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How to Calculate Notary Fees the Smart Way (With a Simple Worksheet)

10.14.25 8:51 AM - By B. Elise - Comment(s)
How to Calculate Notary Fees the Smart Way (With a Simple Worksheet)

Let's jump into it...fees

Pricing your notary services can feel like walking a tightrope. Charge too little, and you undervalue yourself. Charge too much, and you scare away clients. Fortunately, with a structured worksheet and some best practices, you can compute your fees with confidence, transpare...

The Art of Negotiating Notary Service Fees

10.14.25 7:28 AM - By B. Elise - Comment(s)
The Art of Negotiating Notary Service Fees

Before you can negotiate, you must understand what you truly bring to the table. Clients aren’t paying for a stamp; they’re paying for:

  • Your knowledge of laws and procedures that keeps their transaction compliant

  • Your reliability and flexibility—mobile, online, or iPen service at their convenience

  • Your...

Wearing Too Many Hats: Why Small Business Owners Lose Customers When They Overextend

09.24.25 11:01 AM - By B. Elise - Comment(s)
Wearing Too Many Hats: Why Small Business Owners Lose Customers When They Overextend

As small business owners, we’re often celebrated for our hustle. We juggle roles—CEO, marketer, bookkeeper, customer service rep—all while dreaming of expansion and new ventures. But here’s the reality: sometimes wearing too many hats comes at a cost, not only to us but also to the clients and custo...

Paper vs. Electronic Notary Journals: Which One Is Right for You?

09.22.25 6:57 PM - By B. Elise - Comment(s)
Paper vs. Electronic Notary Journals: Which One Is Right for You?

As notaries, one of the tools we must maintain is a journal of our notarial acts. While the law in many states may leave the format up to us, the choice between a paper journal and an electronic journal (ejournal) often comes down to business practicality.

Ejournals are an excellent choice for notari...

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