The Beauty of Owning a Notary Business

One of the most beautiful things about being in the Notary Business is that you aren’t bound to just working as a Notary Public or Loan Signing Agent. Now, many of you out there may already understand this but whether you get it or not, keep reading! You might just pick up a new skill, new service, or another side hustle to fill in your calendar time that can help you increase revenue as a business owner. You already know that you don’t want to work for “the man” but that doesn’t mean that you have to live in fear if there’s a bad day, month, or period in the Notary Industry- which has always been feast or famine. I (Ronnie) remember when Lyft first opened in California shortly after I had started my career as a Mobile Notary and Loan Signing Agent. Back then I didn’t own a Nationwide Signing Agency and I lived in fear that the business I was building would struggle because I didn't know half of what I know now. I had the same fears many of you probably have about making a mistake, getting blacklisted, or a slowdown in the industry. However, when Lyft opened up and I figured out that I could make extra money in between appointments my whole world started to change as a business owner. Very quickly actually. At that time, I only knew about General Notary Work and Loan Signings. And the gig economy was just starting to flourish. I didn’t know about much more than Refinance files in those days or how to market myself for different types of transactions such as Buyers, Sellers, HELOCS, Reverse Mortgages, Construction Loans, Hard Money Loans, Trust Signings, or Apostilles (just a few of the things we teach on at Notary Stars). I didn't know I wasn't getting those types of files because they generally wanted more well-seasoned or trained Signing Agents for them since there's less room for errors. And it would be a while before I figured that out. Again, not that much different from everyone else's journey. So having a side hustle like Lyft helped me make ends meet as I learned to navigate this industry like I do today. Along the way, I also started walking dogs with Wag and Rover. And to-date I can say even though I own a successful Signing Agency, I am still registered as a Lyft Driver, Rover Walker, Amazon Flex Driver, Door Dasher, and I am an Ordained Minister and can conduct wedding ceremonies (if I had the time to do them). Even from where I sit now, I am not ashamed to say I like to know that I’m protected financially if it* hits the fan. The thing we want you to know most this month is: Just because you are a Notary Public and/or Loan Signing Agent doesn’t mean your revenue has to come just from being a Notary Public and or Loan Signing Agent! Our industry uses the term Notary Business very often. So much that it's become one of the most popular hashtags on Instagram and Google because of it. But don't let that make you forget that you aren't just a Notary Business Owner- you are a BUSINESS OWNER. Which means you are self-employed and that you can do anything you want to fill in your calendar with revenue generating ideas. Just before Unlimited Ink Notary got off the ground, I sometime miss the days I would shop at Goodwill, Walmart, and Target for discounted items in between appointments for things I would resale on Amazon. It was really fun actually. Now if you do have multiple streams of income make sure to also checkout this month’s tax tip about multiple streams of revenue from Notary Assist and Glen Hill, The Tax Lady. This month we’ve reached out to a lot of our Notary Stars Community to collect some side-hustles that you may want to consider. You don’t have to like them all, do them all, or sign up with them all. We just want you to consider having that one or two things in your back pocket that can help you as you grow your Notary Business. Services You Can AddSide Hustles To ConsiderGeneral Notary WorkUber / LyftFamily Planning (Trust) SigningsWag/RoverPersonal Injury Attorney SigningsAmazon Flex DriverApostillesDoor DashingFingerprintingCredit RepairWedding OfficiantNarrate books on AudibleField Services InspectorTake Surveys for money (BrandedSurvey.com or SurveyJunkie.com)Process ServerVirtual Assistant (Upwork)Courier ServicesContent writer (writers.work.com)I-9 VerificationsBookkeeperBecome the After Hours for UPS Stores Make a Sign / Flyers Get to Know ThemProofreader/Copy Editor (Flexjobs.com)Take Up Jail NotarizationsBecome a Realtor If Only For Realtor Referral ChecksNotarize Documents for Car Dealerships or Maverick SigningsSelling Life/Health Insurance Website Design & SEO Consultation Narrate books on Audible Become a Tax Preparer Amazon Seller Interpreter or Document Translator Online Court Reporting Become a Travel Agent Open a Print on Demand Store on Etsy Caregiving Airbnb Renting Resume Writer