# Lack of leads **URL:** \ **Category:** Beginner's Questions\ **Created:** [January 30, 2025, 3:10am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992 "2025-01-30T03:10:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 4
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@uchosemorellc Hmmm . . . **Great question!** 🎉 I will add that this is a **very, very common query** posed on this and many other notary/professional signing agent [PSA] forums. There is immediately available information found within the **Notary Cafe** database on this topic that you can find via a database **Search.** This information is a GOLDMINE! Most members express that they find it _ **difficult/NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE to locate** _ the **Search** Function in order to access the wealth of information available within the database. To be helpful, I’ve inserted an image for you & others [_see below_] to help members locate it to unlock the wisdom & knowledge of other members on the forums. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/8/b/8b13c4e27b4ce1d0d48056136b8270b936c3837c.png) In the meantime, _ **I’m referring you to several threads** _ that you’ll find particularly insightful & helpful (see below). There is **much to read & benefit from** within these threads: > [@white\_check\_mark Not Receiving Signing Orders & Wondering How to Check the SATURATION in Your Region?](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/not-receiving-signing-orders-wondering-how-to-check-the-saturation-in-your-region/42885): > > Success (or the lack thereof) is HIGHLY dependent upon the location/region of the US for your home base. It’s a really GOOD idea to Research the “Find a Notary” segment of this website for the existent saturation in one’s current region. Here’s an image of that component of the Notary Cafe navigation ribbon: Remember to access the EXPAND section for defining additional details: The results from this Research you perform will be of great assistance in your business decisio… > [@star IMPORTANT: A Seven-Step Guide to help you Achieve Success =\> Insights regarding whether to start a business (or not . . .) or to CONTINUE (or not . . .)](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/important-a-seven-step-guide-to-help-you-achieve-success-insights-regarding-whether-to-start-a-business-or-not-or-to-continue-or-not/37278): > > If you’re seeking the unadulterated truth, then please read further. If, on the other hand, you’re seeking sugar-coated, misleading, & prevaricating statements, then by all means, please SKIP this Thread . . . ====== STEP 1: There’s a paradigm shift that needs to occur when one charts their course to become a Business Owner by moving away from being an employee. This endeavor is a MARATHON (not a sprint). FIRST & FOREMOST ===\>\>\> Create a solid Business Plan. This will include performing Rese… chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) > [@Finally..a reality check as to how much a notary earns](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/finally-a-reality-check-as-to-how-much-a-notary-earns/22434): > > The NNA has completed a survey of income. Here’s the link: [How much can I earn as a mobile Notary or Signing Agent? | NNA](https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2021/06/how-much-can-i-earn-as-mobile-notary-or-signing-agent?utm_campaign=bulletin20210614&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nnabulletin&utm_content=BodyTitleMobileNotaryIncome&content_type=4&position=2&NNAID=153336141) > **[How much can I earn as a mobile Notary or Signing Agent?](https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2021/06/how-much-can-i-earn-as-mobile-notary-or-signing-agent?utm_campaign=bulletin20210614&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nnabulletin&utm_content=BodyTitleMobileNotaryIncome&content_type=4&position=2&NNAID=153336141)** > > Want to know how much mobile Notaries and Signing Agents can earn in today’s industry? Here’s what we learned from surveys and interviews of Notaries nationwide. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **ABOUT THEFT OF SERVICES/AKA NON-PAYMENT:** > [@Notaries Will Travel](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/notaries-will-travel/1959/20): > > Notary Public “Theft of Services” complaint guidelines If it says, “California only” please look up your State agencies. Even if you are out-of-state but hiring parties are in California, I would suggest you also send to California agencies listed below. Call Email Send “Payment Demand letter” “ Register letter with return receipt “find at Post Office First create a track record of trying to collect funds due, to resolve nonpayment issue. Send email, letters, and CC everyone concerned Le… ====== _ **Accessing the database to locate information about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .** _ 👑 🦢 --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/lack-of-leads/49992)._