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Preparation Work When Starting a Petition
Having helped numerous people in training to become a VBA, we have had the opportunity to help them form best practices in petition work. One mistake that many newly trained VBAs make when given a...
Bankruptcy FundamentalsBankruptcy and Online Discovery Methods
Virtual bankruptcy assistants are trained professionals who work for licensed bankruptcy attorneys nationwide. One of the many methods they use for every case is an Internet search for liens...
Bankruptcy CareerHow Economic Hardship Affects Your Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant Service
When the economy struggles, bankruptcy filings rise — and so does demand for Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants. Learn how economic hardship fuels this career opportunity.
Bankruptcy Q&A713 Training.com Q&A
These packages will educate a person with no prior knowledge or experience in bankruptcy on how to prepare petitions, both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies, develop a business strategy, and how...
Bankruptcy CareerMarketing Your Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant Business
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Bankruptcy FundamentalsThe Hair Piece that Could
When drafting bankruptcy petitions, it is very important to document and report ALL allowable monthly expenses that the debtor has.
Petition Drafting TipsHow to Report Expenses for Debtors with Separate Households
When you are drafting a bankruptcy petition for a couple who is separated and maintain their own separate households, there is a nearly complete duplication of all expenses, including things such as...
Bankruptcy Q&ARecent Bankruptcy Q&A
Below are some recent bankruptcy questions and answers:
Bankruptcy Q&ARecent Bankruptcy Q&A
Question:I have a debtor who has several wage garnishments filed and some are already being deducted from his paycheck. My question is do I list these on Schedule F as well as entering info on...
Tools, Tech & TalkThe Myth About Bankruptcy Software
Here at 713 Training, we are often asked “Which bankruptcy software should I buy?”
Bankruptcy FundamentalsWill $5 Per Gallon Gasoline “Fuel” Bankruptcy?
It's the right time to be in the bankruptcy business, and here is just one more example why — gasoline that costs $5 per gallon.
Bankruptcy CareerHow You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
Here at 713 Training, we are routinely asked “What should I charge for my VBA services”, or even worse, we are called AFTER the person has agreed to offer their in-demand skills for less than they...