The LDA Toolkit – Although the work LDAs do can be very rewarding, running a successful LDA business can be a lot of work and stressful at times. An LDA’s day can be unpredictable from one day to the next, but by using certain tools, systems, and software, such as a form preparation software, the
Category: Podcast
How to Avoid Unlawful Practice of Law (UPL)
Providing Self-Help Services as a Legal Document Assistant Under the BPC code 6400(d) (1-4)., LDAs are authorized to perform “self-help services”, that CAN enable self-represented litigants to get help with form preparation, get access to published information, both legal and factual, access to legal documents, and to get assistance with filing and serving those legal
Work from Home – Pros and Cons
We’ll be talking about points to consider when deciding if you wish to Work From Home as opposed to getting a commercial lease and brick and mortar location. Specifically, let’s discuss the pros and cons of working from home. Some of the Pros of working from home can include: • Having the Freedom to set
Commercial Lease – Pros and Con
Building up your business office or work from home? Where is going to be the best place to work with your clients? We’ll go over the pros and cons of having a brick and mortar location, or working from home. Which should you choose?
Put it in Writing (The LDA Contract)
The LDA Standard Contract, (As required by law) 1. Why do we use the contract, because Its required under California law 2. What should the contract say? What are the terms and disclosures. 3. What is required when entering into contracts in languages other than English? We’ll go over the Mandatory translation requirement LDA Standard
What Is the R.O.I.?
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Quote Quick
Legal Perspectives Podcast #5 – Quote Quick Employing this “Quick quote” method can help improve your chances of getting the work. 1. Quote Fast, Quote Early 2. Put it in Writing 3. Provide a Call-To-Action #Inittowinit #ThePriceisRight
Know When to Say No!
As LDA’s we’ve set up our businesses and systems to help many self-represented customers and to earn money providing form preparation services, in fact, sometimes we think to ourselves… the more customers we get, the better. But in today’s podcast we’re going to talk about, in what situations should you consider NOT working with a
Are you Breaking these 3 LDA Rules Without Knowing It?
3 LDA rules, found under the CA business and professions code, that you might be breaking, without even knowing it. BPC 6410.5 – which states that the LDA must use a “Notice to Consumer” with prospective clients. BPC 6408.5(a) – lists out the mandatory language to be used in the LDA’s advertising. BPC 6411(f) which
3 Tips When LDAs are First Starting Out
LDAs that run a successful business do these three things: 1.Prioritize spending on business essentials. 2. Avoid hiring family and friends, and 3. Get paid before they start the work. Starting a business can be very challenging, and you will be faced with multiple decisions that you need to make to build a successful business.