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How to Support Military Families During a Government Shutdown
By Michelle Penczak October 8, 2025
When the government shuts down, the headlines talk about politics. What they don’t talk about are the families sitting at kitchen tables across military housing neighborhoods, doing math that doesn’t add up.
Why AI Will Never Replace Virtual Assistants
By Michelle Penczak September 12, 2025
AI can make us faster. It can give us shortcuts. But it will never replace the value of human nuance; the conversations, the relationship-building, and the deal-making that keep businesses moving forward.
August 10, 2015 — The Day Everything Fell Apart | SquaredAway
By Michelle Penczak August 16, 2025
August 10, 2015, is etched into my memory. Not as a gentle turning point, but as a gut punch that knocked the wind out of me.
Top Tools and Technologies for Efficient Assistance: Boosting Productivity with Modern Solutions
By Michelle Penczak July 31, 2024
Leveraging modern tools and technologies can make a significant difference in managing workloads and achieving goals.
The Importance of Trust in Virtual Relationships: Building and Maintaining Trust Remotely
By Michelle Penczak June 26, 2024
As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of remote work, investing in trust will be the key to thriving in virtual environments.
Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day
By Michelle Penczak May 8, 2024
As we honor Military Spouse Appreciation Day, it’s good to recognize the resilience, strength, and essential contributions of military spouses.
Hiring a Remote Assistant: What Businesses Need to Know
By Michelle Penczak April 2, 2024
The shift towards remote work is transforming the modern workforce, presenting businesses with unprecedented advantages, from heightened productivity to access to a global talent pool.
The Evolution of the Executive Assistant: How the role has changed in the digital age.
By Michelle Penczak April 2, 2024
Hiring a remote assistant not only offers logistical benefits but, through Squared Away, also provides the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission, highlighting the extraordinary capabilities of an often-undervalued segment of the workforce.
The Untapped Talent of Military Spouses: Exploring the Skills and Resilience of Military Spouses in
By Michelle Penczak January 19, 2024
The journey of military spouses in the workforce is one of untapped potential, resilience, and remarkable skill sets. Through the inspiring example of Squared Away and our founder, Michelle Penczak, we see a powerful model for how businesses can tap into this extraordinary talent pool.
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