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 […]
How Applied Development’s Strategic Consulting Services Can Help Your Organization See the Big Picture
Having good strategies in place is key for any organization. While there is a certain amount of steps you can take without a fully fleshed out plan in place, a quality strategy sets your organization up for success and gives you key performance indicators so you can measure the success of your endeavors. Most business […]
Benefits of Working with an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business
When you choose to work with a woman-owned small business, you are making a conscious decision to support the advancement of women in the workplace. While women-owned small businesses are on the rise, they still represent only 20% of all organizations that employ people in the United States. At Applied Development, we strongly believe that […]
3 Inclusive 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 […]
4 Women-Owned Businesses in Baltimore to Watch
Happy Women’s History Month! As a woman-owned business in the Baltimore area, we are always looking for other women-owned businesses to support. Creating a community of like-minded, strong women-owned businesses allows us to hold each other up and continue growing. Below are four of the top women-owned businesses in Baltimore to watch and work with! […]
How to Create Brand Guidelines for Your Business or Federal Agency
Brand guidelines are important for any business or federal agency. When you use them appropriately along with a strategic communications plan, they allow you to build brand recognition and streamline how others view you. Knowing the brand guidelines also gives employees a better understanding of how to represent your brand both internally and externally. If […]
How a CART Services Provider Can Benefit Your Small Business
Many businesses have never heard of Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) services, let alone used them. However, small businesses in particular can greatly benefit from using CART services, especially at events and during onboarding trainings. Below are some important things to know if your small business has never worked with a CART services provider before. […]
7 Small Business Success Factors
Running a small business is no easy feat. From the early days of knowing what business license to apply for to growing your business and figuring out how to handle quarterly taxes, there is always something new to learn about being a business owner. Whether you are just getting started or have been an entrepreneur […]
5 Resources for Veteran-Owned Businesses
Applied Development is proud to be a veteran-owned business. Time in the military helps veterans develop the necessary skill set to be successful entrepreneurs. In fact, in the United States, there are currently 2.52 million businesses that are majority-owned by veterans, making up about 9.1% of all U.S. businesses. These businesses employ over five million […]
5 Facts About Women-Owned Small Businesses
The Small Business Association (SBA) has designated October as National Women’s Small Business month. There are nearly 10 billion women-owned businesses in the United States and 99% of them are small businesses. This sector is steadily growing, with more women opening small businesses every year. To celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month, we are diving […]