# Tips for new Notary Signing Agents **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking For Advice\ **Created:** [February 1, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/tips-for-new-notary-signing-agents/38529 "2023-02-01T21:59:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/tips-for-new-notary-signing-agents/38529/2 "2023-02-01T22:54:19Z")
@flannerynotaryservices Oh Boy! There is a GOLDMINE of data already available within the database of the **Notary Cafe** forums! _ **The information there is very insightful & helpful, too!** _ Plus, it’s always wise to _ **research & vet a new client** _ prior to providing a definitive confirmation to them for your initial Signing Order for them. A great start of research would begin within the **Notary Cafe** forums _ **Search Function** _. 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/0/f/0f3a2bc6002b8e618212f9fc22d93d52497f180b.png) Accessing the database to locate info about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . . ====== **To get you started with your Research** , here are a few germane & important direct **Notary Cafe** url links: > [@Why I haven’t received Signing yet](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/why-i-haven-t-received-signing-yet/35290/3): > > @Sunpeaches11 Based on your website, you’re located in FL. If you’re seeking the unadulterated truth in a response to your query, then please read onward. If, on the other hand, you’re seeking sugar-coated, misleading, & prevaricating statements, then by all means, please SKIP the remainder of this Reply . . . ====== 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. If you’re CERTAIN that yo… > [@Temper your expectations](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831): > > To preface this, I’ve been a lurker on these forums for quite some time and I’ve noticed a ton of expectations lately that seem too unrealistic. I’m a NSA out of Michigan and have been one for the past 7 years. I usually pull in at least 8k worth of business every month but it takes a LONG time to get to that point. I see a ton of newer notaries looking to make fast money or expecting SS or TC to come to them over seasoned notaries while they have very little experience. A few tips that I’d sug… > [@NSA Fees to accept](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/nsa-fees-to-accept/5362/27): > > Very important information delineated within this thread regarding HOW TO CALCULATE fees: And this as well: There is an excellent specific cost breakdown by one business owner for services within her [@anon78047977] region & for her overhead (see excerpt below): "Ok for a seasoned already in business Signing Agent (meaning no start up costs to factor in, just on going costs) Average Refinance 150 pages (300 when having to print 2 copies) 35 miles average miles to signing/from signing/t… > [@star IMPORTANT STEP: Ensuring the Reputation of your Business by Obtaining A Receipt for Each Package](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/important-step-ensuring-the-reputation-of-your-business-by-obtaining-a-receipt-for-each-package/37982): > > FYI: To all Notary Cafe Members regarding obtaining a receipt at the time of package handoff to the Shipper; i.e., FedEx, UPS, etc. =\> Obtaining a RECEIPT at the time of handoff is certainly NOT in any way for the benefit of the client . . . The client usually NEVER mentions obtaining a receipt, except in rare instances with lowball Signing Services [SSs]. ====== Of course, if it’s not for the benefit of your client, one might ask: “Why take the time, gas, effort, etc. to obtain a receipt at… > [@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… > [@Signing S.Show](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-s-show/25101/2): > > Hi Ally, Certainly, I can easily feel your frustration. I’d like to begin by offering a simple comparison: There is a very large difference between being an employee and becoming a business owner. As a business owner, from the onset, you’re going to be pretty much flying solo; that is, unless you have a family member that is within this business sector. There are no Manuals of Desk Instructions [MDIs] as one may find as an employee nor any more experienced fellow employees there to train you… > [@Leaving the Notary Business -](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/leaving-the-notary-business/37497/16): > > @pnevarez64 & @kingdomsocietyconsulting WHOA! EXTREME CAUTION should be implemented here! You both just made my head do a ‘Linda Blair Exorcist’ 360-degree spin on my neck! flushed You both indicated you’re ENTERING this business sector . . . Before you spend another penny or expend another ounce of energy on it, please honor yourself by performing your own due diligence & activate your critical thinking processes on the sagacity of those actions. Here are a few threads to get you go… 🦢 --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/tips-for-new-notary-signing-agents/38529)._