November is Military Family Appreciation Month Sharing (a short list) of Paper Chaser’s favorite resources armed with services/opportunities to assist Military Families and Military Small Business Start-Up! Joining Forces works hand in hand with the public and private sectors to ensure that service members, veterans, and their families have the tools they need to succeed throughout […]
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Paper Chaser Announces Small Business Saturday Activities New product launch, business spotlight and a free white paper round out Paper Chaser’s Small Business Saturday activities (Beaufort, SC) – Military spouse entrepreneur, Melissa St. Clair, Owner of Paper Chaser has been supporting small business growth for over a decade in her business and is celebrating Small […]
Beeline for Business…P.O. Boxes
Using a P.O. Box address as a small business owner is a controversial topic. As a military spouse entrepreneur who experiences frequent moves, I prefer to utilize a P.O. Box address versus my home/office address for user ease and separation of “Church and State.” The debate is ongoing about using the P.O. Box address versus your residence. […]
Shortest Notice Ever…MOVE
We were in the process of working the kinks out of our less than one year old home with the construction manager who was conducting our 11-month walk through when Uncle Sam called and uttered that four-letter word – M.O.V.E. A lovely low maintenance home in an award-winning community we enjoyed, in a location where […]
Facebook answers the question: What is a Facebook Page? Pages are for businesses, brands and organizations to share their stories and connect with people. They offer unique tools for businesses, brands and organizations. Like profiles, you can customize Pages by publishing stories, hosting events, adding apps and more. People who like your Page and their […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]