What to Look For When You Hire Technical Writers
Introduction Technical writing is still a highly sought-after ability in the industry, with demand anticipated to increase by 10% between 2014 and 2024. Therefore, getting the right fit for your business is crucial to addressing your customer’s needs through adequate technical documentation, all while communicating your company’s brand and message. Here are some of the […]
What is a Section 508 Compliance Coordinator?
Federal agencies and organizations need professionals to lead and govern Section 508 programs. This improves compliance, shows the importance of accessibility, and lessens legal penalties. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act serves as a key milestone for accessibility by defining the scope of responsibilities for accessibility in the U.S. Federal Government. The success of a […]
National Website Accessibility Consulting Services
With the recent explosion of litigation for websites that present barriers to access, it is becoming more important every day for organizations to conduct a deep dive audit on their website to ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 compliance Once that audit is complete, working with quality website accessibility consulting services is […]
Exploring the Importance of Technical Writing in Business Contexts
Technical writing has been an important part of the business world since the time of the Industrial Revolution when more people began using machinery as part of their daily work routines. Today, the importance of technical writing in business contexts cannot be understated. Technical writing is a wide-ranging field, extending from manuals for machinery use […]
Who Would Need an American Sign Language Interpreter to Facilitate Effective Communication?
Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals all have their own preferences for the best way to communicate with hearing individuals. While not all people in this community prefer American Sign Language (ASL) over lip-reading or communication access real time translation (CART) services, it is important to keep an ASL interpreters either on staff or on-call. Below are […]
EY Entrepreneurs Access Network’s second cohort of Black and Latino entrepreneurs includes Applied Development
The Entrepreneurs Access Network supports Black and Latino entrepreneurs to help further grow their companies and close long-standing disparity gaps Baltimore, MD 4/1/22 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced the 2022 cohort of the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network (EAN). A nationwide business accelerator, EAN is a comprehensive, executive program designed to support […]
3 Tips for Employee Appreciation
Employee Appreciation Day technically only happens once a year but showing your employees how much you appreciate them is something that you should endeavor to do regularly. It improves employee engagement and retention while letting them know that they are doing a good job. When deciding how to reward employees for their hard work, it […]
The Benefits of Mentoring Other Business Owners
January is National Mentoring Month and a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of mentoring other business owners. When entrepreneurs are first starting out in business, they often need someone to guide them through the initial processes. Moreover, they may also need to bounce ideas off of seasoned business owners to gauge whether […]
4 Ways a Complaint Management Program Can Help Your Organization
In an ideal world, your organization would never receive a complaint. However, there are times when miscommunications and misunderstandings happen – or you experience a worst-case scenario of one employee harassing another. Regardless, it is critical to have a complaint management program in place for when any complaint needs to be addressed. Complaint management programs […]
How to Succeed as a Women-Owned Business
October is Women-Owned Small Business Month! As a woman-owned small business, Applied Development knows the importance of getting as much information as possible to put yourself in a position to succeed. Network, Network, Network Never underestimate the power of a strong network, especially when you are first stepping into entrepreneurship. Network wherever you can, however […]