You’ve heard the saying, “If you want something done, ask a busy person,” attributed to Benjamin Franklin. I have personal experience in this scenario as I have a hard time saying, “no,” so in turn, I became an efficient multi-tasker. With the realization multi-tasking is not the best M.O. along with the fact I am […]
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Making Mistakes Makes Me Sick
You’ve seen the email newsletter titles hit your Inbox: “I screwed up!” “Let’s get this right this time…” “We’re so sorry, but we’re fixing it.” [Corrected] >> inserted newsletter title << You cringe with empathy for the Sender then breathe a sigh of relief, the mistake wasn’t yours. Mistakes happen. Mistakes literally make me sick. […]
Create Quick Forms
Need to whip up a quick application to on-board clients, customers, or memberships, or create a questionnaire, or survey? Google Forms is a free mechanism that is customizable and collects responses! Click here for instructions to create a Google Form. Other online options for creating forms: Adobe Acrobat, Airtable, JotForm, Microsoft Word, SurveyMonkey, Typeform, etc. […]
Holiday Marketing Themes
Inspired by the simplicity in the holiday decor at our home, on Sunday, December 2nd I created this year’s Facebook business page cover photo for Paper Chaser. While out shopping a few days later, I noted Belk’s holiday design had a similar theme. Upon checking the […]
CRMC Hiring Fair – National Entrepreneurship Month
Hiring Event 7 November | 1100-1400 | MCAS Beaufort Officers Club This event is FREE and open to all Active Duty, Retirees, Veterans, Family Members, and DoD Civilians. Come with your resume and be ready to network and possibly interview with employers to include Lockheed Martin, Charter Communications, PSA Airlines, MCCS South Carolina, Tallahassee Police […]
Prepare Your Small Business for a Natural Disaster
I love living on the East Coast, but hurricane season keeps us on our toes 1 June through 30 November. Prepare your small business before the angst and uncertainty of an approaching storm become completely engulfing. Before the storm: Developing Standard Operating Procedures specifically for storm preparation, level(s) of functioning during the storm, and post-storm […]
Guest Blog: Freedom Makers
Honored to contribute as a guest blogger to the Freedom Makers blog: Military Spouse Made Beeline to Entrepreneurship [9/10/18] Watch today’s [9/13/18] Facebook Live with Freedom Makers own, Laura Renner as she talks about the 3 B’s I shared in my guest blog!
Panel: #Lifehacks for Balancing Work & Family << canceled due to Hurricane Florence
The definition of work-life balance differs for everyone. Excited to serve on this panel and share my best work-life tips and experiences as a military spouse entrepreneur! Description: A Panel of Military Spouse Professionals will share their tips for finding balance with work and family life while living the within a dynamic ever changing active duty […]
Is Your Small Business Coasting Through Summer?
Whether operating a small business as a sole proprietor, managing a storefront with numerous staff, or corralling your household, creating and utilizing systems, and processes are paramount to maximum efficiency, planning, and productivity. Automation can streamline steps, save time, and trees. Yes, trees! Otherwise I would have Post-it(R) notes everywhere. Office automation refers to the varied […]
Facebook Live: Standard Operating Procedures
Facebook Live: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Join host, Kathy Goughenour, Expert VA® Trainer and Business Coach, and guest, Melissa St. Clair, owner of Paper Chaser for a Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 12pm CT | 1pm ET on https://www.facebook.com/expertvatraining/. Learn: What is a Standard Operating Procedure? Why are SOPs important? How to develop […]
