NextGen MilSpouse

10/02/2022

" I’m a classic introvert. I much prefer quiet nights at home with a movie or book than going out. No matter how I tried to break out of my introvert shell – even telling myself the next time we PCS’d I’d make more friends & be more adventurous – I just couldn’t fully emerge.

And that’s OK. You can be an introvert and still enjoy the adventures of military life. It just takes a little more effort."
https://nextgenmilspouse.com/introverts-guide-to-be-adventurous/

I’m a classic introvert. I much prefer quiet nights at home with a movie or book than going out. No matter how I tried to break out of my introvert shell – even telling myself the next time we PCS’d I’d make more friends & be more adventurous – I just couldn’t fully emerge. And […]

15/12/2021

Where do you work? Do you set up your laptop on the kitchen table, have an Instagram-worthy home office, or head to the nearest coffee shop?

If you’re a military spouse business owner or remote worker, you might be struggling with space. As pandemic restrictions end and places open up, you might be itching to get out of the house. You can’t keep buying lattes all day to justify sitting around the adorable cafe downtown. Plus, if you have a call or a meeting, where can you go for some peace and quiet?

You might want to head down to your local co-working space and rent yourself some space!

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/co-working-spaces-for-milspouses-yay-or-nay/

Co-Working Spaces For Milspouses, Yay or Nay?

08/12/2021

Starting a business comes with many obstacles in addition to the challenges of military life. If you're a parent you try hard to make sure that you are still giving your kids the time they need.
But sometimes you need to get things done business wise, which is why it's awesome that Boys & Girls Clubs of America offers complimentary membership to not only Active Duty military families, but National Guard and Army Reserves families too. [sponsored]

Learn about a military child's experience in BGCA here:
https://bgca.org/news-stories/2021/October/finding-my-second-family-my-pandemic-senior-year-as-a-military-teen)

Learn how to get your FREE military family membership here:
http://bgca.org/military

07/12/2021

Milspouses!!! Have you applied for your FREE Flex Jobs Membership? https://nextgenmilspouse.com/free-flexjobs-com-membership-for-military-spouses-seeking-remote-work/

% Free FlexJobs.com Membership for Military Spouses Seeking Remote Work

29/11/2021

In honor of National Military Family Appreciation Month, we are celebrating 30 years of Boys & Girls Clubs of America serving military kids through academic support, tutoring, peer connections, and leadership development.
Not only is a BGCA membership free for military families, it's also the perfect way to help your military child meet new friends and make a military move easier.
Join free here: bgca.com/military

16/11/2021

"Military spouses dream of the day when their active-duty status will come to an end. But, when your spouse decides to transition from active duty to retirement, this new and unchartered territory can quickly become overwhelming. Questions lay for the path ahead, like what will your next steps be as a family? Will you move to another location, and if so, where will that be? Now that your spouse is retiring, is it time to go back to work or take on more responsibilities in an existing career?"

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/how-to-navigate-career-transition-as-a-military-spouse/

How to Navigate Career Transition as a Military Spouse

15/11/2021

Milspouse Creators do you struggle with product photos for your content or online shops? Here's some tips just in time for the holidays to help you get better photos with your smartphone: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/8-ways-for-milspouse-creators-to-take-amazing-product-photos-with-their-smartphone/

  A few years ago Time Magazine shot their “Women Who Are Changing The World” covers with an iPhone. Since then many publications have followed suit including Conde Nast, Seventeen, and Elle. In 2020 with social distancing we’ve seen Twilight actor Robert Pattison shoot his own GQ cover, and ...

02/11/2021

Attention— Milspouses Seeking Remote Work:
https://nextgenmilspouse.com/free-flexjobs-com-membership-for-military-spouses-seeking-remote-work/

% Free FlexJobs.com Membership for Military Spouses Seeking Remote Work

11/10/2021

"These days, it seems like nearly everyone has spent at least some time working from home, so it makes sense that professional education should follow suit. Thankfully, opportunities exist that will give milspouses’ career aspirations a boost with online certification, training, and job search assistance in the high-demand fields of Allied Healthcare and IT. [sponsored]

MedCerts is pioneering the way students learn and employers hire. For the past 10 years, they’ve been creating a system to provide debt-free, specialized training for military spouses and connect them with employers looking for those very same skills. Over 30,000 individuals have trained and upskilled through MedCerts, giving them access to the talent pipelines MedCerts has built with its more than 1,000 partners."

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/portable-career-ideas-for-military-spouses/

11/10/2021

"Starting a business can be daunting. One of the biggest obstacles to getting started can be capital–where do you get the money to start? Equipment, raw materials, inventory–and that’s just the beginning!

While there are certainly ways you can raise money and attract investors, you may also qualify for certain loans and scholarships just for small businesses."

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/funding-your-milspouse-owned-business/

Funding Your MilSpouse-Owned Business

07/10/2021

"As military spouses, we’ve all seen an ad, a post in a FB group, or heard about MyCAA through word of mouth. I can tell you personally that it’s a great program and we should all take advantage of the opportunities it offers." [sponsored]

Learn how MedCerts is providing milspouses fantastic portable career opportunities that you can use MyCAA to pay for.

Read More: https://candypo.com/military-spouses-can-attain-an-education-and-career-path-with-medcerts/

Military Spouses Can Attain an Education and Career Path With Medcerts. Yes, we can and should take advantage of these programs available.

