Natasha O. Richardson, MS, has established a successful career in bookkeeping and notary public services. Since 2023, she has excelled as the owner and professional bookkeeper at Business and Notary Solutions LLC, where she provides remote online and mobile notary services, including general document notarization and real estate loan signings. She also offers bookkeeping services for small business owners, assisting with financial transactions, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, expense categorization, and financial reporting.
Before launching her business, Ms. Richardson held various roles in law enforcement, the judicial system, and mental health services. She served as a child custody recommending counselor in family law court, mediating custody and visitation disputes. Additionally, she worked as a deputy probation officer in juvenile delinquency and dependency courts and as a probation corrections officer at a juvenile hall. Her career began as a mental health therapist for a nonprofit organization.
Laying a solid educational foundation, Ms. Richardson earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from California State University, San Bernardino in 2006 and a Master of Science in marriage and family therapy from the University of La Verne in 2013. Her education facilitated her transition from law enforcement to mental health and ultimately to entrepreneurship. She also holds an associate digital bookkeeper certification from the Digital Bookkeeper Association and a dual notary public commission from the Texas Secretary of State. She also dedicates her time as a lifetime member of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, and actively participates in her local church.
From 2020 to 2023, health challenges prompted Ms. Richardson to reassess her career goals, ultimately leading her to pursue entrepreneurship in bookkeeping and notary public services. Despite the difficulties, she successfully transitioned into business ownership, marking a defining moment in her professional journey. Among her most notable achievements is earning her master’s degree while grieving the loss of her mother and balancing full-time work, a demanding commute, and rigorous academic expectations at a private institution where anything below a B was considered failing.
Another significant milestone on Ms. Richardson’s path was earning her associate digital bookkeeper certification after overcoming health setbacks that delayed her progress. Initially expected to take three months, the certification took two years to complete, making the achievement all the more meaningful as she integrated bookkeeping into her business. Additionally, she takes great pride in launching her own business, having navigated the complexities of entrepreneurship independently.
Reflecting on her first year as a business owner, Ms. Richardson can see she has gained confidence and expertise, explaining that what once felt daunting, such as handling client calls, has now become second nature. Through continuous learning and dedication, she hopes to continue to strengthen her knowledge and leadership skills.
Ms. Richardson believes her personal touch sets her apart, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for her clients. Her diverse background in law enforcement and mental health allows her to work with a wide range of individuals and situations with professionalism and care. This experience has sharpened her skills in time management, attention to detail, and communication, distinguishing her in her field. She attributes her success to her unwavering passion for her work and her commitment to supporting others.
Looking ahead, Ms. Richardson is dedicated to building a lasting legacy for her family. She envisions expanding her business into a full-scale signing service for notaries while enhancing remote online notary offerings. Additionally, she plans to make bookkeeping the core of her business, helping small business owners manage their finances effectively. Her ultimate goal is to alleviate financial stress for entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses and building their own success stories.