I am new and cannot access the document library yet. I was wandering if someone could fill me in on what types of forms, business/legal/tax, I may need. If you have some you would like to share with me, that would be well appreciated. I have been working off Elance.com and have decided to start a VA business of my own.
Thank you so much,
Heavenlea

I don't know if this helps, because I am also new to this. I have in place a Contract, Client Confidentiality and Non-Complete Contract, invoice, in-take sheet, and Independent Contractor contracts. I used all my resources, lawyer friends, and purchased one form from the Virtual Chamber of Commerce. I used existing non-compete clauses from contract work I had done and mergered them with forms other VA's shared. Of course you have to tweak them for your state and local business laws.
These are really important because they protect you, protect your clients confidentiality, sometime help avoid misunderstandings, and work in the legal system. You'll need other forms if you use Independent Contractors or employees. I consulted with my local Secretary of State, tax commision, the IRS, and my tax guy.
Hope this helps you.

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Lara
Prairie Dog Communications Virtual Assistance LLC

Thank you. That does help me out. I am very unfamiliar with all the required documents. I have not done independent contract work before, except through Elance.com and they take care of the terms for you.
Thank you,
Heavenlea

Heavenlea, take a look in the Document Library when you have a chance - there are sample contracts, NDAs, and more in there to help you get started

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