Paper ChaserPaper Chaser“911, what’s your emergency?”- E911 Operator “I’m a small business owner and I don’t have any back-up…” As a small business owner do you have a plan ICE – In Case of Emergency? I currently operate my Virtual Assistant (VA) business as a solo entrepreneur. I provide direct services to my clients. At face value, […]
Merriam-Webster.com defines a myth (noun) as an idea or story that is believed by many people but that is not true. Military Spouses, Don’t fall prey to age-old fables about employment in relation to your military lifestyle. Don’t let yesterday’s yarns and beleaguered beliefs hold you back! No more tall tales! Let the truth be […]
“I’ll get my ____ to help me.” Fill in the blank, friend, neighbor, cousin… How many times as a small business owner have you sought out a helping hand by someone in your family, maybe someone in your neighborhood or perhaps a trusted friend to lend support to a special project or a longer assignment? […]
“The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray.” –Robert Burns, Scottish poet and lyricist (adapted), 25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796. If you recall, Uncle Sam said it was time to move this summer and so we did. This Permanent Change of Station (PCS) came with a few months’ time for […]
Before beginning, plan carefully. -Marcus T. Cicero You wouldn’t start out on a vacation or an important trip without first mapping out your course. Just as builders and construction projects require an architectural plan, the same careful preparation is paramount to laying out a foundation to build a small business. Continue reading my guest post […]
National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) will host a Panel to Discuss Portable Careers at Annual Military Spouse Career Summit on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:30pm EST (1430h). Join Melissa St. Clair, Owner of Paper Chaser for this 2-day event designed for military spouse careerists and entrepreneurs. A PCS (permanent change of station) can be an […]
Sign up to receive free access to this information-rich 1 hour webinar based on Tawnya’s own experience as a Virtual Assistant (VA) for the past 15 years, you will receive the answers to common questions most Virtual Assistants are asking including: WHO is a Virtual Assistant? WHAT services can a VA offer? WHERE do Virtual Assistants […]
Entrepreneurship * Networking * Professional Development The Annual Military Spouse Career Summit is the signature event of the National Military Spouse Network (NMSN). It is the can’t miss event for any military spouse who is serious about their career. Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, federal employment, corporate employment or volunteering, NMSN has gathered the resources […]