05/10/2021

This military spouse doesn’t have to even house inventory, and makes over $100k annually using Print On Demand services.

Read More: https://www.starterstory.com/stories/i-make-120k-year-with-my-print-on-demand-t-shirt-side-hustle?fbclid=IwAR22AvNelLw73IE6gSQY-hbdAudPT4mob8ZH_bCfPo3haIdxkHJ64l8QHvs

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01/10/2021

8 a.m.: I breeze through my inbox and put the final touches on half a dozen outgoing articles.

10 a.m.: I hop on Skype to record an interview with fellow female entrepreneur on the other side of the country. We chat about career, family, education and societal issues.

11 a.m.: I stretch with 30 minutes of yoga and meet the hubby for a lunch date.
Rest of the afternoon is spent developing marketing strategies for start-up clients, intermittent with coffee breaks and dog walks. I wrap things up at 4 p.m. and hit the gym for some cardio.

Yes, this is a typical day in the life of this entrepreneur. Yes, I am a military spouse defying the depressing statistical report of 90% of military wives jobless or unemployed.

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/4-reasons-milspouses-make-great-entrepreneurs/

01/10/2021

FYI: Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

29/09/2021

On Sept. 29 and 30, the USO is putting on a free event (https://www.uso.org/jumpstart) about entrepreneurship for military service members and their families to help them prepare for the transition to civilian life. Speakers include celebrity entrepreneurs, such as Julian Hough (from Dancing with the Stars, founder of KINRGY), Hill Harper (from the Good Doctor, also founder of the Black Wall Street App), Brian Hamilton (entrepreneur, TV star and philanthropist), Cameron Cruse (Founder of R.Riveter), etc.

21/09/2021

"It’s no secret that military spouses have a hard time taking their careers with them, moving around every three years on average. The numbers tell the story: military spouses experience an unemployment rate of 25%, nearly 10 percentage points higher than peak civilian unemployment rates.

Even if you are eyeing a portable career, it’s often a source of frustration that you need to be able to complete certain education and training requirements before you even qualify to apply. Those things can take time, and if a PCS is always on the horizon, how are you supposed to get started?"

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/portable-career-ideas-for-military-spouses/

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Medcerts.   It’s no secret that military spouses have a hard time taking their careers with them, moving around every three years on average. The numbers tell the story: military spouses experience an unemployment rate of 25%, nearly 10 percentage points high...

21/09/2021

The holidays are coming faster then we care to admit.

If you sell products Amazon's FBA could be for you.

Find out more: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/fulfillment-by-amazon/

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) represents a business opportunity for milspouse-owned businesses. We take a look at this ecommerce tool.

26/08/2021

"Flashback to our first deployment as a couple. We were newly married and I decided that it was the perfect time to kick my career into high gear. I was accepted into a master’s program an hour away from our home that was my dream program. I found a new part-time job that was my passion."

Read More: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/overbook-during-deployment/

You don't have to make deployment plans. You can just do you and take every day as it comes.

23/08/2021

We understand the challenges military life can present military spouses when it comes to employment, and your educational goals. [ad]

When it comes to education, the traditional brick-and-mortar four-year-college isn’t always a feasible option.

What some milspouses need is a debt-free educational option that offers certifications in high-demand areas. Bonus points for a school that understands both the needs and the frustrations of the military lifestyle.

If you've been considering a portable career option in a high demand field such as IT [think CompTIA Cloud+ & A+] or, allied healthcare [medical coding/billing], MedCerts may be a perfect option for you.

MedCerts is not only a Top 10 Military Friendly School, but also they are MyCAA Approved

— Most of their programs can be completed in 4-6 months.
— Can be completed no matter where you PCS
— Many of their programs can be paid for with the milspouse grant known as MyCAA.

Back to School isn't only for kids! Start your first day soon too.

Learn how here: https://info.medcerts.com/career-training-mycaa-programs?tdd1=223

30/06/2021

From the archives: “Just Sayin”:

23/06/2021

"List & File offers sleek PCS binders specially-designed to help military families get their most vital documents in order. “She somehow found a way to make a PCS binder something that we’d want to show off instead of hiding away,” gushes friend and Certified Professional Organizer, Lauren."

Read More:
https://nextgenmilspouse.com/milspouses-who-work-it-liz-lauren-of-manifesto-home-office/

MilSpouses Who Work It: The Dynamic Duo Behind List & File and Manifesto Home + Office

09/06/2021

Ever considered opening a franchise?
Here are 6 veteran franchise programs that could help your military family start their own business: https://www.retailsalute.com/6-of-the-best-veteran-franchise-discount-programs/

6 Of The Best Veteran Franchise Discount Programs

08/06/2021

"It affects your best-laid plans, sneaks up on you when you least expect it, and most military spouses have already experienced this “anything that can go wrong, will” phenomenon."

Murphy’s Law Can Affect Your Business Too!

Here's how: https://msoy.afi.org/blog/5-ways-to-protect-your-milspouse-owned-business-from-murphy-s-law

17/05/2021

Milspouse Entrepreneurs: Are you in business with someone else?

Thinking about opening a joint business checking account?

Read This: https://nextgenmilspouse.com/opening-a-joint-checking-account-with-your-business-partner/

So you’ve gone for it. You’ve teamed up with a business partner and developed a killer business plan. The capital is there, the inventory is in stock, you’ve set up your website. There’s only one question left: do you set up a joint checking account for your business? This can be an awkward ...