@carmenFirst, I’d like to commend you for playing the ‘long game’ by rejecting the Lowball Signing Orders proffered currently. This type of action helps you in the short-term as well as in the long-term by ensuring you’re compensated with appropriate remuneration for the professional services you provide.
Second, the insightful overview provided by @Executivenotarysolutions demonstrates the building-block techniques to navigate this business sector as a new business owner.
Third, there’s also much to be learned from taking the time to Research the Notary Cafe database for the immediately available ‘pearls of wisdom’ imparted by other business owners who have generously shared their direct experience.
Here are a few threads to get started . . .
Fourth, REMEMBER to Code the Contact List in your phone! It’ll save you much time & frustration.
Check out this thread for some business entities to AVOID . . . here’s another thread of businesses to AVOID . . .