Tag: small business

5 Tips for Women Small Business Owners

In a world where women only hold 25% of the top C-suite level positions, it is so important for women small business owners to continue supporting each other and lifting each other up. Women often face different challenges than men do when it comes to business ownership. Getting advice from other women who have been […]

What You May Not Know About Minority-Owned Businesses

Applied Development is a minority-owned business with an interest in supporting other minority-owned businesses, especially in the Baltimore area. 2020 has been a turbulent year for all small businesses, but for minority businesses in particular. Shedding light on these companies and understanding their needs and how they operate has never been more important than it […]

Applied Development Named to The Inc. 5000 Series: DC Metro’s Top Companies

We are proud to announce that Applied Development has been named to the inaugural Inc. 5000 Series: DC Metro’s Top Companies list. We achieved 329% growth from 2016-2018, allowing us to take the number 27 spot among the 250 fastest growing companies in the D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia metropolitan region. About the Companies on […]

Making Your Business Processes Work for Diversability Inclusion

From a small retail store to an international conglomerate, having efficient business processes is important for any organization. Those processes may look very different in practice, but the goals of business operations are often the same. You want to streamline the work, make things as easy as possible on your employees, and ultimately create a […]

How a Veteran-owned Business Serves Employees and Clients

Applied Development is a veteran-owned business – and proud to be one. CEO Kimberly Citizen spent years in the service with the United States Army. While she was there, she learned valuable leadership skills and received numerous awards and citations. Now, as a result of her service, she’s better able to serve her employees, clients, […]

Introducing Citizen CEO

Applied Development prides itself in giving back to the community any way it can and encourages employees to place a focus on supporting the causes that they believe in. Founder Kimberly Citizen is no exception to this rule. In fact, she’s leading the way by giving back to other female entrepreneurs through her new podcast, […]

Applied Development Wins Bridging the Gap Award

Applied Development was awarded a Bridging the Gap Achievement Award for Successful Women or Minority-owned Business this week by the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC). On November 18 at a ceremony at the American Visionary Arts Museum, the GBC announced thirteen winners in six different categories. The awards date to the 1990s and recognize “exceptional minority, […]

3 Things to Know During Women’s Small Business Month

October is a month that represents us at Applied Development. Earlier this month, we featured how our services align with the goals and mission of Disability Employment Awareness Month. October is also National Women’s Small Business Month. As an Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) certified business, we […]

Our CEO Reflects on Business Success

This year, Applied Development has experienced a lot of success. We’ve been nominated for two awards from the BBJ, received recognition from Inc. magazine for our growth, and received nominations as a successful veteran-owned business. But what does success really mean to a business owner? Approaching the 8th anniversary of Applied Development, our CEO Kimberly Citizen […]

Why a Mentoring Program is Good for You and Your Employees

This week on LinkedIn, our CEO Kimberly Citizen shares how and why creating a mentoring program benefits employees and business owners. Kimberly knew she wanted to create a unique corporate culture at Applied Development, where employees feel valued and listened to. Creating a mentoring program allows both employees to feel valued. It also has the […]