Introduction to the National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, LLC

1. NATIONAL SOCIETY OFNATIONAL SOCIETY OF
VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCYVIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY
ASSISTANTSASSISTANTS
IntroductionIntroduction
OverviewOverview
Copyright 2009Copyright 2009

2. NATIONAL SOCIETY OFNATIONAL SOCIETY OF
VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCYVIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY
ASSISTANTSASSISTANTS
DisclaimerDisclaimer
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants is not a law firm, norNational Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants is not a law firm, nor
are we attorneys. The information contained in the “Introduction toare we attorneys. The information contained in the “Introduction to
NSVBA” is to introduce individuals to NSVBA and the VBA industry.NSVBA” is to introduce individuals to NSVBA and the VBA industry.
National Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants and its agents makeNational Society of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants and its agents make
no representations or warranties of any kind; nor are any representationsno representations or warranties of any kind; nor are any representations
implied with respect to the information set forth.implied with respect to the information set forth.
Copyright 2009Copyright 2009

3. THE VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTTHE VIRTUAL BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANT
Why This Business WorksWhy This Business Works
 Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants are invaluable to the new attorney who doesVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants are invaluable to the new attorney who does
not have the budget for a full time employee.not have the budget for a full time employee.
 Bankruptcy Assistants are available to work in an attorney’s office or fromBankruptcy Assistants are available to work in an attorney’s office or from
their home office. (A secured home office is recommended. One withtheir home office. (A secured home office is recommended. One with
locked file cabinets, locked desk, and password enabled laptop or desktop).locked file cabinets, locked desk, and password enabled laptop or desktop).
 Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants are available to assist the attorney at aVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants are available to assist the attorney at a
moments notice. You’re available when everyone else isn’t.moments notice. You’re available when everyone else isn’t.
 Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants are seasoned professionals, most with 5-15Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants are seasoned professionals, most with 5-15
years experience. They bring a professional attitude and demeanor to anyyears experience. They bring a professional attitude and demeanor to any
law firm.law firm.
 Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants are available to take on the “overload” inVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants are available to take on the “overload” in
any law firm. By workingany law firm. By working withwith the law firm staff, a VBA creates a WIN-the law firm staff, a VBA creates a WIN-
WIN situation. The bankruptcy petitions are completed in a timely manner,WIN situation. The bankruptcy petitions are completed in a timely manner,
the attorney does not pay overtime, and the law firm staff is now in athe attorney does not pay overtime, and the law firm staff is now in a
“stress-free” environment.“stress-free” environment.

4. Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants and theVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants and the
Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneyConsumer Bankruptcy Attorney
 The Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant is a professionalThe Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant is a professional
Independent Contractor who runs a legitimate, fullyIndependent Contractor who runs a legitimate, fully
committed business.committed business.
 VBA’s are equipped with a licensed copy of *Best CaseVBA’s are equipped with a licensed copy of *Best Case
Solutions to accommodate the Consumer BankruptcySolutions to accommodate the Consumer Bankruptcy
Attorney’s law firm.Attorney’s law firm.
 VBA’s have a Business website, business email address,VBA’s have a Business website, business email address,
phone numbers and physical address. The attorney can bephone numbers and physical address. The attorney can be
confident that he or she knows how to contact his or herconfident that he or she knows how to contact his or her
Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant at all times.Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant at all times.
 *Best Case Solutions is a registered trademark*Best Case Solutions is a registered trademark

5. Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants and theVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants and the
Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneyConsumer Bankruptcy Attorney
(continued)(continued)
 Continuing education is encouraged.Continuing education is encouraged.
 YourYour “client”“client” is the Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney.is the Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney.
 You prepare Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 BankruptcyYou prepare Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Petitions under the direct supervision of thePetitions under the direct supervision of the
Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney.Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney.

6. Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants Training andVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants Training and
MarketingMarketing
 It is imperative you receive the proper training to prepare BankruptcyIt is imperative you receive the proper training to prepare Bankruptcy
petitions. Bankruptcy Petition Preparation training is available throughpetitions. Bankruptcy Petition Preparation training is available through
your NSVBA membership, no additional fees are required. In someyour NSVBA membership, no additional fees are required. In some
instances, a materials fee will be required.instances, a materials fee will be required.
 If you do not have experience as an Independent Contractor, BusinessIf you do not have experience as an Independent Contractor, Business
Training is also available through your NSVBA membership. AnTraining is also available through your NSVBA membership. An
additional fee is required for one on one training ($150.00/hour).additional fee is required for one on one training ($150.00/hour).
 In order to market and approach Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, youIn order to market and approach Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, you
must be trained to do this effectively. NSVBA offers training throughmust be trained to do this effectively. NSVBA offers training through
Online Seminars referred to as “Webinars”, included in your membershipOnline Seminars referred to as “Webinars”, included in your membership
fee.fee.

7. Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants Training andVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants Training and
MarketingMarketing
 As a “Virtual” Professional Businessperson, you mustAs a “Virtual” Professional Businessperson, you must
have a Business website, contact numbers, businesshave a Business website, contact numbers, business
email address, physical address and most importantly,email address, physical address and most importantly,
a “secure” SOHO (Small Office/Home Office).a “secure” SOHO (Small Office/Home Office).
 Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys already outsourceConsumer Bankruptcy Attorneys already outsource
most of their work through Court Runners, Courtmost of their work through Court Runners, Court
Reporters for depositions and Answering Services.Reporters for depositions and Answering Services.
 The VBA is simply offering one more service forThe VBA is simply offering one more service for
which the Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney canwhich the Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney can
outsource.outsource.

8. Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants and theVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants and the
NSVBANSVBA
 NSVBA wants you to know that contracting withNSVBA wants you to know that contracting with
attorneys isattorneys is notnot an easy task.an easy task.
 NSVBA believes that with proper training andNSVBA believes that with proper training and
aggressive marketing, you can be successful.aggressive marketing, you can be successful.
 The NSVBA was formed toThe NSVBA was formed to assistassist the Assistant. Wethe Assistant. We
are here to service, support, network and market onare here to service, support, network and market on
your behalf.your behalf.
 The NSVBA will never take credit for your success.The NSVBA will never take credit for your success.
Your success will rely on your persistence,Your success will rely on your persistence,
perseverance and confidence.perseverance and confidence.

9. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
 Prior to the formation of NSVBA, AttorneysPrior to the formation of NSVBA, Attorneys
were concerned about giving out their clients’were concerned about giving out their clients’
personal and financial information topersonal and financial information to
strangers.strangers.
 Having a legitimate organization specificallyHaving a legitimate organization specifically
for Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants gave thefor Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants gave the
VBA Industry validity.VBA Industry validity.
 The idea to form a professional organizationThe idea to form a professional organization
was developed in the summer of 2007.was developed in the summer of 2007.

10. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
 NSVBA will represent the VBA to ConsumerNSVBA will represent the VBA to Consumer
Bankruptcy Attorneys through BusinessBankruptcy Attorneys through Business
Expos, Conventions and Associations.Expos, Conventions and Associations.
 NSVBA offers their members VBANation, aNSVBA offers their members VBANation, a
GoogleGroup specifically for the NSVBAGoogleGroup specifically for the NSVBA
member and a VBA Blogmember and a VBA Blog
http://www.vbatalk.blogspot.com/.http://www.vbatalk.blogspot.com/.
 Networking and Marketing are priority toNetworking and Marketing are priority to
NSVBA and its’ members.NSVBA and its’ members.

11. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
 NSVBA is a regular Exhibitor at the largest gatheringNSVBA is a regular Exhibitor at the largest gathering
of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys’ conventions andof Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys’ conventions and
conferences; NACBA.conferences; NACBA.
 National Association of Consumer BankruptcyNational Association of Consumer Bankruptcy
Attorneys membership is approximately 1400Attorneys membership is approximately 1400
members.members.
 NSVBA was the only Bankruptcy AssistantNSVBA was the only Bankruptcy Assistant
organization represented at the NACBA Annualorganization represented at the NACBA Annual
Convention and Fall Conference in 2008.Convention and Fall Conference in 2008.

12. Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants and the ABJAVirtual Bankruptcy Assistants and the ABJA
 Many NSVBA members have attended theMany NSVBA members have attended the
ABJA Training and Conferences in recentABJA Training and Conferences in recent
years. Many more attended in the Fall of 2008.years. Many more attended in the Fall of 2008.
 ABJA is the Association of BankruptcyABJA is the Association of Bankruptcy
Judicial Assistants. http://www.abja.org/Judicial Assistants. http://www.abja.org/
 Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants work directlyBankruptcy Judicial Assistants work directly
under Bankruptcy Judges in the U.S. Courts.under Bankruptcy Judges in the U.S. Courts.

13. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
 NSVBA exists to promote and edify theNSVBA exists to promote and edify the
industry of the Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant.industry of the Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant.
 NSVBA strives to give its’ members FirstNSVBA strives to give its’ members First
Class service and support like none offeredClass service and support like none offered
before.before.
 NSVBA will market to Consumer BankruptcyNSVBA will market to Consumer Bankruptcy
Attorneys on behalf of the VBA.Attorneys on behalf of the VBA.
 VBA must do their part to promote NSVBAVBA must do their part to promote NSVBA
and their independent businesses.and their independent businesses.

14. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
 The NSVBA Member Directory is gearedThe NSVBA Member Directory is geared
towards Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys totowards Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys to
findfind youyou, the VBA., the VBA.
 Only NSVBA Certified Members are listed onOnly NSVBA Certified Members are listed on
the NSVBA Member Directory.the NSVBA Member Directory.

15. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
 NSVBA MEMBERSHIPNSVBA MEMBERSHIP
Includes Recorded Webinar Training of BasicIncludes Recorded Webinar Training of Basic
Petition Preparation, VBANation Google Group (FreePetition Preparation, VBANation Google Group (Free
BK training documents can be found here), VBABK training documents can be found here), VBA
Member Directory, representation at NACBA eventsMember Directory, representation at NACBA events
and beginning Chapter 13 Training Pre-requisiteand beginning Chapter 13 Training Pre-requisite
required. (Materials fee extra).required. (Materials fee extra).
 More training sessions (for an additional fee) comingMore training sessions (for an additional fee) coming
soon.soon.

16. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUALNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VIRTUAL
BANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTSBANKRUPTCY ASSISTANTS
This concludes the first part of ourThis concludes the first part of our
Online Introduction to NSVBAOnline Introduction to NSVBA
If you have any questions or would like moreIf you have any questions or would like more
information, you can contact Vikki atinformation, you can contact Vikki at
vikki@nsvba.comvikki@nsvba.com
Or leave a message at 310-213-0007Or leave a message at 310-213-0007