Posted by claudiak_CA on 1/26/06 3:42pm
Msg #91467

Californians, need help on where to start?

Hi, just wondering if anyone can help me out on where to start. Like i said previously i'm ready to go ( Certified Signing Agent). How do you figure out rates? per miles? by the time?What's the first step? and any other advise and comments welcome!!

Reply by BetsyMI on 1/26/06 3:49pm
Msg #91469

Claudia,

Look for the Orange Search button on the top of your screen. Click on that and then you can put in key words, like "fees" or "getting started" or "newbie". All of these topics have been discussed over and over, so it will be helpful if you try to find the answers there first instead of asking questions that have been asked here many times before. Also read the message #33325 that had been suggested in an earlier post. Then hit the button that says "First" and start reading until you can't anymore.

Good luck!

Reply by CLAUDIA PRADO on 1/26/06 3:58pm
Msg #91471

thank you

Reply by Jenny_CA on 1/26/06 4:00pm
Msg #91472

Chica, you have got to rewrite your profile pronto! That profile is your mini resume as someone esle mentioned. The way it's reading it is as if it was written for friends not business .

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 1/26/06 4:10pm
Msg #91475

Claudia....

I have to agree with Jenny regarding your profile! A lot of SS and TC's read the profiles on this board and pick who they want to use. Write it like you would an advertisement for your business.
Sounds like you are heading in the right direction, but use the search feature, like someone else said, most of the questions you are asking have been answered over and over again on this board. Good luck!

Reply by CLAUDIA PRADO on 1/26/06 4:16pm
Msg #91477

Re: Claudia....

thanks , i will do that!

Reply by CLAUDIA PRADO on 1/26/06 4:15pm
Msg #91476

thanks will do!

Reply by LaHoma Marchbanks on 1/26/06 4:49pm
Msg #91490

Hi, Jenny do you mind checking my profile out and letting me know if you think i should edit mine. whenever you have the time, i would really appreciate it

thanks!

Reply by Jenny_CA on 1/26/06 5:10pm
Msg #91496

Re: LaHoma Marchbanks

Hello there, for anyone on the board to give you feedback on your profile you must include your link. There is also a good thread somewhere on the board giving some pointers on building a professional profile, perhaps anyone that knows it can post it.

Another suggestion is checking out the websites or profiles of others but only to get ideas, not to copy them word by word.

Reply by LaHoma Marchbanks on 1/26/06 5:22pm
Msg #91499

Re: LaHoma Marchbanks

thank you...sorry if this is a silly question...but i'm not a computer person at all...how to i include my link?

thanks again

Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/26/06 5:27pm
Msg #91500

Re: LaHoma Marchbanks

Hi LaHoma, we've worked before in your other capacity. If you need help e-mail me. You can get my e-mail by clicking on my name next to the title bar of this post. I'll be gald to help you in any way I can. I've enjoyed working with you in the past and one good turn deserves another.

Reply by LaHoma Marchbanks on 1/26/06 5:48pm
Msg #91505

Re: LaHoma Marchbanks

great thank you for being so kind...i have your info down in my rolodex, and will be in contact with you soon

thanks again

Reply by CaliNotary on 1/26/06 6:10pm
Msg #91508

Re: LaHoma Marchbanks

Wouldn't it just be easier to answer the question here?

When posting a message, right next to the author name is a box that says "add link to my profile". Just check it before you post the message.

Reply by LaHoma Marchbanks on 1/26/06 6:21pm
Msg #91513

Re: LaHoma Marchbanks

ok, thank you CaliNotary

have a wonderful evening

Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/26/06 6:31pm
Msg #91519

Just maybe I'm willing to share earth-shattering

insights with someone who has extended a kindness in the past. After all if the NNA advertises it someone must be making the 100K a year. I certainly wouldn't want to share that kind of information with the faceless masses

Reply by CaliNotary on 1/26/06 6:55pm
Msg #91525

Re: Just maybe I'm willing to share earth-shattering

Hmmmm, out of all the trade secrets I'm not willing to give up, I'd say linking to the notaryrotary profile is pretty low on the list.

And besides, I really could have been being mean by letting her in on the secret. If she links to her profile, Dennis Broadbooks may deign to speak to her, and whether that's a positive or a negative thing is highly debatable.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 1/26/06 7:31pm
Msg #91536

It could be worse: some anon could post her profile:) NM

Reply by hcampersFL on 1/26/06 9:05pm
Msg #91558

Charles

What a nice offer. With your vast experience I'm sure your advice will go a long way.
Beverly