While many industries are failing in what has become one of the worst recessions in decades, there are still several professions that are expected to prosper, even in uncertain economic times. According to a recent study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the paralegal profession is expected to grow 28 percent between now and 2018, surpassing the growth rate for several other professions, including education positions and jobs with the federal government. If you have ever dreamed of joining this distinguished group of individuals who help lawyers deliver legal services while also owning your own business, now is the time to make your dreams a reality. So, what do you need to know to take advantage of this remarkable growth opportunity? How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Paralegal Service Business offers you all the insider tips and tricks you need to get your paralegal business started and to ensure its success. From information on finding your first client, staying on budget, and turning your first profit to hiring and training employees, this book offers you everything you need to know and more about making your business succeed. You will learn about the training and certification necessary to give you an advantage over the competition, how to set up computer systems to save time and money, how to meet IRS requirements, how to generate high profile public relations and publicity, and how to implement low cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low and no cost ways to satisfy customers, as well as ways to increase sales and have customers refer others to you. Additionally, the companion CD-ROM will provide you with integral start-up forms, checklists, sample business plans, and other documents you will need to keep your business running smoothly from the beginning. Whether you want to start your business on a part-time or freelance basis, becoming paralegal can give you countless work opportunities, including the ability to work for corporate legal departments, real estate companies, insurance corporations, and banks. We have spent hundreds of hours interviewing legal professionals and industry veterans to bring you all the information you need to know before starting this business venture. How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Paralegal Service Business offers you guidance from people who know this business inside and out and can offer advice that you won't learn from any online course or classroom. This book will give you priceless insider knowledge, case studies from successful legal professionals, and practical, easy-to-follow advice that can help your business grow and prosper.

Book & CD-ROM. According to the National Notary Association, there are 4.8 million notaries working in the U.S. Depending upon state regulations, notaries can perform marriages, witness and authenticate the signing of real estate mortgage loan documents and other legal contracts, and take and certify depositions. Notaries can make an average of $10 to $200 per signing, depending on the document type. Each state has individual guidelines that one must follow when first applying to become a notary and specific restrictions that a practising notary must abide by, including the amount a notary can charge per signing. With all of these rules, it can be quite a confusing process, and along with the frustration of opening your own business, it can quickly become a nightmare. Fortunately, with this book, you will have a comprehensive toolkit on not only how to become a notary, but on how to open your own notary business and cash in on the booming market as well. Whether you will be a mobile signing agent or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a partnership, LLC, corporation, or becoming a sole proprietor, the four types of business formations, is included, and also the legal implications of each. You will learn the ins and outs of the application process state-by-state, including which states require training sessions and exams, and also information on the appointment process and individual state laws that govern the practice of notaries. Beyond providing you with the information on becoming a notary, you will be supplied with a wealth of information about opening your own notary business, including working as a mobile signing agent, where you travel to your customers, or operating a full-scale notary business managing other notaries. A special chapter on services you can offer and average prices charged for those services will be included, and also information on charging for travel fees, appointment no-shows, emergency notarisations, and many other services that can be offered for a fee. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms, leases, and contracts; worksheets and check-lists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time-saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special section on the importance of keeping your notary journal up-to-date is included, and also information on your notary stamp. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas. A detailed glossary of mortgage and other legal terms will be included, along with helpful information on how to set up computer systems to save time and money, hire and keep a qualified professional staff, meet IRS requirements, manage and train employees, generate high profile public relations and publicity, and implement low cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low and no cost ways to satisfy customers, and also ways to increase sales, have customers refer others to you, and thousands of excellent tips and useful guidelines.

An essential resource for today's paralegals, Starting and Managing Your Own Business: A Freelancing Guide for Paralegals provides helpful guidance on all phases of operating as an independent contractor -- including marketing your services, billing, setting up an office, and deciding which assignments will be most profitable. Author Dorothy Secol, a freelance paralegal with over 11 years of successful experience, provides ethical opinions, decisions, and considerations, about offering independent paralegal services. She also includes sample retainer agreements, charts, letters, and forms.

Do you want to own a business that does not confine you to a desk, where you are able to make your own hours and as much money as you want to work? According to the U.S. Department of Laborâe(tm)s most recent statistical data, the median annual income of someone in the vending industry is $29,000 and, as a business owner, you could make even more. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, and you are thinking about opening a vending business, then we have a book that will answer all of your questions. From start-up costs to vending machine best- sellers, this book will be your comprehensive guide on how to make the most money in a short amount of time. This complete guide will take you step-by-step through the process of buying new or used vending machines, acquiring a previous route from another business or finding new clients of your own, and how to efficiently service your machines in order to make the most money. Additional information is included on buying products for your machines, including how to get the most for your money and how warehouse retail stores can save you hundreds of dollars. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, time saving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special section on what items typically have the highest sales in vending machines is included, as well as sections on storage ideas for keeping your product fresh, when to reorder product, and how much back-stock to keep depending on the number of clients you have. While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through every detail that will bring success. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft Wordâ,,¢) and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas. In case you decide to open a full-service business, you will learn how to set up computer systems to save time and money, how to hire and keep a qualified professional staff, how to meet IRS requirements, how to manage and train employees, how to generate high profile public relations and publicity, and how to implement low cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low and no cost ways to satisfy customers, as well as ways to increase sales, have customers refer others to you, and thousands of great tips and useful guidelines. This manual delivers innovative ways to streamline your business. Learn new ways to make your operation run smoother and increase performance. Successful entrepreneurs will appreciate this valuable resource and reference it in their daily activities as a source of ready-to-use forms, Web sites, operating and cost cutting ideas, and mathematical formulas that can easily be applied to their operations. The companion CD-ROM contains all the forms in the book, as well as a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use. The companion CD-ROM contains all the forms in the book, and also a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use. The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at [email protected] Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.

Presents a step-by-step approach to every phase of starting, operating, and thriving as an independent contractor.

The legal industry is entering a period of change driven by technological growth; the coronavirus and the current economic conditions have resulted in more paralegals launching virtual businesses. It has been reported that there are fifty-three million freelancers in America today. Within the next five years, this will increase to 85% of the U.S. workforce, including paralegals. If you are a paralegal considering launching a business, this is the book to guide you through the process. This book covers the steps you must take from market research, formation & registration, transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, and launch.