Taking a Vacation in the Small Business Sector

Small business owners typically maintain very rigorous schedules, even during the summer! Depending on what industry you work in, summer could actually be your busiest season.  So, what happens when you want to get away?  Or, when one of your employees want to go on vacation? Taking a break plays an important role in productivity, so youRead more

Maryland’s Minimum Wage Increase:  Pros & Cons

Many people are talking about the minimum wages these days—especially here in Maryland. Starting July 1st, the last of the proposed wage increases went into place, taking our lowest paid workers to an hourly income of $10.10.  This now puts our state in the top 10 ranking of highest minimum wage rates in the country!  ButRead more