Home Secretarial Services (HSS) is an organization of home-based secretaries, serving many communities and was established in 1985. Each secretary works independently offering different services at different prices. As an independent contractor, each secretary works as his or her own boss, in their own business.
Upon membership to our team, and filling out our membership profile (for customer/secretary compatibility) we will send to you, via telephone, referred customers. These referrals are a direct response to our advertising, so we cannot guarantee the amount of calls. Also, because of our networking team you will receive calls, not just from Home Secretarial Services, but from the other secretaries on the team.
Membership Benefits
Membership benefits include:- Opportunity to receive business from the referrals generated from HSS's advertising.
- A listing on the HSS "Callist" online.
- Participation in the Assistant Bank Program (to help you find that company).
- A link from your listing on the HSS "Callist" online to your web site.
- And, a lot more!
Requirements and Recommendations
We recommend that each secretary be familiar with their own computer and today's most used software. We also recommend that you have at least two years experience in secretarial or administrative assistance position and are familiar in the subject that you wish to advertise.We do not require that you have a business license to join. However, we recommend that you have one if it is needed in your area. Please visit your local city clerk's office for more information.
Upon joining, you must fill out:
- the Secretarial Profile, for customer/secretary compatibility (all members).
- the I-9 form from the Immigration and Naturalization Service to verify work eligibility (USA members only).
USA Secretaries:
Because you are working as an independent contractor, you will probably have to pay estimated taxes quarterly. You should receive form 1099 from any clients who pay you over $600 yearly (your customer may ask you for your Social Security number).
You may need to fill out Schedule "C" from the IRS. Other countries may require other tax related forms.
Our Privacy Policy
Information Collection, Use, and Sharing
We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you. We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.We will use your information to respond to you, regarding the reason you contacted us. We will not share your information with any third party outside of our organization, other than as necessary to fulfill your request, e.g. to ship an order.
Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.
Your Access to and Control Over Information
You may opt out of any future contacts from us at any time. You can do the following at any time by contacting us via the email address, regular mail, or phone number given on our website:
- See what data we have about you, if any.
- Change/correct any data we have about you.
- Have us delete any data we have about you.
- Express any concern you have about our use of your data.
Security
We take precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline.
If you feel that we are not abiding by this privacy policy, you should contact us immediately via telephone at: (614) 762-6555 or (800) 344-8973 or via email.
Current Membership Fees
- $75.00 (U.S. dollars) for secretaries in the United States (U.S. Secretaries) - one full year membership.
- $35.00 (U.S. dollars) for all secretaries in other countries (Non-U.S. Secretaries)
website advertising only - one full year membership.
To Join:
- Send a check or money order, made payable to: Home Secretarial Services.
- Send to: Home Secretarial Services, P.O. Box 27642, Columbus, OH 43227-0642.
- Upon receipt of your check, we will send to you our packet which includes everything you need to get started as a member.
- You can also download and print the I-9 form and Secretary Profile as listed below and send those in with your check to save time.
- Your membership will not start until you are listed on our web site. This will give you a full year of exposure.
To Join Online:
Download files:
- Secretary Profile (.pdf) (for all members)
- I-9 form (.pdf) (for USA membership only)
- Join by Credit Card (if applicable)
- Fax all forms to: (please call for fax number 614-762-6555 or 800-344-8973)
- or, you can mail the Secretary Profile, I-9 form and check or money order (in US funds) to:
Home Secretarial Services P.O. Box 27642, Columbus, OH 43227-0642 - We accept payments in U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, and Yen. Click here to read more about: Paypal
- Click Here for those of you who may have trouble downloading the above forms, we will send hard copies via regular mail.
Why join our team?
- A good way to cut expenses is to advertise with us. Advertising can be expensive. By joining our team you can save on the cost of advertising by taking advantage of the ads we already have in place. Our membership fees go toward advertising on the Internet and in print. Some of our advertising include our web site which rates very high in the search engines under the heading of 'secretarial services." We also advertise in YellowBook in several large cities, many legal and bar associaton directories, periodicals and others.
- By networking with us you will be referred by the other members on our team. We encourage our members to refer other members if they cannot take on a project for any reason.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Please Read
Prices good through February 15, 2011. United States funds apply.
- We require two forms to join the team. The Secretary Profile and the I-9 form. Proof of work eligibility in the U.S. is also required, see the last page of the I-9 form.
- We cannot guarantee any amount of calls will come your way. All calls are a direct response to our advertising. We will however, give you a 30 day, money back guarantee, from the date of the deposit of your check, should you decide not to continue within the first month of membership.
- We cannot be responsible for any actions placed upon the secretary by the public.
- Membership does not include a web page.
- We only accept e-mail attachments from known members. All other e-mail with attachments are rejected.