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Successful Notary Tip #2 - Network
2008-02-06 00:14:00 One way to increase your chances of success as a notary is to network with other notaries. An easy way to do this is to read and participate on the many popular notary boards, such as Notary Rotary, Go Mobile Notary, and Mobile Notary Network (view MyNotarySource for a comprehensive list). There you will find new and experienced notaries that you can learn from, get your questions answered and exchange marketing ideas with. When you first log on to a board it is always good to read and get a feel for the board before you post. Once you feel comfortable you can introduce yourself to let your voice be heard. The board I recommend the most for newbies is Mobile Notary Network because the notaries are friendly and helpful.Another way to network with other notaries is contact local notaries in your area to set up a referral system. Because I have been in contact with other Long Beach notaries, I can easily refer business to them that I am unable to accept. If am presented with an assign...
What Is An Apostille? Why Do I Need One?
2008-02-04 21:24:00 Do you have a document that needs to be authenticated by a California Apostille prior to being sent internationally?The Document Diva provides easy and painless California Apostille services.Why work with us?Sending documents internationally can be a difficult and time consuming process if not done correctly. It is important to entrust your documents for Apostille to an experienced professional. Our Apostille services are guaranteed!Unlike other services that require you travel to their office or to put your document at risk by using courier services to send your document, The Document Diva provides pick and delivery of your documents (Los Angeles & Orange County clients) to ensure the safe delivery of your documents each and every time.Most Apostilles can be completed in 2 to 3 business days. We also offer expedited, same-day service.The Document Diva has processed Apostilles for a variety of documents, such as power of attorneys, adoptions, marriage licenses, trademark filings...
What Is An Apostille? Why Do I Need One?
2008-02-04 21:24:00 Do you have a document that needs to be authenticated by a California Apostille prior to being sent internationally?The Document Diva provides easy and painless California Apostille services.Why work with us?Sending documents internationally can be a difficult and time consuming process if not done correctly. It is important to entrust your documents for Apostille to an experienced professional. Our Apostille services are guaranteed!Unlike other services that require you travel to their office or to put your document at risk by using courier services to send your document, The Document Diva provides pick and delivery of your documents (Los Angeles & Orange County clients) to ensure the safe delivery of your documents each and every time.Most Apostilles can be completed in 2 to 3 business days. We also offer expedited, same-day service.The Document Diva has processed Apostilles for a variety of documents, such as power of attorneys, adoptions, marriage licenses, trademark filings...
Mortgage Loan Trends - Jan 2008
2008-01-29 05:31:00 Thankfully, my loan signing business has picked up these last two months. I hope this trend continues but I have noticed some differences amongst these batch of refinancers.High income earners - $80,000 a year and upMore single women refinancing their loansLoan signings in affluent areaI do not know if these trends are nationwide, or just what I have been experiencing, but this would seem to reflect the stricter requirements now imposed by banks to refinance. So the more money you earn and the higher your credit score the more likely you will be able to get a loan in 2008 . More About: Trends , Mortgage
Mortgage Loan Trends - Jan 2008
2008-01-29 05:31:00 Thankfully, my loan signing business has picked up these last two months. I hope this trend continues but I have noticed some differences amongst these batch of refinancers.High income earners - $80,000 a year and upMore single women refinancing their loansLoan signings in affluent areaI do not know if these trends are nationwide, or just what I have been experiencing, but this would seem to reflect the stricter requirements now imposed by banks to refinance. So the more money you earn and the higher your credit score the more likely you will be able to get a loan in 2008 . More About: Trends , Mortgage
In A Notary Public We Trust
2008-01-23 03:44:00 I am often amazed at how much trust people put in me because I am a Notary Public . I have had a husband leave his baby in the room while he went out to the car to get his identification (I could tell his wife was not too happy with this one when she walked into the room but who could blame her), credit cards and check books have been left in my presence, and clients have been more than willingly to pay me for my notary services even before the notarization has been completed.This bold level of trust shows two things: 1) most people are naturally very trusting and 2) the general public puts their trust in you because as a notary you are an officer of the state who has been entrusted with great responsibility.It is quite an honor to be so highly esteemed and I do everything possible to maintain this trust. More About: Trust
In A Notary Public We Trust
2008-01-23 03:44:00 I am often amazed at how much trust people put in me because I am a Notary Public . I have had a husband leave his baby in the room while he went out to the car to get his identification (I could tell his wife was not too happy with this one when she walked into the room but who could blame her), credit cards and check books have been left in my presence, and clients have been more than willingly to pay me for my notary services even before the notarization has been completed.This bold level of trust shows two things: 1) most people are naturally very trusting and 2) the general public puts their trust in you because as a notary you are an officer of the state who has been entrusted with great responsibility.It is quite an honor to be so highly esteemed and I do everything possible to maintain this trust. More About: Trust
Should You Tip Your Local Notary?
