This headline from The Daily News jumped off the page the took me back to a day in 1980 when I too was struck by a car, a white Volkswagen Rabbit, after turning into its path. I had gotten a brand new 10-speed as an early birthday present and was riding on the side of […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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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/. Link to listen. Learn: What is a Standard Operating Procedure? Why are SOPs important? […]
Networking: Paying at the Door Paid Off
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I received a night-before-the-networking event invitation from a colleague and with a quick glance to check my calendar, made a spontaneous decision to accept and attend. Pre-registration had already closed but it was worth the pay-at-the door price to engage in a new-to-me networking group. It was a well-organized event with a big crowd of […]
Did you know that the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC) launched 13 years ago, in celebration of the International Virtual Assistants Day (IVAD)? It was founded by one of the pillars in the Virtual Assistant industry, Sharon Williams, president of The24HourSecretary, 27 years in the business. Sharon is a very dedicated entrepreneur who had […]
Pinterest Board: Five from the Hive
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Paper Chaser Pinterest board: Five from the Hive was created in 2016 to share tips, tidbits and buzzwords for success! Each month a new pin with a small business topic is generated featuring 5 bullet points is posted to the Five from the Hive board. Watch a YouTube video explaining the ‘why’ behind Five from the […]
