Paper ChaserPaper ChaserSummer 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? 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 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 […]
22 April marks twenty years in business for Paper Chaser Biz LLC. A milestone. Day 1 seems like yesterday. Over the past twenty years as a solopreneur providing online office support to service-based professionals, I’ve learned that success is built as much on relationships and adaptability as it is on technical skill. Early on, I […]
Stamina in small business ownership is the capacity to sustain focused effort over time—mentally, emotionally, and operationally—without losing strategic clarity. It enables small business owners to navigate slow cycles, unexpected disruptions, and growth phases while maintaining service quality and financial discipline. Stamina is less about intensity and more about durability. As the proverb reminds us, […]
Consistency Consistency plays a critical role in small business operations by creating reliability, efficiency, and trust—both internally and with customers. When processes, communication, and standards are applied consistently, owners reduce errors, improve decision-making, and strengthen their brand reputation over time. As the saying goes, “Small disciplines repeated daily lead to big results.” – John C. […]
What is Admin Energy? Admin Energy. I’d like to think I’m coining a new phrase! Oxford Languages defines admin as the administration of a business, organization, etc. Oxford Languages defines energy as the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity. My definition of Admin Energy: (noun) the capacity for, motivation for, and execution of administrative office […]
I close – ENDURANCE – as my focus word for 2026. For small business owners, endurance is about staying power—continuing to show up, adapt, and lead by relying on strengths that have already been proven through experience. Sustainable success is rarely built on constant reinvention; it comes from disciplined execution, resilience in the face of […]
Jump to #19 to read my contribution to Carol Roth’s 2025 New Year’s Resolutions from Small Businesses. Click here and scroll to #19 or read the image below.