2008-01-20 06:53:00 Like most webmasters I am able to view statistics on visitors to my notary blog. One of the statistics provides me with the string of keywords visitors use to reach my site.An interesting set of keywords that were used recently was "do you tip a notary public" and "how much to tip a notary" so I thought, "hmm, this would make a good blog."I feel that notarizing documents is a service, and just like in a restaurant you tip for good service. Especially, if you have contracted for mobile notary services and the notary has traveled to you at a late hour or has accommodated a last minute request.In some states a notary can only charge $2 per signature or their travel fee is limited by state laws so tipping an extra $5 or $10 I am sure would be appreciated.Related posts:Do You Need A Mobile Notary ?Mobile Notary - Traveling From Here to There More About: Local
Should You Tip Your Local Notary?
2008-01-20 06:53:00 Like most webmasters I am able to view statistics on visitors to my notary blog. One of the statistics provides me with the string of keywords visitors use to reach my site.An interesting set of keywords that were used recently was "do you tip a notary public" and "how much to tip a notary" so I thought, "hmm, this would make a good blog."I feel that notarizing documents is a service, and just like in a restaurant you tip for good service. Especially, if you have contracted for mobile notary services and the notary has traveled to you at a late hour or has accommodated a last minute request.In some states a notary can only charge $2 per signature or their travel fee is limited by state laws so tipping an extra $5 or $10 I am sure would be appreciated.Related posts:Do You Need A Mobile Notary ?Mobile Notary - Traveling From Here to There More About: Local
Internet Funny Cartoons
2008-01-18 22:14:00 A few good laughs. TGIF!(Click on image to enlarge) More About: Funny , Internet , Cartoons
Internet Funny Cartoons
2008-01-18 22:14:00 A few good laughs. TGIF!(Click on image to enlarge) More About: Funny , Internet , Cartoons
Notaries - Supplement Your Income
2008-01-18 06:45:00 This post was inspired by Barbara Linker, a San Diego Notary. Recently she blogged about how she increased her income by adding additional services to her business.During the real estate boom many notaries were able to make a comfortable living as a Loan Signing Agent. As thousands of people refinanced their homes, thousands of notaries were required to notarize their loans. Notaries all over the country traveled to people's home to conveniently notarize their loan in the comfort of their home.Now that the real estate market has slowed many are experiencing a decrease in their business. Whereas previously some were working full-time notarizing 20 to 30 loans a month, now they are surprised to notarize 10.The reality is that never before was being a notary considered a career option. The real estate industry is the only thing that made notarizing documents a full-time job. So if you are a notary or are thinking about becoming one it would be smart to consider what other service you ... More About: Income , Supplement
Notaries - Supplement Your Income
2008-01-18 06:45:00 This post was inspired by Barbara Linker, a San Diego Notary. Recently she blogged about how she increased her income by adding additional services to her business.During the real estate boom many notaries were able to make a comfortable living as a Loan Signing Agent. As thousands of people refinanced their homes, thousands of notaries were required to notarize their loans. Notaries all over the country traveled to people's home to conveniently notarize their loan in the comfort of their home.Now that the real estate market has slowed many are experiencing a decrease in their business. Whereas previously some were working full-time notarizing 20 to 30 loans a month, now they are surprised to notarize 10.The reality is that never before was being a notary considered a career option. The real estate industry is the only thing that made notarizing documents a full-time job. So if you are a notary or are thinking about becoming one it would be smart to consider what other service you ... More About: Income , Supplement
Success Notary Tip #1 - Answer Your Phone
2008-01-18 06:15:00 As a notary, your cell phone is your lifeline to receiving new business. If you do not answer your phone then the caller is likely to hang up and dial the next notary on the list.Because our cell phones are so important to our notary business, I am often shocked at how many notaries do not answer their phones.I recently had a gentlemen tell me that he was surprised to get a live person when I answered my phone. He had tried several other notaries and I was the only one that actually answered his call.Great customer service not only sets you apart but it also guarantees repeat business. One way to deliver great customer service is make sure your phone is always in ear shot so that you can easily answer your phone.Even with the best intentions there are times when you are going to miss a call. I have found it extremely helpful to ask in my voicemail greeting that the caller "leave a message as I am able to return most phone calls within 15 minutes."Being a notary requires that you are... More About: Phone , Answer , Success , Notary
Successful Notary Tip #1 - Answer Your Phone
