
Amanda Farrell - 2 years ago
If you’ve successfully completed your training as a notary, you may be wondering how to grow your side hustle into a full-time money-making career. You’ve likely heard of notaries making six figures, and you want to do it too. The key to success is understanding how to promote your business, diversify your services, and boost your credentials with specialized training.
The freelance life isn’t for everyone, but for those willing to put in the time and energy, they’ll see their notary business grow. Here are five ways to propel your business to success.
Don’t be shy about telling people what you do. Mention it during casual conversations, and don’t be afraid to boost your business on social media. When friends and acquaintances need a notary, they’ll know who to call.
You’ll also want to make sure anyone can find your business when searching online for a notary.
Did you know that people can find you on google even if you don’t have a website?
If you google “notary near me,” you’ll see paid ad results first, followed by the google maps app with a list of nearby notary locations and referral websites listing rated notaries in your area.
To show up on the organic results, you’ll want to:
Having a Google My Business page means that you’ll show up on relevant map search results in your area. Clients can rate your business, and you can share critical business information like operating hours.
Of course, having a website will also help to promote your business. Companies like Weebly, SquareSpace, and Wix all provide easy website builders and templates to get your site up easily and quickly.
Posting on social media is another excellent way to increase your reach to potential customers. Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are excellent platforms to promote your business organically. Not sure what to post? Here are a few suggestions:
Networking is another great way to build your business by connecting with other professionals. You can find local and online meet-up groups dedicated to any profession. Connect with other notaries in your area too.
Join your local Chamber of Commerce, attend meetings and ribbon-cutting events, and volunteer for a leadership position. You’ll be one of the first people a new business owner meets, so you’ll have ample opportunities to share your services.
The work of a notary is often oversimplified as stamping paper. There’s a lot more to a notarial ceremony, and there are many different services a notary may offer. After you receive your commission as a notary, you can use it as a stepping stone to more specialized services. Here are a few:
As a mobile or remote notary, you’ll have the ability to take your services anywhere. Professionals in these settings don’t have the time to take a trip to the UPS store to get something notarized, so it’s a great idea to go to them.
Find these kinds of businesses in your area to see if you may be a good candidate as their preferred notary:
Depending on the company or facility, there may be additional requirements, testing, background checks, approvals, and other restrictions before you can start working with them.
Remote online notarization is approved in many states, and the list continues to grow. If you live in a state with RON, becoming RON certified will provide new ways to increase your revenue without leaving your home office.
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