Support Local Businesses By Supporting Small Business Week

This week, May 3-9, is Small Business Week and Mount Vernon Lee Chamber would like to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community. These businesses give vitality to the community and ensure a robust economy. Data shows that 94 percent of Fairfax County business establishments have 50 or fewer employees and that these companies employ more than 200,000 people. Continue reading

6 Home Office Tips

Office Nesbitt Realty
Inside the Consultation Room at Nesbitt Realty
Here are some pointers for ensuring an efficient, productive home office:
  1. Have a door or partition to set physical boundaries and establish rules with family.
  2. Dress for work even when at home.
  3. Have a dedicated work line.
  4. Include locked cabinetry if work involves confidentiality.
  5. Establish a professional routine without too many breaks. But establish some breaks with time frames.
  6. Plan the space to expand, perhaps with extra storage.
Maintain a healthy work and family balance by leaving work at a set time unless a project must get done.