2008-01-18 06:15:00 As a notary, your cell phone is your lifeline to receiving new business. If you do not answer your phone then the caller is likely to hang up and dial the next notary on the list.Because our cell phones are so important to our notary business, I am often shocked at how many notaries do not answer their phones.I recently had a gentlemen tell me that he was surprised to get a live person when I answered my phone. He had tried several other notaries and I was the only one that actually answered his call.Great customer service not only sets you apart but it also guarantees repeat business. One way to deliver great customer service is make sure your phone is always in ear shot so that you can easily answer your phone.Even with the best intentions there are times when you are going to miss a call. I have found it extremely helpful to ask in my voicemail greeting that the caller "leave a message as I am able to return most phone calls within 15 minutes."Being a notary requires that you are... More About: Phone , Answer , Notary
New Series - Sucessful Notary Tips
2008-01-18 06:07:00 This series, Successful Notary Tips , will be devoted to ideas to set you apart from the average notary, in other words ideas to bring you more business.Feel free to share ideas that have worked for you. More About: Series
Attn: California State Employees
2008-01-13 03:11:00 Are you taking advantage of all the benefits available to you? Is your family financially secure in the event of a medical emergency? Are you able to cover your expenses if you are unable to work due to an accident or illness? If you answered no to any of these questions, then you will want to take advantage of the benefits available through a California state fraternal association. Supplemental benefits are offered to help insure the health and wealth of your family when you need it the most. The California fraternal association is open to all state employees and is in no way affiliated with any collective bargaining union. It is a state employee fraternal association which sponsors good will and harmonious relations with all sectors within state service. Benefits of membership: Access to benefits through Aflac, the #1 supplemental benefit carrier in the U.S. Access to life insurance products through New York Life. ... More About: Employees , State
Preparing Your Living Trust or Will Is A Must
2008-01-09 08:43:00 It is unfortunate how often as a notary you are called to notarize a will or living trust for an individual that is on their death bed. It makes for a very sad situation when your client is someone that is dying and you are called to notarize their last wishes.This familiar scenario illustrates how important it is to begin your estate planning process before an emergency arises. Very few of us want to think about our death but if you have assets that you want to transfer as painlessly as possible to your heirs, then it is VERY important that you take the time to prepare a living trust or will.It only takes a $100,000 in assets to send your heirs to probate court, which is a notoriously long and costly process. It took over a year to resolve the probate case that resulted from my husband's father's death. Going through probate is something I would not want to wish on anyone.Prep aring your will or living trust can be prepared in a cost effective manner using the expert services at L... More About: Living , Trust
Clarify, Clarify! Before the Notary Appointment
2008-01-08 04:02:00 Today, I learned an important lesson, the importance of clarifying your statements when a client calls for a potential notarization.A lady called me inquiring about notarizing her documents. I informed her that the notary would be $10 per signature but she heard $10 per person.At the time I did not think it was a big deal because she stated that the notary would just consist of a couple of documents and I figured that I would clarify any misunderstandings before I started the notarization. Let's just say that was not the best idea...It turned out that the notarization was for a couple that was purchasing a timeshare in Las Vegas and the documents needed a total of six signatures! On previous occasions when I encountered similar situations this has never been a problem because the client understood and we proceeded with the notarization.This time the client did not want to proceed even after I explained to him that $10 per signature was what any California notary would charge.Fortun... More About: Notary , Clar
Motivational, Inspirational Quotes
2008-01-07 03:26:00 These are a few quotes that will inspire me this year:"Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction." John F. Kennedy (1917 - 1963)35th President of the United States "Champions are made from something deep inside - a desire, a dream, and a vision." Muhammad Ali (1942 - )American boxing champion "The worth of a life is not determined by a single failure or a solitary success." Kevin Kline (1947- )American actor as in "The Emperor's Club (2002)"Just go out there and do what you have to do." Martina Navratilova (1956 - )Czechoslovakian-born tennis champion"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)Hall of Fame baseball player More About: Inspirational , Quotes , Motivational
Hilarious Cute Kid Videos
2008-01-05 05:50:00 Two videos that will crack you up. You gotta love kids! More About: Videos , Cute , Hilarious
Ask a Notary a Question...
