figure out if I need a business lic for every city, county, state? Since the place...
View ArticleVirtual Assistant Liability Insurance
Hello: Does anyone here carry Business Liability Insurance, and what are your thoughts? Thank you. Kat
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