3 Things You Didn’t Know About Remote Teams

There are a lot of misconceptions about remote teams. Some people think it means hiring and outsourcing from overseas. Some people only think about gamers and their virtual teams.

These 5 Women-Owned Businesses Thrive with Remote Teams

Did you know more than 1,200 women launch businesses every day? And, they employ 7.9 million workers and generate over $1.4 trillion in revenue, annually. That’s a LOT of money! But what’s more impressive is the number of military spouses leading the force. They’re thriving with help from hundreds of women and men stationed around Read more…

Outsourced work is helping these 5 industries cut costs and grow

IVMF: Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Share Top Takeaways from V-WISE Phoenix

It’s not every day that two military spouses with six kids between them and active duty military husbands get to meet up in a gorgeous location for three days of GIRL BOSS learning, networking and growth. But that’s exactly what Instant Teams (previously known as MadSkills) co-founders, Erica McMannes and Liza Rodewald, were able to Read more…

MilitaryOneClick: Military spouses should ‘like’ these 15 Facebook pages right now

“Now, Facebook is a lifeline for military spouses. It lets us stay in touch with family back home or military friends who are scattered around the world. Facebook pages and groups allow military spouses to connect with other spouses on their base. You can find your tribe that will support you during deployments, even if Read more…

Why Businesses Should Outsource to Military Spouses

As a business owner, it’s your job to make money – that’s a fact.

We Hired a Military Spouse With MadSkills

Liza Rodewald & Erica McMannes Co-Founders, MadSkills

How Remote Teams can Impact Military Spouse Unemployment

The Obama era ended with steady job growth for American workers, but military spouse employment did not enjoy similar benefits. In 2016, military spouse unemployment reached 12.04%. That’s three times higher than the national average of 4.7% reported in December. While Obama’s final jobs report portrays a strong economy, it excludes the fact that military Read more…

3 Fears a Milspo Professional Faced and Conquered

Military Spouse: 3 Steps to a New Career in Tech

Here’s a little secret. Military spouses who have tech skills are finding jobs, and many are working from home. Just like you, they grew tired of switching jobs every time they moved. They wanted to avoid gaps in their resume and desired a steady paycheck. So, even though it may have required a career change, Read more…