Notaries Public Are Formidable!
by Virginia (Vikki) Watanabe, Notary Signing Agent, Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant
As I sat down to write this, my last article for 2007… Wait! Really? 2007 is gone??? As I was saying, as I sat down to write this, I began thinking about our industry as Notaries Public. We go through lots of ups and downs. Most of us know the ebb and flow of the loan signing business, so we know when not to expect a lot of business and adjust accordingly. Some of us hold part-time jobs, some hold full-time jobs. Most of us are self employed.
If you hold a part-time job, I imagine you take on extra hours to make up for the slow periods of loan signings. For those with full-time jobs, I’m sure you’re glad you have a full-time job when it’s been slow! For myself, I have often wished I had a full-time job to go to when it gets slow. Nevertheless, truth be told, I was made for self-employment.
I love the challenge of figuring out how and where the next assignment will come from. Thankfully, the Signing Services, Title Companies and Mortgage Companies always come through in a pinch. I will never cease to say, “Thank You,” for all the assignments you have given me when times are slow.
But, now here we are at the end of 2007. And, one way or another, we made it.
We are a formidable group. Strong and determined men and women. We stand firm for our fees. We get the job done when needed. And, one way or another, we always seem to make that last pick up at FedEx or UPS for next day delivery!
So, for now, I hope this Christmas is a special time for you. Whatever holiday you celebrate, celebrate it well. Take time out to spend with your family and those who are “like family.” Cherish your days, because they go by so quickly.
I hope to continue doing my business as Notary Signing Agent. It will always be my first love. My new business is Field Service Inspections. Much to my surprise, this turned into a full-time business as of September of 2007.
My business as a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant continues to flourish. One attorney in San Francisco (I’m in Los Angeles) always calls me first to prepare his bankruptcy petitions. (Watch for more news about the American Association of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants in the next few months.)
Finally, to all Notaries Public: JOB WELL DONE! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
©Copyright Virginia (Vikki) Watanabe. All rights reserved. Vikki Watanabe is a notary signing agent in Gardena, California. She also assists attorneys as a Virtual Bankruptcy Assistant and recently formed the American Association of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, a national non-profit organization. Learn more about her at GoGetNotary.com/Get/AMVMobile or AWVirtualBankruptcyPetitions.