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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
