Money is a muscle.Learning new skills is hard, but practice makes you better. Driving is a great example of this. When my oldest turned 15 he got his permit and the thing about learning to drive (a lot like life) is that there are no training wheels. It’s 5pm in Silverdale …gentlemen start your engines! …
The real estate problem nonprofits don't put in their mission statementIn real estate, conversations often start with price, interest rates, and inventory. But for a handful of Kitsap County's largest nonprofits, real estate isn't overhead beside the mission, it is the mission. The county's Housing and Homelessness Division plans and funds the response to housing …
What listening to Kitsap’s entrepreneurs, investors, lenders, and community leaders revealed about capital, and where we go from here.Imagine landing the biggest contract in your company's history and worrying it could put you out of business.That's the dilemma one Kitsap entrepreneur shared as part of Matchstick Lab's recent exploration of what the SBA calls "capital …
Office printers have a remarkable ability to run out of paper at precisely the wrong moment. You’ve run out of paper, and you need to get a document out today. Your employee goes to buy more and, in his rush to get back, rear-ends someone, causing injuries to himself and to the other driver. Is …
Some job descriptions and ads have impressive longevity. They have survived three supervisors, two software changes and several rounds of “just use the posting from last time.”Unfortunately, longevity does not guarantee accuracy. Washington’s hiring rules have changed, and some familiar language and routines deserve a fresh look. Before you recycle that next posting, pour yourself …
Kindness. Harder to do than being thankful.My oldest granddaughter recently completed a month-long volleyball camp put on by Poulsbo Parks & Recreation. There were easily 25 to 30 girls, ages 9 and 10, participating and having fun. I had the dual role of driver and proud Pops who got to watch her play.At the end …
Sniffling and sneezing? Here’s how to determine what’s to blame.As the air turns crisp and the leaves start falling, you may suddenly find yourself sneezing and sniffling. Your eyes may also be watery, and you may even feel like your head is in the clouds. When this happens, how do you know if you’re dealing …
In September, I attended Travel & Words, a conference that connects travel journalists with destinations throughout the Northwest region. I was there representing Bainbridge Island, with 12 minutes to meet each journalist and explore possible stories.We talked about everything from pickleball and unusual landmarks to Japanese American history, local farms and the sounds of traditional …
The landscape of the senior living industry is undergoing a profound shift, driven largely by the escalating global crisis of cognitive decline. As millions of families navigate the complexities of progressive memory loss, the industry has had to transform from a model of basic hospitality and assistance to one of highly specialized clinical and emotional …
Put your hand over the logo on your last advertisement.Could it belong to another business in your industry?If the answer is yes, you may have an opportunity to make your marketing work harder.Last month, I wrote about community involvement and its role in building familiarity and trust. People need to know who you are.But once …
