Go Paperless with These Tips
Digitization is the way of the future, and BNN Services embraces this current digital evolution. We have enabled our network of talented notaries by equipping them with the necessary technology to offer remote online notarization around the globe. Through our business’ evolution, we have learned that one of the main benefits to digitization is the opportunity to go paperless. Going paperless is important because as it adds an element of security for you and your clients. When you have an office that is full of filing cabinets, those cabinets are a playground for someone with ill intentions. Whether it is social security numbers, medical records, or financial account numbers, paper records can quickly become a liability. When you digitize documents into a secure digital document storage system, you add an element of security to keep someone with sticky fingers away from your documents. You also have added safety and
Get Your Facts Straight with RON (Remote Online Notarization)
As one of the fastest enactments of public policy in US history, Remote Online Notarization (RON) has proven that technology can serve people more efficiently than traditional notary signing. Using RON helps the process be more efficient, checking items off their to-do lists faster than ever. Purchasing a home, renewing a passport, buying a car, and even opening a 529 plan can be done wherever it is convenient. RON allows users to connect with a notary anytime and anywhere the internet is available from their phone or computer. Doesn’t it sound great? Yet, as with all things, skeptics are worried that using RON is not a notary best practice. Below are five myths about RON to help make sense of the jargon and provide the facts about this exciting technology. Myth #1: RON cannot spot fake IDs. There are three primary responsibilities of a notary: confirm a signer’s identity, ensure the
It is a Digital World- How to Benefit from Digitization
The world is becoming more digital every day. Technology is helping businesses increase efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. Business leaders cannot ignore digitization opportunities since the benefits outweigh the risks when looking for ways to further innovate. Streamlining processes through digital automation helps your team complete tasks faster and more efficiently. For example, a newsletter sign-up on your website can add those people to your CRM system’s nurture sequence of emails. A nurture sequence is a way to connect with your prospective audience and develop a relationship that can lead to purchasing your product or service. This entire process can be automatic, giving you more time to complete other essential tasks and eliminating the risk of leaving a prospective client ghosted. Digitization and automation also help eliminate the daunting manual processes in business. Every business has data entry of some sort, and those who enjoy data entry are rare. Digital
Want to Grow Your Business? Consider Being a Mentor
The benefits of mentorship are tenfold. You will become a better leader, learn more about yourself and your profession, gain new perspectives by working with a younger generation and improve productivity just to name a few. By mentoring a client, you can realize these benefits in addition to forming a strong bond and lasting relationship within the industry. By mentoring a team member in your business or organization, you are improving employee retention and strengthening the culture in a way that you can influence. By definition, a mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor who offers support to someone who needs it. By mentoring a professional with less experience, you are placed in an immediate leadership position. By educating people about the industry and career through your experience, you are forced to take an inventory of your own experiences and become more reflective about the many things that you have
How to Choose Notarization Software That’s Right for You
In today’s modern times, it’s a necessity to utilize technology to stay competitive as a notary. A critical piece of notary technology is the use of the software. In order to choose the software that is best for you, consider these steps: Make a Plan First, determine the specific goals you have for the software and the features it must have to be successful for you and your team. Collect feedback from staff to get their buy-in early in the process. Develop a Budget Review your current budget availability for technology expenses. Identify any cost savings you may incur by adopting new software. Perhaps you could reduce some labor expenses through automation. Identify Specific Software Needs Develop a list of what your needs are. Prioritize key processes that are most important to you or your organization. Avoid customization to software wherever possible to save on costs. An obvious requirement for
Why It’s Best to Say No When Asked to be a Document Witness
You’re at the closing and it’s an ask of convenience, “Will you serve as a document witness?” For your best response, it’s important to know the difference between acting as a notary and acting as a document witness. According to Webster, a notary public is a public officer who attests or certifies writings (such as a deed) to make them authentic. A notary verifies the identities of those signing the documents. The purpose of acting as a rotary is to prevent fraud. A document witness is one who is asked to be present at a transaction to be able to testify to its having taken place. Therefore, witnessing a document signing is not considered a notarization. Like many aspects of the notary’s capabilities, it also depends on the state you are in if you can legally serve as the document witness. Most states’ rules indicate that one should not serve