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This newsletter is a little different, not so many articles but some important info I thought should be circulated right now. Though some of it may seem a bit harsh, I think we can stay positive about the future while still being realistic about today. DEADBEAT COMPANIES I’m hearing reports from too many notaries that [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2008 :: Topic = General Business,Newsletter
These days we can’t afford to pay for things we don’t need or lose any of our hard-earned money through scams. That’s why it’s especially troubling that the number of scams and fraud have doubled or tripled in the last few months. The “work-from-home” offers are particularly disgusting since they prey on those who need [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2008 :: Topic = General Business,Internet Tips
A special thanks to Steven Rice, Elite Mobile Notary, who generously offered to share a list of deadbeat companies he’s compiled from visits to various websites and his own experience. Steve is a dual notary public and notary signing agent serving western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. These days especially, no one should do work without [...]
Posted: September 13th, 2008 :: Topic = General Business
Summer hasn’t started yet and we’re already seeing wild weather around the country: tornadoes, floods, severe thunderstorms, heat waves, and freak snow storms. And now we can’t eat raw tomatoes! Hope all of you and your families are safe and well. Several announcements before we get to the articles this month: SAVE $20 TWICE! First, [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 :: Topic = General Business,Newsletter
Our Featured Notary for June is Vivian Ladd, owner of Ladd’s Notary Service in Prescott, Arizona. Vivian became a notary in the 70s but began her career as a notary public and signing agent in 2002. She’s a National Notary Association Certified Signing Agent. Vivian Ladd Notary Public/Certified Signing Agent Prescott, Arizona Q: Vivian, when [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 :: Topic = Featured Notary
If you’ve used Google Maps, MSN Live, or Yahoo Maps, you’re aware that you can find businesses by entering queries directly in the search bar. Did you know that you can add your signing agent listing for free? Because these listings come up on the top of the page for search results, even before any [...]
Posted: June 11th, 2008 :: Topic = Internet Tips,Notary Marketing
Notary and Loan Signing work has been lean lately, and I know that many have had to find other work to pay the bills. Some are “hangin’ tough” but are really taking a hit financially and may be at the point of having to find alternate or additional work, too. I’d like to share what [...]
Posted: June 10th, 2008 :: Topic = Other Income
As mentioned in previous articles, I work in a hospital. Requests for notarizations are as diverse as the patients we serve. Notaries who serve in the hospital setting are never sure what they will be asked to notarized which makes life exciting and/or terrifying depending upon the level of competence and knowledge of the notary. [...]
Posted: June 9th, 2008 :: Topic = Notary Education
Realty Signatures, home of the “Preferred Notary,” has been providing five-star notary service since 2003. Founder Andrew Springfield explained how his company differs from the others: Since starting in real estate in 1985, I have always believed a better signing agent ensures a more satisfying closing experience for everybody. “Our mobile notaries are typically settlement [...]
Posted: June 9th, 2008 :: Topic = General Business,Internet Tips
On May 15, 2008, I arrived at the Renaissance Hotel and Highland and Hollywood Center in Hollywood, California, for the 16th Annual NACBA Convention. NACBA is the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. This is the largest gathering of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in the nation. For the American Association of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants, being an [...]
Posted: June 8th, 2008 :: Topic = Other Income