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Elizabeth started the topic Questions for Stephanie in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sorry, I have more questions that have come up from our lessons.

1) Do you wait for credit card payments to post before starting work?

2)Do you recommend we track our work for our customers by the minute, or should we charge in increments, say 15-minute chunks?

3)How/Do you tell a client you’re using a subcontractor?

4)Do subcontractors need…[Read more]
Elizabeth started the topic Small Business Development Center in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 3 days ago

One of the resources that has been mentioned in our lessons is using our local SBDC(Small Business Development Center). I had my intake appointment with them and found out the amount of work they do for you for free is amazing.

They can give you info on the types of company to start, LLC, sole proprietor, etc, and they’ll walk you through the…[Read more]
APHA Member Services wrote a new post 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Audrey Kilgore replied to the topic Live Session #2 Recording is here! (And future meeting links) in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 4 days ago

I got it now. Thanks!
Elizabeth replied to the topic Live Session #2 Recording is here! (And future meeting links) in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 4 days ago

I’m so sorry I must be completely missing it. Where is the link to the first recorded session?
Jennifer Gnerlich started the topic Recommended path to launching the business in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hello,

I may be asking this way too early, but I finally got through Lesson 4. There is A LOT of info in there. My confusion is where to start and what the progression/flow should look like. Contact a business attorney first and then a CPA? Vice versa? Everything at once?
Jennifer Gnerlich replied to the topic Searching USPTO in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 4 days ago

You can search the USPTO but I have not idea what to make of the output. Do we just list under goods and services?

Jennifer
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Live Session #2 Recording is here! (And future meeting links) in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 4 days ago

So sorry, Audrey! Thank you for letting me know. I failed to upload the link properly.

I updated the post so you can click on the word HERE in the original post for the live session. Just to be safe I am going to post it in this reply as well. Reach back out to me if it still isn’t working for you!

LIVE SESSION #2 LINK HERE

Thanks,
Steph
Audrey Kilgore replied to the topic Live Session #2 Recording is here! (And future meeting links) in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Good morning Stephanie,

I am unable to locate the link for the recorded Live Session #2. Please assist if you will.

Thank you kindly.
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Links to Insurance Brokers and Carriers in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Hello,

Here is the link to the list of insurance brokers and carriers that we talked about in our live session!

Here is the link for the overview of the types of insurance.

Here is the link to insurance terminology and questions to ask.

I hope this info is helpful!
Steph
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA started the topic Live Session #2 Recording is here! (And future meeting links) in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Good morning all!

HERE is the recording of our second live session from 10/7/25!

Our next live sessions are as follows:
Monday 11/3/25 12:00pm Central Live Session #3 Zoom Link HERE
Tuesday 11/18/25 4:00pm Central Bonus Session Zoom Link HERE
Tuesday 12/9/25 1:00pm Central Live Session #4 – Let’s Launch! Zoom Link HERE
Elizabeth replied to the topic Questions in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 4 weeks ago

Nevermind saw the links you gave in the other post!
Elizabeth replied to the topic Questions in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 4 weeks ago

Stephanie,

Do you happen to have some examples of good software for managing a PA practice so we can use it to look up costs? Also do most advocates use software that has built-in invoicing etc, or use separate fiance/invoice software for that?

Thank you!
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Questions in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 4 weeks ago

Hello!

Here is the new link to the code of ethics on NAHAC’s website.

Here is the new link to the code of ethics on PACB’s website.

I am giving this info to our technical director to get the links on the lesson updated. I am also checking on a nice printable/downloadable version of the APHA professional code.

Thanks!
Steph
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Ethics Questions in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 4 weeks ago

Hi Rebecca!

I apologize I missed seeing this post in the middle of all the others.

Great questions, these are exactly the kinds of real-life situations that make ethics such an important part of advocacy!

For the first scenario, having a nurse take a client’s blood pressure would be fine as long as the client gives clear consent for both the r…[Read more]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic HIPAA Question in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 4 weeks ago

Great questions!

This course is meant to teach best practices around legal and ethical considerations, but it doesn’t include specific business tools or platforms. That’s because third-party options change often, and what works best can really depend on your business setup and client needs.

I recommend doing a quick search for things like “HI…[Read more]
Marilyn Kier BCPA BCTMB LMT replied to the topic HIPAA Question in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 1 month ago

While the legal considerations course provided sample HIPAA paperwork for potential clients to sign, I also did not see any resources for using a particular HIPAA compliant platform for client communications. Does a resource list exist in one of our course handbooks?
Rebecca Share-Howard started the topic HIPAA Question in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 1 month ago

Hi,

In the legal considerations lesson she mentioned the need to send contracts in a HIPAA compliant manner. Is there a list of resources for this?
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Questions in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 1 month ago

Thank you for letting me know about the broken links! I will pass this on to the technical team to get those fixed. I will also look into a downloadable version of the APHA professional code.

Are you taking the BCPA exam during this fall session? If so, you may be able to hold completing that lesson until after your test. It is tricky because the…[Read more]
Stephanie Schulz, BCPA replied to the topic Searching USPTO in the forum APHA Academy 100 Days to Launch (Fall 2025) 1 month ago

Hi Rebecca!

Yes, you didn’t do anything wrong. I actually have this change in the information I share during our next live session. The website information has changed since she recorded that video, it is no longer TESS and is the USPTO.gov website that you identified.

To make sure I am understanding correctly, you used the USPTO website and it…[Read more]
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