The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) is working to put Milspouse Entrepreneurs at the doorstep of nationwide consumers on Small Business Saturday, November 30, 2013 by publishing: Milspouse Style – A Collective Shopping Guide of Military Spouse Owned Businesses. NMSN Founder, Sue Hoppin recently posted a CNBC recap of all the Black Friday, Small Business […]
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Beeline for Business… The Business Review
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The Business Review is a quarterly publication produced by Kerry Heaps, Founder and President of Kerry’s Network Inc. The Business Review is a resource for business owners featuring articles written by business owners. The October-December 2013 issue of The Business Review features articles by Amy Schofield of Schofield Strategies; Josh Hinds and yours truly. Enjoy!
Beeline for Business… (Paper) Mail Management
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As a small business owner have you been busy running your business, know the year-end is fast approaching and you’ve waited ’til now to organize your office? Focus on tackling one area at a time. RealSimple provides this helpful Mail-Organizing Checklist with tactics for managing paper mail.
Beeline for Business… Not Procrastination…Prioritizing
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Guilty. I’m as guilty as any other solopreneur when it comes to working ON my business. Guilty. I enjoy the work I do for others and tend to leave my own projects on the back burner. I admire my colleagues who are disciplined and dedicate time each week for administrative time of their own by […]
Beeline for Business… Portable Career – You Can Take it With You
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Whether you’re a military spouse experiencing frequent moves, find you’re more productive outside an office with four walls, or simply want a more flexible lifestyle; you may be seeking career opportunities that offer portability. You may opt to start your own virtual-based business or become hired by a company offering portability. Careerists can seek out […]
Beeline for Business…Small Business Owner and Serving Our Country?
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The US Small Business Administration provides a Veteran’s Small Business Resource Guide titled “Balancing Business and Deployment” that features a Mobilization Preparation Checklist and covers topics from marketing to legal and administrative issues. Happy 223rd Birthday United States Coast Guard! Extending unending thanks to those who have served/are serving in the US Armed Forces!
Beeline for Business… Tasks and Time
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TASK – definition (Yahoo Dictionary): n. noun A piece of work assigned or done as part of one’s duties. A difficult or tedious undertaking. A function to be performed; an objective. tr.v. To assign a task to or impose a task on. Is your time better spent on revenue-generating business activities such as sales and […]
Beeline for Business… Ergonomics – Does Your Workspace Need a Makeover?
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Small business owners spend a lot of time at the desk behind their computer, working steadily without a break. Home-based business owners may opt to use their kitchen table as a desk for their computer or even worse, sit cross-legged on the couch with the (literally) “laptop” computer. This Mayo Clinic article offers a helpful […]
This month I’m staying with the topic of Time Management. In this article, the Mayo Clinic Staff share Time Management: Tips to reduce stress and improve productivity. Article Recap: Effective time management is a primary means to a less stressful life. These practices can help you reduce your stress and reclaim your personal life.
