When it comes to generating online sales leads, there is no one-size-fits-all model. Every business has a unique brand, service, and audience, therefore each approach will be unique as well. While some businesses get the most momentum from Facebook ads, others have found more success by hosting webinars or sending newsletters. How you generate online…
Streamlining the billing process is an important step to ensuring the future of your business. It is important to make sure your invoice reflects a billing process that is meaningful, organized, and concise. Though on-time is ideal, a late payment is better than no payment. To help employ a successful billing and payment process for…
The social media movement has forever changed the marketing landscape and has become a dominating force in our professional and personal lives. For business owners, social media has increased exposure, driven sales, generated leads, reduced marketing expenses, grown business partnerships, and shaped a brand more than any other movement. Therefore, it’s important to know what…
Finding success as an entrepreneur takes perseverance and hard work. No matter what industry you are in or how long you have been working at it, prepare to be a life learner because new experiences and exciting challenges will always come your way. Timothy Sykes, contributor for Entrepreneur, offers these five key lessons that…
Successful entrepreneurs know that a disciplined and dedicated work ethic is critical to building a successful business. It takes commitment to meet goals and adhere to deadlines and new research has shown that our dietary choices can make this commitment easier or more challenging. If you want to increase your chances of entrepreneurial success, Raquel…
Not every workspace provider is created equal. When it comes to location, staff, amenities, and affordability, My Annapolis Office stands out amongst all other workspace providers. Location. My Annapolis Office is centrally located in the heart of Annapolis, just minutes from the Maryland Statehouse, US Naval Academy, and Annapolis Harbor. With easy access to all…
Money, greenbacks, capital, moolah, or dough…whatever you want to call it…everyone knows you have to have it to start a business. However, what’s not always clear is where to get it. Most new businesses, and even some established ones, have to resort to creative methods of raising capital. So, don’t let the pursuit of funding…
The first few minutes of your morning can set the tone for the rest of your day. Therefore, it’s important to make those minutes count. No matter which side of the bed you wake up on, you are in control of your outlook and attitude once your feet hit the floor. So, here are a…
Have you ever heard the saying “Your health is your wealth”? It’s a powerful statement and so very true. You invest valuable time and energy into your business and relationships and you want to be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor. You need good health to sustain your focus and energy and make…
Owning and operating your own franchise is the American Dream for many aspiring business owners. Brand loyalty coupled with the desire to be your own boss, start something from nothing, and pass on a legacy are what propel self-proclaimed entrepreneurs to take the plunge into franchisee ownership. Mark Gurley, contributing writer for the Annapolis Business…
