The call. I was sitting at my desk working from my home office when I received a call from my active duty service member. With a lilt in his voice, he asked, “So, how’d ya like to move to _____? Uncle Sam is sending us to ____ and I have to report by _____.” Since […]
Beeline for Business…Troubleshooting: 10 days, 10 people
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You may recall in June my house was struck by lightning knocking out a good deal of electronic equipment (reference blog: Nature’s Fireworks). Fortunately my computer was not plugged in at the time and the damaged electronics were plugged in to two separate surge protectors. (The DVR and the garage door also got bamboozled, but […]
Beeline for Business…Nature’s Fireworks!
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During a thrashing thunderstorm in early June, my house was struck by lightning! It was loud and scary. Fortunately, no one was hurt; no fires were started and power was never lost. Once the startle factor wore off, I went about my usual evening routine but began to soon find out the extent of the […]
What’s black and white and re(a)d all over?
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Answer: a newspaper! This age-old riddle is still a very popular one. Nowadays small business owners opt to communicate with their customers electronically – sharing news and announcements related to their business, informative content, along with sales and specials. My most requested service is help with electronic newsletters. To me, this falls under the category […]
You’ve made a packing list for your beach bag: Sunscreen Swimsuit Flip flops Towel Hat Hand sanitizer Snacks You’re all set for your summer vacation with one foot out the door and a goal to unwind and ‘unplug,’ but have you created a checklist to ensure your business runs smoothly in your absence. Before you […]
Beeline for Business…What’s in Your Operations Manual?
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Cambridge Dictionaries Online defines an Operations Manual as a document that describes in detail the processes and systems that a company uses to produce its goods and provide its services. Are all of your standard operating procedures contained in one easy to find place? I believe after your company’s business plan, an Operations Manual is […]
National Small Business Week – May 4 – 8, 2015 Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and […]
“A brand is a personification of a product, service, or even entire company.” -Robert Blanchard This year Paper Chaser is submitting not one, but two hand-crafted entries for Bras for a Cause 2015 sponsored by the Coastal Carolina Artists and Crafters Guild, Inc. The bras will bee displayed at the first annual Art Block, a day […]
Don’t be fooled by the myths about working with a Virtual Assistant (VA)! I’m setting the record straight – you don’t need to ‘get ready’ to be ready to work with a Virtual Assistant (VA). MYTH #1: I have to be organized to work with a Virtual Assistant. TRUTH: Working with a VA will help […]
