By Anna Dievendorf,  User1st 

There is increased demand for people of all abilities to experience and use web content equally. While web accessibility and the ramifications for noncompliance can seem daunting, don’t let that apprehension scare you into inaction. The rise in lawsuits is just as much cautionary note as it is a signal for opportunity.
 
Unlocking purchasing power and website utility for more consumers – right when they want and need it – not only mitigates risk, it also opens the door to millions of users and buyers. And those millions need a way to use your site for their shopping, lifestyle, finance needs and more.

​By Christina Schlegel, Bluetail Travel 

We all need to take a break every once in a while. However, planning a vacation and taking off multiple, consecutive workdays can seem daunting. Research shows that American workers are among the worst when it comes to utilizing paid time off, but summer is a perfect time to use those stacked-up vacation days for an extended vacation or a short staycation. 

Living in or around the DMV provides so many options for staycations - no need to book a flight or drive more than four hours to reach an exciting destination. Here are four easy tips on booking a mini staycation in the DMV if you're looking to plan a low-stress getaway this summer. ​

By Dr. Ujjwal Shakya, MMA & Sports Rehab 

​Is your busy schedule getting in the way of taking care of your physical health? Are you too slammed at work and with outside activities to go to the gym?

​Incorporating exercises into your workday can help boost brain power, improve your memory, and ultimately result in being a more efficient worker. Here are six simple ways you can include exercise into your busy schedule, and even burn calories at work. 

By Andrew Nicholson, Bonds Escape Room 

​I’ve always found escape rooms to be a microcosm of the workplace in that you have a team working together to complete a common goal within a set amount of time. I’ve worked at Bond’s Escape Room for three years, and during my time I’ve written hundreds of puzzles and watched countless groups try to solve them. I’ve observed many players and corporate teams hash out various strategies for success; however, few have actually worked. In order to “escape,” groups must communicate effectively, think critically, and make-up for each other’s weaknesses. In many cases, a leader naturally emerges to delegate and take charge of the group. I believe these workplace like games can be invaluable for understanding the inner workings of a team. 

By Tony Hill, AlphaGraphics

By Marian Marquez, Arlington Economic Development 

During the month of May, Arlington Economic Development (AED) celebrated Business Appreciation Month in Arlington with a series of high-profile business events. However, this work is not confined to just one month per year; we do it year-round at AED! This activity, otherwise known as AED’s Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program, doesn’t usually make headlines but is an important pillar of our economic development strategy. ​

By Chris Smith, ChangeSmith 

By Tara Palacios, Arlington Economic Development's BizLaunch 

Summer is nearly here! You’ve spent the last several months growing your business, managing your business, attending industry events, networking, and so much more. With the remainder of your time, you’ve been having “fun,” attending birthday parties, graduations, weddings, and catching up with the family. Now what?
 
Take a break. ​

Yes, take a break. I give you permission. As an entrepreneur, you deserve it. Give yourself time this summer to smell the roses, take care of yourself and recharge the batteries. The following is my list of must-do’s, so you are ready for the fall to further grow and manage your business, and attend more industry events! ​​

By Miki Gilmore, Communications Associate, Arlington Chamber of Commerce 

​I’ve been at the Chamber for eight months now working in the communications role in a variety of capacities. The opportunity to grow within the role during my time at the Chamber has given me many learning moments that I will take with me for the rest of my career as a graphic designer.
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I was born in Yokohama, Japan then moved to Rockville, Maryland in 2006 where I have lived for the past 13 years. In 2017, I graduated Bryn Mawr College with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics. Once I finished school, I found that I wanted to embark on a more creative career path, so I enrolled at Montgomery College to explore a new passion for graphic and web design. 

By Indre Bauza, Supporting Strategies 

Sometimes small-business owners have trouble delegating responsibilities. Once you've invested so much time and money (in many cases) in launching a business, it's difficult to relinquish control over aspects of that business - especially the finances. 

As your business grows, you eventually realize there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything yourself. Unless your goal in launching the business was to become a full-time bookkeeper, that's one of the first areas you should consider outsourcing. Have questions regarding how to outsource the financial aspect of your small-business and choose a fitting bookkeeper? Here are some answers.