Relationships – the quality of our life is tied to this one word! The quality of our relationships matters, and as a whole, humans invest a great deal of time, money & energy into making them work. While professional skills may enhance a coworker or client relationship, what about the relationships we go home to? … Continue reading Taking Relationships to a Deeper Level – 7 T’s
Looking Ahead and Looking Back
Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen farther than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” Heeding these words from Mr. Newton, I interviewed several “giants” in our industry—past presidents of the VLTA. Perhaps by standing on their shoulders, we can get a good perspective on 2020. Everyone wants … Continue reading Looking Ahead and Looking Back
The Future of VLTA with 2019/2020 President, Megan Meloon
I had a chance to sit down with Megan Meloon at the VLTA Annual Convention right before she took over as President of VLTA. Megan and I discussed her upcoming term and some of her goals for 2020. One of the first things we talked about is how she is approaching her term in office. … Continue reading The Future of VLTA with 2019/2020 President, Megan Meloon
Those Uncommon Notary Scenarios: What To Do
We’re all very familiar with the general responsibilities of the Notary Public, and the necessity to make sure we, as notaries, are conducting ourselves in accordance with the rules. We all know the responsibility we have to make sure we are dealing with the proper parties. Checking a signer’s identity seems like pretty basic stuff, … Continue reading Those Uncommon Notary Scenarios: What To Do
Disaster Recovery & Emergency Planning
Are you prepared in the event of a Disaster? Answer these top 5 questions and you will have the beginnings of a Disaster Recovery & Emergency Plan! What do you need in order to keep your business going? …The Fire Marshall has given you and your staff only 15 minutes to get inside your office … Continue reading Disaster Recovery & Emergency Planning
Interview with VLTA Past President, Sonia Kuppert
I sat down with Sonia Kuppert during her last day as President of the VLTA. Sonia held office for sixteen months and had the longest term for any VLTA President. We discussed the prior year and what she saw for the future. Sonia put a great deal of effort into her role and it was … Continue reading Interview with VLTA Past President, Sonia Kuppert
The Missing Link – Training Your Employees
It is well known that the title industry is under attack. Many agents are scrambling to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of protecting their finances, business and client data. One key component to reducing risk to your business is training employees on the daily security risks they encounter. Although maintaining a properly secure and … Continue reading The Missing Link – Training Your Employees