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Starting a Freelance
Paralegal Business
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Q.
I am writing as I am hoping to
start my own business soon as a freelance Paralegal. Do you have any articles,
etc...that I might find useful in opening my own business? Thank you for your
time and I hope to hear from you soon. -- Wendy
Advice
by Tammy Harrison
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Dear Wendy:
Opening a paralegal business is basically the same as opening any other
small business. You must consult with an attorney and an income tax
professional to set your business up correctly - following the federal, state
and local guidelines of your area and business. PowerHomeBiz.com has many,
many useful articles on how to set up a business and what you need to be aware
of, as well as how to help you market your business.
As for specializing as a Paralegal, I am going to assume you have the
credentialing and/or license to do such. It would also be wise of you to
consult with your business insurance agent to purchase an umbrella policy,
maybe even some malpractice insurance.
As for sites and articles, check out www.nolo.com
as well as these
associations: http://www.aafpe.org/ ,
http://www.nationalparalegal.org/
, http://www.paralegals.org/ .
Books you may refer to:
Best,
About the PowerHomeBiz.com Guide:
Tammy Harrison is a successful
home-based working mom for over five years. She holds a degree from Mizzou in
Consumer Economics. Her business focuses on Marketing and Creativity for
Small Businesses as well as numerous other small
businesses. For more information, you may contact her at http://www.jdharrison.com
The opinions expressed
in this column are those of the author, not of PowerHomeBiz.com. Users should
not treat the Guide's response as legal, accounting, or professional advice as
all answers are intended to be general in nature. Such advice can only be
properly given by qualified professionals who are fully aware of a user's
specific geographical areas or circumstances, such as an attorney or accountant.
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