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November is Military Family Appreciation Month

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Posted in:  Active Duty MilitaryBusiness TipsEntrepreneurMilitary spouseVeteran

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 […]

Beeline for Business…P.O. Boxes

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Posted in:  Business TipsEntrepreneurMilitary spousePermanent Change of StationSmall Business

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. […]

Beeline for Business…The Power of a Facebook Page

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Posted in:  EntrepreneurMilitary spouseSmall BusinessVirtual Assistant

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 […]

Beeline for Business…Paying at the Door Paid Off

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Posted in:  Business TipsSmall Business

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 […]

How is a Virtual Assistant (VA) Like a Life Preserver?

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Posted in:  Administrative ProfessionalBusiness TipsEntrepreneurSmall BusinessVirtual Assistant

Feel like you’re drowning at your desk? Dive into the parts of your business you LOVE and that make you MONEY! SWIM laps around your competition by delegating administrative tasks. Add a Virtual Assistant to your team to help you make a splash, keep your customer communications and correspondence a-float! Give a VA a task […]

ICE, ICE Baby!

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Posted in:  Business TipsEntrepreneurSmall Business

“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, […]