It’s no secret that getting involved in your community can boost your business’ profile. Choosing which organizations to work with can be daunting at times. The best rule of thumb is to stick to what you know. Either choose something related to your industry or find a cause that is close to your heart. We…
Community involvement is important for small businesses to stay in front of their potential clients. We know what you’re thinking…..”But, my budget!” Not to worry, getting involved can fit into your budget very easily. In fact, in some cases, it doesn’t cost you anything at all! Volunteering your time outside of business hours or on…
Our small business clients at My Annapolis Office are the type of people who do it all! Small business owners are super-hero level multitaskers. They live by their calendars and keep track of details about each of their client’s families, businesses and more. The amount of information they process in a single day would probably…
With the presidential primaries occurring this past week in Annapolis, our thoughts are on the race to the White House. We know deciding on a presidential candidate is a much more intricate decision than selecting office space, but there are a few similarities. Will they Uphold Professionalism after Move-In? One of the most difficult…
Are you coming to the end of a long-term office lease and find yourself looking for new space? A short-term office space may be just what you need while you give yourself the time to find a new home for your business. There can be a myriad of advantages to a short-term lease with My…
When the time comes to move into an office, for most entrepreneurs and small business owners the question becomes, which option is right for me? Unless you are immediately taking on 50 employees, you are most likely looking for a single or small block of offices to support your business, yourself and any staff you…
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…
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…
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…
