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A Salisbury insurance business opened just before pandemic struck. But it survived
Melissa Geeslin opened her franchise with Goosehead Insurance in downtown Salisbury on March 1, 2020, “just as the world shut down” from COVID-19.
Q&A: Gov. Larry Hogan reflects on entrepreneurship, small business and his two terms
As Governor Larry Hogan, the first Republican in 64 years to serve two consecutive terms as governor of Maryland, prepares to leave office, we sat down to ask some questions.
Expanding Opportunities 2022 – digital edition
Expanding Opportunities The 2022 edition of The Daily Record’s Expanding Opportunities Resource Guide for Small, Minority and Women Businesses was published on Sept. 23. Published in conjunction with the Governor’s […]
From pivot to permanent: Two tales of how unprecedented times led to unexpected rewards
The term “pivot” emerged as a buzzword to describe how businesses were changing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how two Maryland companies incorporated their pivot into daily operations.
Former Marine building a legacy as founder of Greenbelt consulting firm
Laurie Sayles, founder of Civility Management Solutions LLC in Greenbelt, spent a decade in the U.S. Marines before opening the doors on her own business.
Guest Columnist: Embracing your “why” is essential to your marketing messaging
Marketing – we encounter it every day and everywhere it seems. Yet, when developing marketing for our own businesses, knowing what to say and how to say it eludes us. Often tactics come first, like creating a website, social media posts, blogging, and vlogging. But focusing on tactics before developing marketing strategies dilutes the message and misses the targeted customer – your buyer. One [...]
Founder of Columbia-based IT firm finding ways to support others, himself
Rajan Natarajan's company, Global Alliant, is a Columbia-based information technology consulting and software development firm focused on the health care sector.
Report: Animal care companies need to heed cybersecurity calls too
The industry that provides supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines and other products for animals to veterinarians across the country is calling for increased cybersecurity.
Financial literacy: A mandatory requirement for running a successful small business
For small businesses developing strong financial literacy skills is critical to their success. Thankfully, there are many helpful resources available.
Greenbelt company soars to success after stereotypical start
Entrepreneurs take great pride in building a business from scratch, developing financial security, and planning for the future. For Ian Mulira, however, success is about something more.
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport grows its launch pad program
Five local, minority-owned micro-retailers recently opened at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Guest Columnist: Pivoting to success in the government marketplace
When the economic future seems stormy for small businesses, pivoting your business model to sell services or products to the Maryland State Government or the Federal Government and all of […]