2008-01-03 22:40:00 Are you someone that needs a document notarized? Are you considering becoming a notary? Are you a notary looking for help getting started?Well, if any of the above questions sound like you I'm here to help. Drop me an e-mail with your question and I'll be happy to answer. More About: Question , Notary
Mobile Notary - Traveling From Here to There
2008-01-03 02:55:00 The wonderful thing about being a mobile notary public is that you get to travel from location to location and from city to city meeting great people and notarizing a variety of documents.During my four year tenure as a notary I have traveled thousands miles and I have met hundreds of people. Whether I am performing a loan signing, providing Apostille services, or notarizing a one page document(ex. grant deed) it is a pleasure to encounter such variety.My coverage area is Southern California, particularly Los Angeles & Orange County. Below are a few of the cities I travel to as a mobile notary:Long Beach, Signal Hill, Wilmington, San Pedro, Carson, Lakewood, Harbor City, Seal Beach, Hawaiian Gardens, Surfside, Lomita, Los Alamitos, Sunset Beach, Bellflower, Aramount, Artesia, Gardena, Cypress, Rancho Palos Verdes, Compton, Palos Verdes Peninsula, La Palma, Cerritos, Lynwood, Torrance, Stanton, Westminster, South Gate, Lawndale, Midway City, Lawndale, Norwalk, Redondo Beach, Anah... More About: Mobile , Notary , Traveling
Mortgage Loan Officers - Customer Service 101
2008-01-01 21:12:00 "The only foundation of real business is service."Henry Ford (1863-1947)American industrialist, inventor Correct me if I'm wrong, but mortgage loan officers stand to make a pretty sizable commission when their loans fund so why do many deliver such poor customer service? One simple thing that can make a difference between a client signing and not signing their loan documents is the ability to get their questions answered in a timely manner. The Notary Signing Agent may be the only person the borrowers meet in person during the loan qualification process. We are neutral parties in the transaction; we represent neither the lender nor the loan officer. If a borrower has a question we are allowed to answer the "what" but not the "why" so that is why it's so important that borrowers are able to get their questions answered once they are at the signing table. Below are two real life examples: Scenario#1 - How the process should go: I arrive at the borrower's home with loan docum... More About: Customer Service , Service , Customer , Loan , Mortgage
End of Year Notary Review
2008-01-01 19:30:00 Gratefully, I'm here to welcome in another year; today is the first day of 2008. Thanks to the declining mortgage industry, 2007 was full of financial ups and downs. I started the year performing at least ten loan signings a month but by August I was happy to do one a month. All was not lost though because December brought an increase in business.In December, I completed six loan signings for LSI and ServiceLink, several Apostilles going to India, and three loan signings from a mortgage company in Oklahoma that had a client in Long Beach who was purchasing investment property in Tulsa.All of this notary work led to closing 2007 on a high note. I hope this is a good sign for my notary business in 2008. More About: Review , Notary , Year
Blog Transition Period
2007-12-14 04:01:00 I'm in a transition period with regards to my blog. This blog will soon be totally dedicated to mobile notary tips with information for fellow notaries and the general public. In the coming weeks I will be starting a Wordpress blog committed to discussing technology, blogging, the Internet, marketing, and business from a woman's point of view. I'm excited but anxious about all the steps required.I look forward to sharing and learning along the way. More About: Blog , Transition , Transit , Period
FREE Market Research with Google Alerts
2007-12-10 21:47:00 According to Google , Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results. You are able to receive alerts for any search term you use choose, and currently your results come from news, blogs, groups, web, video, or all by comprehensive search of them all. The frequency of the alerts are set by you - daily, weekly, or as it happens.You may be thinking, "And why do I need to set up a Google Alert?" My top reasons to set up a Google Alert:keep track of industry newsresearch competitionto be alerted if anyone mentions you, your company, or blogClick here to learn how to set up your own Google Alerts.(Click on graphic to enlarge) More About: Research , Market , Market research , Free
Friday Funny - 2008 Naked Fireman's Calendar
2007-12-07 22:53:00 Made you look! Too cute! More About: Funny , Friday , Calendar , 2008
Friday Funnie - Walmart Cake
2007-12-07 22:37:00 From now on my posts on Friday s will be lighthearted and funny. By the end of the week you're exhausted so a good laugh won't hurt.I received this in an e-mail. It was brought to use by our friends at Walmart :"It took me a minute, but is worth figuring it out! Make sure you read the story under the picture?" Keep in mind this actually really did happen!!!! This is someone who was moving from an insurance claims office.Okay, so this is how I imagine this conversation went: Wal-Mart Employee: 'Hello 'dis Walmarts, how can I help you?' Customer: ' I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week.' Wal-Mart Employee: 'What you want on the cake?' Customer: 'Best Wishes Suzanne' and underneath that 'We will miss you'. More About: Cake
Blog Tip - If You Can't Speak, Write
More articles from this author:2007-12-06 22:26:00 I've heard plenty of marketing gurus tout the amazing benefits of public speaking. They speak of how it will grow your business by leaps and bounds as you fill theaters with people waiting to buy what you're selling.The only problem is not everyone is a good speaker. Just because you can stand and speak in front of crowd without getting nervous doesn't mean you should. Having the title President, CEO, or Manager doesn't make you an amazing public speaker.Personally, I'm not a bad public speaker but thanks to English 101 I'm a better writer so that's why I blog. Blog ging has it's own drawbacks as there's more than a little trepidation about publishing a blog to an unknown audience of hundreds, if not thousands. Facing a large audience can be a little unnerving but once you focus on your thoughts and your topic at hand, then you're on your way. I've been blogging for almost six months and I've written over a hundred blogs. I can no longer be stopped! So if you're one of t... More About: Write , Speak 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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