TX Notary Guy

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  • Computer, Printers and Scanners, oh my…

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    This is where the bulk of your start-up costs are going to come from.  You will need a good computer or laptop, printer, and a scanner. There is a lot to unpack here, so bear with me… I will not even begin to try to tell you what kind of computer or laptop you should…

  • Supplies, Email and Your New Workspace

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    Supplies: There are really not that many supplies that you will need, but these are the supplies that I use and keep on hand.  That includes business cards – you will definitely need some of those.  It seems like there is always a Business Card printing deal to be had somewhere, so just keep your…

  • Something New – Part 2

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    I have had a busy few days doing something that I only do once a month…usually. Being a Notary is interesting. You will ocassionally get requests to do stuff. Fun stuff, boring stuff, just stuff. As a Notary, you are considered a ‘Trusted Party’ and as such, you can do site inspections for all variety…

  • Bonding and E&O Insurance – Umbrella too

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    In order to work as an NSA, you must be Bonded and Insured.  Working through NNA makes this process easy.  When you first start, you can get set up with both through their providers / affiliates / friends / folks they work with – I am not sure of the actual relationship, I just know…

  • Now What?

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    I have my Commission.  I am a Notary and Notary Signing Agent.  Now what? Now what indeed.  I didn’t know.  I spent a lot of time on a bunch of websites.   I found blogs and forums and videos and any number of sites that provided information and advice and many that promised to help me…

  • Getting Started

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    OK, so, you’ve learned about me, you’ve learned about what I think about these $100k a year programs and you’re still here.  Whew! Now, finally, your patience has paid off and we can get into the good stuff.  Let’s talk about how to get started and get you up and running.  First things first, you…

  • The 6 Figure Notary – Fact or Fiction

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    About six months after I started working as a Notary, another friend told me she wanted to get into the business.  I offered to help her get started and offered all variety of advice, suggestions, and recommendations.  She is very much a product of the Internet.  She wants to believe what people tell her.  She…

  • My Story

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    Welcome back. For every Notary out there, there is a story. Some are likely more interesting than others.  Judge them at your leisure.  This is my story…be nice. Before becoming a Notary, I had a great career.  I spent 22 of 25 years in a career that I really liked – in an industry that…

  • So, You Want to be a Notary

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    So, You Want to be a Notary? Lots of kids grow up thinking they want to be famous.  They want to be an actor / actress, musician or maybe a sports personality.  They want all the trappings, which includes fans and strangers coming up to them asking for their picture or their autograph.  Eventually, their…