So...to make a long story short...I was on my lunch break when one of the attorney's in the office asked me what I was writing in my notebook. I told her I was working on starting my VA business and that I was still in the planning process.

She was very interested and after a two day conversation...she now wants to use my services on a weekly basis. Which is totally fine...but I didn't have plans to open my business until I finished my Master's program in August 2011. But hey...I didn't want to skip the opportunity . I've already given her a list of my services and pricing.

When I planned to open my business in 2011, I wanted to have a marketing kit available for potential clients...business cards, flyer, brochure, list of services, what the company is about, etc.

But now I'm caught off guard. At the moment, all I have is an email address and my cell phone for contact information. At the moment, I'm not able to get a P.O. Box or a separate number for my business. I was planning on getting those things in the Spring of 2011.

When I prepare this kit for her, would it be unprofessional not to have an address on the business cards, brochure, etc.? Can I use just the email and cell phone number? Should I even prepare this kit?

Your prospective client saw something in you she was drawn to. Congratulations! My advise would be to take on the work this attorney has for you. You will learn a lot from it. You can still follow your plan for the start up of your business. I say this is a gift and you didn't have to spend advertising dollars for it. Go for it. As far as I can tell, the obstacles you are putting up are not important.

Mary

I agree with Mary.
Your prospective client knows that you haven't started your business yet and that you are still in the planning stages. I think it's unimportant at the moment to give her the welcome kit. Just give her the details you do have, such as your email address and phone number.
Tell her that even though you haven't set your business up yet you will take her work on. She sounds like she will be more than understanding. You still may need to draw up a contract so you are both clear on expectations etc. Being an attorney, she should be more than happy to sign one.

I hope this helps

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