| |
 Dear Signing Agents,
You need to REGISTER and have a password to post or reply to discussion topics. Please remember, your password for your listing on 123notary.com is NOT RELATED to and is different from your password on the forum. Your password on the forum can be whatever you want it to be.
|
|
  Be the first person to vote!
| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
tpeanutty
Texas
5 Posts |
 Posted - 03/18/2013 : 8:28:08 PM
|
you know, i think some of you are being a little hard on her..everyone needs to remember when they started. myself, i had a mentor. thats all shes asking for. thanks for the couple of people who had a little gentler attitude. its not all about money guys, its about people too.
send me a message to 281-826-4092, and although im pretty new myself, i will share with you what i do know |
|
|
|
tpeanutty
Texas
5 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2013 : 8:18:41 PM
|
quote:
Originally posted by rm1
Linda,
Thank you so much for the advice! I appreciate it. I would also appreciate any advice anyone else can provide.
I do need advice on how to run a mobile notary business such as billing, necessity of a laptop, special phone, things not taught in class. Unfortunately, I was unable to articulate that in my initial post.
You say that I should have done something about running a small business before jumping into this. Since I have only spent the money to pay for the course, exam, and necessary supplies, I am not "out" much money. The commission is for 4 years, and I feel quite confident I will learn how to run this business long before the commission expires. I do not think I was "jumping" into anything, and I would not offer my services until I know I was able to provide them.
Thank you! :)
R.
|
|
|
|
BBuchler
California
5 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2013 : 1:13:09 PM
|
You are so far from "ready to go" you have no idea.
Why did you become a notary? What did you expect to accomplish being a notary?
What are you willing to pay someone to show you how to start a notary business - because that is what you're asking - and from possible competition on top of it.
There are a lot of good forums out there. Stop posting and start reading. Most have search engines. Search your questions and see the hundreds of answers you can get. There are newbies that ask the same questions you asked, over and over again.
Because unless you're ready to start using your E&O insurance, you are woefully unprepared.
Billing? The fact that you have no idea that "billing" is only done about 1% of the time is a clue about your unpreparedness. Lug around a laser???
Again, reading, reading, reading, will get you 99% of your answers. But only you can answer why you became a Notary Public.
Barbara Buchler
Fullerton Mobile Notary
www.fullertonmobilenotary.com |
|
|
|
LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2013 : 8:13:54 PM
|
The only reason I said that is many fall for the "make $100,000/year" come-on by some advertisers, they throw away their day job and jump in with no idea what to do...and they go bust, with no money to support themselves.
There's a lot you can do. To start, go to the top of this page and click on "find a notary" - do a search by zip code and you'll see how much competition you have - and those are the ones listed just on this site.
You need to study, advertise, market, and yes, it's gonna cost money and take time. Going to take probably a year before you're seeing any real profit - and that's IF you do your homework and study.
Again...Good Luck.
Linda
http://www.columbiacountynotary.webs.com |
|
|
|
rm1
California
2 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2013 : 6:32:04 PM
|
Linda,
Thank you so much for the advice! I appreciate it. I would also appreciate any advice anyone else can provide.
I do need advice on how to run a mobile notary business such as billing, necessity of a laptop, special phone, things not taught in class. Unfortunately, I was unable to articulate that in my initial post.
You say that I should have done something about running a small business before jumping into this. Since I have only spent the money to pay for the course, exam, and necessary supplies, I am not "out" much money. The commission is for 4 years, and I feel quite confident I will learn how to run this business long before the commission expires. I do not think I was "jumping" into anything, and I would not offer my services until I know I was able to provide them.
Thank you! :)
R. |
|
|
|
LindaH
Florida
1754 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2013 : 5:48:57 PM
|
You need to take a good loan signing course to help you learn the basics and get you started. For example, basics such as no, you don't always "lug" your printer around with you - you print at your home or office and go to the signing with the docs. Based on your post, you cannot put yourself out as a loan signer right now - that would not be fair to the hiring companies or the borrowers.
Start with some general notary work so you get a solid handle on your notary laws - you need to know your notary laws cold. In the meantime, find a good loan signing course and study study study.
You also should have done something about learning about running a business before you jumped into this. I'd suggest contacting your local Chamber of Commerce - they may have small business advisors there who can help you.
Good Luck.
Linda
http://www.columbiacountynotary.webs.com |
|
|
|
rm1
California
2 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2013 : 4:52:21 PM
|
I just got my commission and have not done any signing yet. I need to know what I should bring with me and why? What tools and supplies should I carry with me. I have a laser printer. I am not totally clear on why I should have a 2 tier laser printer. I can't imagine lugging that big heavy thing around with me. lol.
I really need advice on the basics. I have never done anything like this before. I don't know much about billing for this; the law or etiquette.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I'm pretty much going into this blind.
I do have E&O insurance. I'm ready to go just not sure where. :)
I am in Ca.
Thank you
R.
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
|
|
| Mobile Notary / Signing Agent Discussion Forum |
© 123notary.com |
|
|
|
Tips for using the forum
The most important feature on the forum is the search box. You can look up a particular word, phrase, name of a company, and see a potentially large list of search results with which you can obtain data. Filters are also valuable. If you want to find popular posts, you can use the number of views filter. You can also see whats new with the active topics link. Email us at info@123notary.com if you need any help using the notary forum.
Resources
The notary public resource page is valuable as it has links to all of the free information pages for notaries. Pages linked to the resource page include a page that teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of your listing. Another page teaches you all the secrets of getting paid. There is a link to our free list of signing companies. There is also a glossary, learning tools, and much more.
If you are a notary, the free tips we give are invaluable.
Popular pages
If you visit 123notary.com often, you might want to visit some of our most popular pages such as the California notary, Texas notary, Florida notary, and New York notary pages to browse the site. We also have valuable pages for notaries such as the free list of signing companies, and the resource page. Please also visit our get notarized and notarized letter page.
|
| |
Newbie needs help starting.
