5 Reason Why It’s Smart to Do Business Locally

Small businesses are so important to the community. They build prosperity, diversity, and identity; they create jobs and generally provide a positive local impact that can be felt in just about every way possible. Think your town is unique? Why do you suppose that is? In most cases, it has a lot to do with…

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Faces of Annapolis with Sandra Schultz CPA

Margaret Mitchell of Gone with the Wind, once said, “Death, taxes, and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.”  We had been looking for a convenient time to sit down with a tax professional and now that the busiest time of tax season has passed; we’re thankful for that opportunity. This month,…

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Downsizing to a Shared Workspace Can Be the Perfect Solution

These days, with more reliable internet access and innovative communications platforms, it’s becoming more common for employees to work remotely or for employers to access workers who live in other places. If this sounds similar to your situation, you are probably maintaining office space that you just don’t need anymore. To save costs and meet…

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7 Small Business Strategies to Earn More Referrals

As a small business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. As if running the day-to-day wasn’t enough, you’ve always got to have a sales strategy in play in order to grow. Unless you’re one of those unicorn companies that can’t handle any more business, you’re probably in the market for ideas – and…

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4 Tips for Staying Safe on the Water

Boating, swimming, and all kinds of water sports are very popular in Annapolis. It helps, of course, that we’re nestled on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, its sparkling waters visible from just about everywhere in the downtown core. If you are a water enthusiast, you are likely counting the days until the summer warmth…

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Faces of Annapolis with Realty Navigator

(Pictured left to right:  Lisa Longest, Petra Quinn and Vincent Payne) Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore”.  That seems like pretty simple advice but knowing where to start can be daunting.  When buying or selling a home, the first thing you should do is seek help from an expert. We…

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3 Great Ways to Generate New Sales Leads

Lead generation is a crucial sales activity. It’s how we obtain new customers and grow our businesses. If new business is lacking and find yourself stuck for ideas on how to generate new sales leads, we’ve put our heads together to bring you three great ways to make it happen. What is a sales lead?…

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