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Describing themselves as “some of the most organized military spouses you’ll ever meet,” Lauren Weldon May and Elizabeth “Liz” Uibel Cook saw the difficulty their peers had keeping their home, papers, and life organized, and identified a niche they could fill with their unique talents–Lauren forming Manifesto Home + Office and Liz founding List & File. Manifesto’s areas of focus include homes, home and small business offices, and even pre-move purging, with services specific to military families (and a 10% military discount!). Especially when it comes to helping military families get PCS-ready, Lauren and Liz are walking the walk. Include the bigger things–getting copies of your kids’ medical records, cancelling your cable, and changing your address in a million different places, but also the small, easy-to-forget things that are taking up space in your mind and keeping you up at night: filling in nail holes, putting items that will stay with your rental in a “do not pack area,” taking batteries out of kids’ toys before the packers come, etc.

makeHER Milspouse is a three-day event curated by entrepreneurs and creatives Kia Young, Lakesha Cole, and Krystel Spell in an intimate virtual setting for military-affiliated women entrepreneurs. Imagine a staycation (beautiful accommodations, meditations, FUN simultaneous experiences like virtual escape rooms, meals, and dance parties, and plenty of time to rest) where you can put your career, business, and yourself first. 1597- Includes hotel or airbnb accommodations, meals, VIP Swag + Bonuses, and access to VIP simultaneous experiences. Though virtual this year, the level of detail and carefully curated retreat by Kia Young, Krystel Spell, and Lakesha Cole will be the same high-end, high-value experience as the in-person makeHER Milspouse Retreat, only STAYCATION style!

Or maybe you’re more reserved, but you notice everything and have a great intuition, whereas he’s more outgoing and easily establishes rapport with people. Whether you’re thinking of approaching your friend about starting a business, or your friend has approached you, you need to take a good, honest look at your relationship. how well you know each other, what you know your shared values to be, and what you know about your friend’s honest and integrity. When it comes to talking openly about money, if you and your potential business partner aren’t “there” yet as friends, you might not be ready to start a business together.

Usually, that means senior spouses shepherding more junior spouses through deployments or the impact on their family of the service member’s increasing responsibility. This online mentorship program links spouses of varying professional experience levels, from up-and-comers This online community allows spouses to advise and support each other from their hard-won experience. An ACP staff member talks with spouses to determine their career goals and experience to help determine the optimal match for their mentorship experience.

That’s why we wanted to give the special people in your life some cool gift ideas for the “Milspouse Entrepreneur/Remote Worker” to help further your business and make getting through the workday easier. Here are 8 holiday gifts ideas for milspouse entrepreneurs and remote workers: Stained Glass Box for Postcards or Jewelry – White and Copper A great day starts with a hot cup of coffee or tea and this is the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the business owner or remote worker that needs that hot beverage to keep them going. It’s the perfect gift for people who work at home as a way to switch between sitting and standing, and increase productivity.

If you’re going to enable video in your chat, please let people know ahead of time. Letting your team know ahead of time that you will have video chat enabled can help set expectations – and so can letting them know when you will have it disabled. A disabled video chat from a team or business leader can signal to everyone else that it’s okay to be private or have a rough day. Ultimately, if you’ve got a remote team, just as with a team working together in-person, you need to demonstrate you care.

Many economic forecasters expect to see a substantial amount of online holiday shopping this year, especially as many consumers are likely to stay home. In your customer service, your holiday marketing, and the sales experience you provide, think about how you can offer a personalized experience. According to RedPoint Global, their study on online holiday shopping behavior found “70 percent of consumers say they will exclusively shop with brands that can demonstrate that they personally understand them this holiday season. That means this year, your marketing and the online shopping experience you create is make-or-break.

Videoconferencing is life right now, and if you’re like us, you’re logging onto Zoom meetings more than ever! The RemoteOffice backdrop works perfectly with Zoom, GoToMeeting, WebEx, BlueJeans, and Skype virtual backgrounds. And here’s a bonus: if you’re doing virtual schooling like we are this year, that can be your backdrop for this year’s school photos! Sure, you may not be doing much business travel at the moment, but this is a perk if you need to change rooms in your home, or when you’re in the middle of a PCS move and need to set up your remote office from your hotel room.

If you’re spending less money on restaurants, entertainment or gas for your car, consider allocating some of that newly discovered disposable income to your financial future. First Command waives all financial planning fees for active-duty military and their families, and there is no minimum net worth required to work with us. I encourage you to visit firstcommand.com to learn more about our long history of helping military families pursue financial security. Schedule a complimentary consultation with your local First Command Financial Advisor, who is well-equipped to provide personal financial coaching through secure video conferencing, on the phone, or in person.

If it’s time for a redo, hire a professional, recruit a friend, or work the portrait mode on your phone. Use your updated photo on your business cards, website, and other social media for a cohesive effect. Freelance Writer | Content Creator | Social Media Manager | Veteran Advocate. Inviting just ten new people a week will exponentially increase your connections and you may discover the right people in the right field at the right duty station.