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 […]
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Child Released from Hospital After Being Struck by Car
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 […]
Small Business Saturday 2018
How Can My Small Business Help Your Small Business? Answer: By sharing ways to create a buzz! Small Business Saturday – How to Celebrate Virtually! Read Paper Chaser’s contribution to MyCorporation Blog feature: Experts Weigh In: How Are You Prepping for Small Business Saturday? Join Paper Chaser in celebrating small businesses and their impact on the local […]
Need Extra Sleep?
Spring forward, fall back. Phrases.org describes this phrase as a “mnemonic relating to Daylight Saving Time, indicating that clocks are moved forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn.” Not a fan of losing an hour? Does it take days for you to recover? 4 ways to gain more time: Identify priority […]
When Opportunity Knocked, I Knocked on Her Front Door
Podcasts are a popular means of distributing information to a worldwide audience. As a guest of Shannon Vavich, host of The Semper Fi Household Podcast, a podcast for the homefront of the United States Marine Corps, I spoke about my journey as a military spouse, which also includes being a small business owner. Shannon is […]
The Evolution of the Administrative Professional
Administrative Professionals Day® highlights the important role of administrative professionals in all sectors of the modern economy worldwide. The History of Administrative Professionals Day was well, err, originally “Her”story. Administrative jobs of yesteryear were typically held by women. National Professional Secretaries Week and National Secretary’s Day was created in 1952 through the work of Harry […]
Behold, The Selfie Stick!
Beeline for Business…Behold, The Selfie Stick! I got a selfie stick! Working as a solopreneur, I wanted a selfie stick to shoot videos for business. I was so excited to purchase my first selfie stick at the MCX and I even got it on sale! Now what? It’s a simple device. Parts: Extendable stick Handle […]
Beeline for Business…A Handful of Holiday Events a VA Can Help With!
Holiday help? Does your business need a little extra help in the office around the holidays? A Virtual Assistant (VA) has the ability to support your event(s) without disruption to your already bustling back-office by handling communications such as electronic newsletters, creating online events or social media posts; tracking RSVP’s; keeping you, the small business […]
Are You Set for Summer Vacation…What’s in Your Beach Bag?
You’ve made a packing list for your beach bag: Sunscreen Swimsuit Flip flops Towel Hat Hand sanitizer Snacks You’re all set for your summer vacation with one foot out the door and a goal to unwind and ‘unplug,’ but have you created a checklist to ensure your business runs smoothly in your absence. Before you […]
Beeline for Business … Is Follow Up Your Down Fall?
48% of sales people never follow up with a prospect! Don’t have enough time to follow with prospects after that networking event? Perhaps you’re a Chamber member or active in another professional organization and you’re failing to extend a warm welcome to new business owners to the neighborhood? A Virtual Assistant (VA) can help you […]
