@virove1 My direct experience mirrors the scenario @steve11 identified within the excerpt above.
This situation is simply one more reason I often refer Notary Cafe members to the Guideline for Creating Your Schedule of Fees.
The process guides each business owner in the determination of an appropriate Fee for providing their professional services. The calculated Fee includes their individual expenses & pricing within their region based on local costs.
If an appropriate Fee is calculated, there is less pressure on you to accelerate the process, due to a Low-Ball Fee.
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I often express the following via threads/posts on the Notary Cafe forum:
- Always employ critical thinking skills
- Make decisions from a business owner viewpoint (not an employee)
- Research & follow the Regulations & Statues within your own State for owning, launching, & operating a business
- Utilize your individual State Notarial Handbook for insights & guidance for establishment of a foundational baseline to operate from for your business decisions
- Undergo a reputable professional training & certification program; i.e., Notary2Pro
- Review the Signing Order [SO] instructions in detail prior to reaching out to the hiring entity for clarifications
- Seek out the guidance & support of fellow business owners via a reliable & professional online format; i.e., Notary Cafe
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GENERAL DECISION GUIDELINE:
- Employ critical thinking skills
- Consider the source
- Evaluate the potential ulterior motive
- Trust your instincts
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Certainly, it’s BEST to honor & follow the Guidelines, Rules, & Regulations found within the Notarial Handbook for your State.
That should be your baseline to operate from to ensure that you (as a Business Owner) follow the accurate protocol.
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