Laura Vestanen, US Notary Public
Point Roberts, WA, USA
(604) 484-3681
Effective and practical techniques to get notary work outside the loan industry
The 6th Edition - 2012 - paperback
book is available at most online booksellers.
This new edition is a greatly expanded
and fun paperback
book.
Chapter titles
Introduction: Talking
about marketing in an original new way
Chapter 1: How long
it will take you to make a living
Chapter 2: Types of
documents that may require notarization and where to find the work
Chapter 3: You know
you are working too hard when... part1
Chapter 4: Finding
local hidden opportunities
Chapter 5: Promotional
materials and advertisements
Chapter 6: Low-cost,
low-tech internet marketing
Chapter 7: You know
you are working too hard when... part 2
Chapter 8: Networking
organizations
Chapter 9: Tips on phoning
and arriving unannounced
Chapter 10: Medical offices and retirement facilities
Chapter 11: Non-profit organizations
Chapter 12: You know you are working too hard when... part3
Chapter 13: Protect yourself from lawyers
Chapter 14: General tips
Chapter 15: Techniques for thinking more creatively
Chapter 16: Tales of a Traveling Notary
Appendix A: Where to find blank legal forms
Appendix B: How to write a press release
Appendix C: Sample
press release
The advantages of being a mobile notary
providing general services
*You work from home.
*You are paid at the appointment – not by a check in the mail one or two months after the loan closes.
*You have the opportunity to help people who have transportation problems, such as the elderly.
*You meet a wide variety of people.
*If you are already a loan Notary Signing Agent, you get general work to supplement your loan work.
*Work is very interesting: you never know what the next phone call will bring.
*You work for the best boss in the world - you!
This text assumes you know your state's notary public regulations thoroughly.
This text is not recommended for notaries in states with very restricted travel fees, including AZ, CT, and MD. Notaries in those states will not be able to cover their car expenses and other overhead expenses.
Authoress
Laura Vestanen has been a notary public for over 15 years in two states and has performed 15,000+ notarizations. Before launching her own full time notary public business, she was the Manager of a successful law firm for ten years. She worked in various law firms in California for twenty years with specialties in elder law, business law, personal injury law, family law, intellectual property law, criminal law, immigration law, international law, and real estate law.
Excerpt
The most successful notaries do far more than just hand out cards. They do area research, create a business plan, and mount a strategic marketing campaign. This booklet gives you more than just a list of ideas for marketing your notary services.
You will learn:
and which you don’t
*How to find the hidden work opportunities in your
area
*How to interpret the resultant data to recognize
potential clients
*Which government agencies offer free professional
consultations
*The types of documents needing notarization and
the people who need them
*How to get referrals
*How to get yourself known in your community
*How to handle specific types of signing situations
Cover photo (above) by Jim Juris.
Copyright 2012 Jim Juris and Laura Vestanen.
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