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Today I was asked a question by a fellow notary that made me ponder for few a moments before I replied.  He asked me how I "do it" with so much competition in my area(?).  "Do It?" Meaningsuccessfullyrun my Notary Loan Signing Business? Competition? I thought, YIKES!  Well, I guess itisout there, but I haven't based my business practice or motives on the woes of my competitors.  As a matter of a fact, I have to honestly say that I have learned from the best, in my opinion, both local and afar.  (AFAR?  Ok, Cheryl...ease up on the "SHREK" lingo!) Seriously, though, I constantly challenge myself and push myself to market my business.  Perhaps because if I don't, this so-called competition will.  So, I do check out the business practices of those that are seemingly successful at what they do, (not necessarily all Notary Signing Agents, either). I've talked to some of the VERY best in our industry.  Wow...They ARE VERY PLEASANT people, afterall!  I take notes. I apply reasonable and attainable business ideas and press forward with fortitude and entrepreneurial perseverence. My "competition" is my fellow notary. Ok, Yeah, so what.  Over 400 + notary signing agents just in my general vicinity alone. (and my phone still rings).  I guess this is what he was implying.  I'm fully aware of the competitive market.  But I don't see it in a bad way.  I am working everyday.  I am getting calls regularly.   Yet, I have no awe-inspiringsecret to successstory...(Well, not yet, anyway!) I see others in this industry as constant reminders that I must do a very,VERYgood job in my business, and to work harder and make sure that there are no mistakes...to cross every "t", dot every "i", make a good impression (notarial seal impression, that is), and do the best that I can do for my clients... To me, my so-called competition are my comrades, my leaders-who show me great opportunities, my followers-whom I must show great opportunities to as well...I see this as having a competitive edge.    Thank You For Enduring Yet Another Piece of Me. Cheryl Lee Anderson, Notary Signing Agent www.certifiedsigningscalifornia.com www.elitenotarynetwork.com     ...read more

Absolutely organized CLUTTER!  Jumbo Shrimp, Limited Lifetime Membership, Silent Screams...all oxymorons. But what about Organized Clutter?  Is there such a thing?  My husband seems to think so...Well...let's look at my desk for instance.  My Brother MFC 8460N Laser Printer to my right, My Hewlitt Packard flatbed legal scanner to my left, my monitor in the middle, my hanging files (and lots of them) within both drawers on either side of me...My label maker, stapler, pens. pencil sharpener, stack of business cards, postcards, mailing labels, pictures of my children, overdue files, my big fatty calendar-(displaying a beautiful blanket of appointments), reference materials, my notary stamp and journal locked away safely in its drawer, overnight packaging envelopes, etc., 2 phones, my Sun Light Lamp that so proudly lights my way, all organized and convenientlywithin MY reach. But seriously...as much as I love the way I can access anything I need at my desk, My wonderful, truck driving husband laughs at me...calling my masterpiece of a desk ORGANIZED CLUTTER!!  "But I work well this way,"  I tell him.  I'm not a mess...I am very efficient and everything has its place...( I think so anyway).  I've never lost anything, never misplaced a file...perhaps he doesn't understand the nature of the business...maybe he doesn't understand the nature of MY business...hahaha.Made me think about how others organize themselves...what makes others comfortable while spending ruthless hours at the desk sometimes...So I ask, what is on YOUR desk?  What makes you work more effortlessly, and efficiently? Thanks for reading!Cheryl Lee Anderson, Mobile Notary  ...read more