Annapolis is a mecca for sailing enthusiasts. Known as the sailing capital of America, people flock here from all over the world to experience what we’re lucky enough to live every single day. Whether you are new to the area or born and raised here, if you’re hoping to get started with sailing in…
Pictured from left to right: Cindy Popol, Colleen Whitlock, Janet Butler Berry, Amy McPherson Advisors for Change is a team of experienced professionals who have been helping nonprofits build financial confidence since 2007. They are passionate about how they work with their partners in the process of financial transformation. Keeping track of compliance changes from day to…
These days, many companies are embracing the benefits of a remote workforce. On the surface, there are advantages to both sides. For the company, there is a reduced need for office space, allocated parking, workstations, and everything that goes along with having an office presence. Also, it opens up the opportunity to hire top talent…
There are numerous benefits of home care compared to a residential care facility. One of the main benefits is comfort, but did you also know that another benefit is cost. Residential facilities can cost up to hundreds of dollars per day while home care can be an hourly cost. Another added perk that many people…
We face obstacles to progress every single day. Whether you’re stuck behind a slow driver on the freeway or encountering a barrier on the way to reaching a cherished goal, we all have different ways of dealing with the challenge. How do You Deal with Obstacles? Some of us simply ignore the obstacles in…
In a letter by Benjamin Franklin in 1789 to Jean-Baptiste Leroy, he wrote ‘In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” That still holds true today. As we head into 2020, it’s time to start thinking about taxes. So, it’s the perfect time to sit down with a tax…
Every year at holiday time, we reach into our hearts to make sure that local families in need have toys for their children at Christmas. For several years now, we have partnered with Toys for Tots, hosting a toy drop-off for the area, and inspiring our members to get involved. Toys for Tots has…
Coworking provides small businesses with a range of benefits, both quantifiable and otherwise. As the most disruptive thing to happen to office work since—arguably—the dreaded cubicle, the success of coworking can be attributed to many things: Coworking facilitates collaboration Innovation is the product of energy. Energy builds when highly motivated people work in proximity to…
My Annapolis Office members can now save up to 50% on healthcare, payroll, and workers’ compensation. We’ve partnered with TriNet because we understand that in order for a business to be successful, it needs to take great care of its people and because we strongly believe that everyone should have access to big company benefit…
Family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy. Studies have shown about 35 percent of Fortune 500 companies are family-controlled and represent the full spectrum of American companies from small businesses to major corporations. This month, we were excited to sit down with Wes Foreman of Foreman Pro Cleaning, a family-owned business here in…
