How Women Leaders are Shaping the Future of EldercareThe senior living industry is undergoing a massive transformation. It is driven by shifting demographics, technological advancements, and evolving expectations of care. The senior living sector is forced to innovate rapidly. At the forefront of this evolution is a powerful force: women in business. While women have …
When business owners think about marketing, they often think about advertising first.Digital ads. Social media. Print. Email. Google.Those are all important pieces of a marketing strategy, but some of the most effective marketing a local business can do doesn't start with an ad.It starts with showing up.For a local business, your community is part of …
We often think a strong leadership team looks like this: people who get along, share the same values, and think similarly about problems. They make decisions quickly. They rarely argue. Everyone walks out of the room aligned. It feels efficient. It feels like you're building something solid.But here's the thing. That comfort can cost you.When …
There is a phrase we hear a lot in business: Find a need and fill it.It sounds simple.Of course, anyone who has ever owned a business knows there is absolutely nothing simple about actually doing it.As I read through the stories in this month’s issue of Kitsap Business, something kept jumping out at me. Again …
(Part 2 of 2. This issue addresses buying a business; previously discussed was selling a business.)It is the eager dream of many entrepreneurs to buy a business. The right people make an introduction, the price is perfect, the fit is fantastic, the profits are profound. You pick it up without missing a beat, add value, …
The Foundation Underneath Kitsap's Entrepreneurial Future Runs Through Real Estate in Kitsap CountyKitsap County has always had an entrepreneurial streak. Family-owned shops along historic downtown streets, contractors and marine trades, restaurants, wellness studios, professional offices, home-based businesses small business is woven into the identity of these communities. And nearly all of it rests on the …
"Business has slowed down. We need to start marketing again."I've heard some version of that sentence a lot lately.It's understandable. When business is good, marketing feels less urgent. When the market becomes uncertain, it can feel like an easy expense to cut.But there's a problem with that approach.What if the slowdown is happening because you …
Why onboarding begins before the offer, and why silence afterward may cost you the hireMany employers treat recruitment and onboarding like a relay race: managers and supervisors recruiting carry the baton until the offer is accepted, then hands it to HR for forms and first-day orientation. Candidates, though don’t see a handoff. They see one …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a significant medical condition caused by a physical obstruction of the airway during sleep. This blockage prevents patients from achieving the restorative sleep necessary for health and well-being. While OSA affects both adults and children, the underlying physical mechanisms and treatment approaches often differ significantly between age groups.The Risks of …
Ask a room full of entrepreneurs what makes their business successful, and you'll hear familiar answers: a unique product, exceptional service, innovative technology, or strong customer relationships. Those factors matter. But there's another reality many founders discover as they grow: every small business is an HR company before it becomes a growth company. The ability …
