16 min

033: Legal for Virtual Assistants Simplifying Legal for Small Business Owners

    • Management

Starting any kind of business is an exciting but overwhelming venture. With so many things to do, from figuring out your niche to finding clients, your to-do list can seem endless. A virtual assistant business is no different.
In this episode, I review different aspects of a VA business and guide you on protecting your content, brand, and company. I cover selecting a legal entity, working with clients, building your team, and more. 
Please subscribe if you haven’t already. And if you like the show, I’d love it if you’d give it a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
 
In this episode:
[02:40] - Under what legal entity should a VA business file? Danielle discusses the pros and cons of sole proprietorship and LLCs.
[04:54] - Danielle talks about one of the most important agreements for virtual assistants.
[07:15] - Here’s a caveat if you niche your VA service into one specific area.
[07:51] - What legal policies do virtual assistants need for their website? There are a few you should include.
[10:20] - Trademarks and copyrights are the most important types of intellectual property rights. Danielle discusses how they relate to your VA business.
[12:10] - Include these revisions if you ever add digital products down the road, whether for free or for sale.
[13:18] - What must you know as you expand your VA company and hire more people?
[14:17] - Danielle wraps up with your action steps for today.
 
Links & Resources:
Virtual Assistant Legal Guide
Legal Templates for Virtual Assistants
Episode 31: “Website Accessibility”
Businessese
Liss Legal

Starting any kind of business is an exciting but overwhelming venture. With so many things to do, from figuring out your niche to finding clients, your to-do list can seem endless. A virtual assistant business is no different.
In this episode, I review different aspects of a VA business and guide you on protecting your content, brand, and company. I cover selecting a legal entity, working with clients, building your team, and more. 
Please subscribe if you haven’t already. And if you like the show, I’d love it if you’d give it a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
 
In this episode:
[02:40] - Under what legal entity should a VA business file? Danielle discusses the pros and cons of sole proprietorship and LLCs.
[04:54] - Danielle talks about one of the most important agreements for virtual assistants.
[07:15] - Here’s a caveat if you niche your VA service into one specific area.
[07:51] - What legal policies do virtual assistants need for their website? There are a few you should include.
[10:20] - Trademarks and copyrights are the most important types of intellectual property rights. Danielle discusses how they relate to your VA business.
[12:10] - Include these revisions if you ever add digital products down the road, whether for free or for sale.
[13:18] - What must you know as you expand your VA company and hire more people?
[14:17] - Danielle wraps up with your action steps for today.
 
Links & Resources:
Virtual Assistant Legal Guide
Legal Templates for Virtual Assistants
Episode 31: “Website Accessibility”
Businessese
Liss Legal

16 min