Education

I am a strong believer in education. For me, knowledge is power.
If you have started your business as a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant, you know that you should stay on top of all that is happening in bankruptcy.
If you've been doing this since October of 2005 when the law changed, you know it's a lot of hard work.
If you are new to this field, you'll soon find out that running a business from your home is not going to be easy.
In this business, you should be proficient in computer skills. You are, after all, a VIRTUAL Assistant who specializes in bankruptcy.
If you got into this business thinking that all you have to do is data entry, you are mistaken. Bankruptcy petition preparation is so much more.
Also, if you want to be successful in this business, you should have other talents to bring to the table besides petition preparation.
One skill that you must have when contracting with attorneys is proper English.
One way to test your English speaking and writing skills is to take the Expert Rating exams which can be found at the AAVBA website. Once you log in, go to Resources and click on Typing Test Certification, you will be directed to the Expert Rating website. Once there, Click on Tests and Certifications, scroll down to English Language and there you will find 8 categories in English Language.
You should also know the legal aspects of running a home business.
Do not get into this business (VBA) unless you are prepared to do the work. It is a lot of work and it takes training.
If you feel you need more training, be sure and do all you can to set aside the time it takes to get the proper training. It will benefit you and your business.
Continued success
Vikki