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Building Social Health While Building Your Business

Posted in: Entrepreneur

I recently attended a two-hour professional development program hosted by Women Confidence Builders. Instead of the typical networking elevator speeches and sales pitches, attendees were given cards with questions to answer themselves and/or ask the next person as we mingled. These questions were more experience-based and thoughtful. For example: Who is/was someone who is/was a […]

National Military Spouse Network Career Summit 2026 Set for September 28 – October 2

Posted in: Military spouse

[press release] Summit Features Interactive Panels Led by Experts in Professional Development, Career branding, Networking, Entrepreneurship, and More LORTON, Va., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN), the premiere organization supporting and promoting the professional and personal growth of the nation’s military spouses, will hold its 2026 NMSN Military Spouse Career Summit presented […]

Who cares?

Posted in: Business Tips, Small Business

I had the honor of interviewing my colleague, author Michelle O’Neil at the local indie bookstore about her new book, “Vanessa Goes Back To Work,” a contemporary novel which follows a 50-something nurse returning to her career after 15 years of caregiving. Caregiving is now the primary reason women leave the workforce. A massive 42% of women […]

2026 NMSN Military Spouse Career Summit

Posted in: Business Tips, Military spouse

Military spouses, I’m honored to be speaking at the 2026 NMSN Military Spouse Career Summit on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10:00 am Eastern. My session, Creating a Compelling One-sheet, will explore how to clearly communicate who you are, what you offer, and the value you bring—all within a single, professional page that leaves a […]

Is your small business having a seasonal slowdown?

Posted in: Business Tips, Small Business

Summer slowdowns can feel unsettling, but they also offer a valuable opportunity to work on your business instead of simply in it. Rather than viewing a quieter season as lost momentum, consider it a chance to strengthen your foundation, refine your operations, and prepare for the busy months ahead. Small, intentional improvements made now can pay dividends long after […]

Paper Chaser Recertified as Military Spouse Owned Enterprise

Posted in: Entrepreneur, Military spouse, News, Uncategorized

Paper Chaser Recertified as Military Spouse Owned Enterprise Celebrating recertification as a Military Spouse Owned Enterprise Paper Chaser Biz LLC is proudly celebrating achievement in becoming officially recertified as a Military Spouse Owned Enterprise. The U.S. Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce created the first and only of its kind certification, in an unprecedented commitment to […]

Special project simmering this summer?

Posted in: Business Tips

Summer is a great time to move a simmering project from “someday” to “started” Summer often brings a slightly different pace, making it an ideal season to revisit ideas that have been waiting on the back burner. Whether you’re developing a new service, creating a digital resource, refreshing your website, updating business systems, or planning […]

Overworked or Workaholic?

Posted in: Business Tips

Overworked or workaholic? Being overworked and being a workaholic may look similar on the surface, but they often come from different realities. An overworked person is usually responding to external demands — heavy workloads, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure, or limited support systems. Workaholism, however, is often driven internally by a constant need to stay busy, […]

Paper Chaser celebrated 20 years. Now what?

Posted in: Business Tips, Small Business

Paper Chaser celebrated twenty years a business milestone of 20 years in operation on 22 April 2026. Now what? Twenty years in business has taught me that longevity isn’t built on perfect conditions—it’s built on steady commitment, adaptability, and a deep belief in the value you bring. There were seasons of uncertainty, pivots I didn’t anticipate, and […]