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Read Delete: The States Housing The Most Shelter Animals

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the share of shelter animals that are euthanized is actually shrinking. While millions of pets are surrendered to shelters every year in the U.S., that number is decreasing which has a direct and positive impact on…

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Weekly Scenario: Retirement Accounts and Life Insurance

Question:  Can an individual retirement account, or IRA, own a life insurance policy?

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The Monday Morning Minute: How many handicapped spaces do you need to provide at your property?

Access to Rental Housing on a fair and equal basis is a right – and it’s the law. As a property owner, management agent or if you make your living from residential real estate, spend a minute a week to protect yourself from fair housing claims and suits. Check out today’s The Monday Morning Minute.

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Baltimore’s Oldest Family Businesses

Baltimore’s Oldest Family Businesses Jessica Iannetta  – Associate Editor, Baltimore Business Journal said it best in her article in the Baltimore Business Journal on the oldest family businesses in Baltimore when she wrote; For most people, the phrase “family-owned business” brings up a very specific set of images. They often think of quaint mom-and-pop stores, restaurants offering up recipes passed down…

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Encore

  Encore There seems to be a new term being applied to career changes for those of a certain age.  That term is “Encore.” My friend, Mary Thompson, has experienced her own career change, and in doing so, founded Encore Howard County. What is the mission:  To re-envision ideas and attitudes about retirement and aging…

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You Bet!: Update on D.C.’s Timeline for Implementation

There has recently been a series of updates concerning the implementation of sports betting in the District of Columbia. First, and perhaps most important…

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Saturday Side Hustle | Sidebar: Five Things Importers Should be Doing in View of the Latest Tariffs on Chinese Imports

As you know if you have been reading or listening to the news, $300 billion in U.S. imports from China are at risk of being subject to 25% duties. If you are a U.S. importer that relies on Chinese imports – or an importer in general who could use a refresher in best practices –…

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Franchise Facts: Six More Tips For Speaking with Other Franchisees Before Buying Your Franchise

Your Franchise When buying a franchise, you may feel bogged down with the details of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). It is important to conduct your due-diligence to be as prepared as possible when buying. In this week’s video you will get six more helpful tips…

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The Gimme – Post-Award Debriefing

So short and simple, don’t take it for granted… but take a minute to read me!

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Friday Factoid: Horse Edition

PREAKNESS®, the second jewel of the TRIPLE CROWN®, will happen on May 18, 2019!!! To celebrate the occasion, test your knowledge of these horse-themed logos and creative works…

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