It’s no secret that just starting a business is hard work. When you add in the element of construction or building, getting your business up and running can be even harder. Here in Arlington County we wanted to make sure you knew about a free service to hopefully make the process a little easier for you. What’s this service you ask? A code consultation with the Arlington County Inspection Services Division (ISD), our in-house experts on all things building code!
By Jeanine Finch, Acting Business Ombudsman, Arlington County Government
It’s no secret that just starting a business is hard work. When you add in the element of construction or building, getting your business up and running can be even harder. Here in Arlington County we wanted to make sure you knew about a free service to hopefully make the process a little easier for you. What’s this service you ask? A code consultation with the Arlington County Inspection Services Division (ISD), our in-house experts on all things building code!
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By Carla A. Fleming, CEO and Founder, Pivoting Strategies What’s your favorite TV channel to watch when you’re looking for some down time? My favorite channel is Home and Garden TV. The shows I love to watch are the ones where people are searching for the type of home they want. At the beginning of the search, they’re focused on the style of house or neighborhood they want to live in. As they go through the process, the conversation shifts from the lifestyle they currently have to who they need to become. That’s why they’re often surprised by the home they select. Companies today are going through a similar experience. According to Gartner, 63 percent of CEOs are likely to change their business models by 2020. The question is what’s the main reason why CEOs radically rethink their company’s business model? By J. 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Though starting your first internship is always a little daunting, my experience was made much more comfortable by the welcoming work environment and the friendly Chamber staff, who are always willing to help me and answer my questions. By Justin Gooderham, Owner, Dalton Digital Small business owners take pride in their work and in being champions for their clients and customers. Having a professional digital presence should be at the top of their list of “to-do’s.” The following are my top three DIGITAL DO’s to market your business online. By Carla A. Fleming, CEO and Founder, Pivoting Strategies How long do you want your business to last? It’s a question that can elicit a variety of responses. Some say 30 years or 40 years. Others offer a quizzical look. What I’ve found is when clients aren’t thinking about their future customer, it could cost them the future of their business. 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Whether it is a business owner, employee, resident or visitor, hearing their stories and learning from their experiences helps shape the way I see our community—the challenges we face and the potential we have. |
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