All Done Notary in the Top 100 and in the Top 10 of the “Most Slacker-Friendly” Category
Congratulations to All Done Notary, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, for being named in the Top 100 for 2014 Home-Based 100 Business Winners and in the Top 10 of the Most Slacker-Friendly Category. We caught up with business owner and entrepreneur James Franklin and asked him to answer some questions and share some words of advice and inspiration with our StartupNation audience.
Tell Us About Your Journey
StartupNation: What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
James: Being able to put forth the high level of service that I expect to the consumer.
StartupNation: To what do you attribute your success as an entrepreneur and business owner?
James: Perseverance each day.
StartupNation: What ignited the spark in you to start/select your particular business as an entrepreneur?
James: I saw the need and knew that with my love of people it could work.
StartupNation: What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
- Self motivating
- Desire to succeed
- Being able to make a difference
Words of Wisdom – Inspiration for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
StartupNation: If you had one piece of advice for someone just starting out, what would it be?
James: You have to be self-motivating and money alone won’t keep you doing it.
Inspiration
StartupNation: Where do you find your greatest inspiration?
James: My parents and grandparents.
StartupNation: What is your favorite motivational/business quote as an entrepreneur?
James: You don’t have to make a million to be a success.
StartupNation: A motto you live by?
James: We can work it out.
Tell Us About Your Business, Experiences, & Funding Your Startup
StartupNation: How did you get funding for your startup?
James: I basically grew into the business by just doing what i could afford to do.
StartupNation: Recommendations for others starting out?
James: Savings, family, friends and saving.
Marketing and Building Their Customer Base
StartupNation: How do you market and build your customer base?
James: Google business ads, then word of mouth and forming relationships.
StartupNation: Recommendations for others starting out?
James: There’s no easy way to do it, but it is much easier when you have passion for it.
Changes in the Business Market
StartupNation: What changes have you seen in your business market since starting?
James: Lots of people come to the business then shortly fall out as fad.
StartupNation: What do you see coming that will impact your business?
James: Legislature disclosure.
StartupNation: Have a funny story about a client or business transaction that you want to share along with a key lesson learned?
James: A guy shows up with a $485.0000 and tells me he trust me and I tell him I don’t and that I cannot take one penny of cash from you.
Learn more about James’ business and view other businesses that entered and placed in the competition by clicking here for the top ten and a full list 2014 Home-Based 100 Business Winners and entrants.
Do you have a startup? Are you a passionate entrepreneur with an idea that has taken off and want to share your success with others? Would you like your business to receive priceless exposure in the media and be positioned to take your business to the next level? Then join us this fall for the 8th Annual StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition which ranks outstanding home-based businesses and the amazing people behind them! Watch for your change to enter! In the meantime, be sure to visit us daily for new content to support and grow your business!
