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Remote Assistants In 2025: What’s Actually Working And Why Squared Away Still Leads The Pack
By Michelle Penczak November 21, 2025
Founders are scaling faster with remote assistants in 2025—see why Squared Away’s vetted military spouse talent delivers unmatched reliability and results.
Cut Costs, Not Support: How to Stay Steady During a Government Shutdown
By Michelle Penczak October 29, 2025
When the world seems out of control, leaders are required to make difficult decisions. I’ve seen it all - shutdowns, recessions, the pandemic, deployments - and I will say this with absolute confidence; There is no stability in cutting people. It comes from investing with more wisdom.
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.
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