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…
When the temperatures cool, the summer crowds disperse, and the trees begin to show their true colors, Annapolis teems with activities and great things to see and do. Whether you love the bustle of the city or prefer the wide-open rural spaces, there’s something here for everyone. A consensus on the “best” things to…
Pictured from left to right: Jen Luik and Vantresa Scott We are always looking for things to celebrate and recently, Decisions Oriented, a member at My Annapolis Office, celebrated their three year anniversary. Decisions Oriented is a certified service-disabled veteran, woman owned-minority business enterprise incorporated in Maryland. They celebrated their three year anniversary in July…
Sales is a never-ending process that every business owner must engage in. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s a challenge, but no matter how effective you are at building your pipeline, having a few new ideas is never a bad idea. Closing more sales: quick tips to keep your pipeline moving 1. Know your customer and…
Life coach and energy healer Roxana Jones said, “your body, mind and soul were designed to act as one. Connect the three and you will align with the life of your dreams.” To explore this connection, we sat down with our members, Isabella Scapini-Burrell & Michael Burrell of Renewed Pathways, to learn more about their…
There is no end to the great business ideas out there. Combined with your boundless entrepreneurial spirit, the sky is truly the limit. Small businesses make up more than 99 percent of all companies in America. Whether you have a great product, a service that can help others, or a unique store or restaurant that…
Networking is one of the most effective methods of building your business, but if you are a new business owner, if you consider yourself to be an introvert, or simply don’t have a lot of professional connections, it can be challenging. Networking, however, might be the single most important thing you do in the effort…
In 2018, the Washington, DC area experienced the wettest year on record. For this year, the District has seen 14.74 inches of rain. This is 2.18 inches above normal and 3.5 inches more rain than at the same time last year. The total is the most to date since 17.87 inches in 2014. So much…
Summertime in Annapolis is a wonderful thing. Sunshine (hopefully a lot of it), and the beauty and joys of our gorgeous waterfront are things we look forward to throughout the long, cold, wet winters. But when those joys become distractions, our businesses may suffer – especially home-based businesses, which are often subject to a few…
