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 …
(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 …
Senior Living Communities Can Rewrite the Entrepreneur PlaybookThe image of a startup founder is slowly changing. For decades, the popular culture painted entrepreneurship as a game exclusively for twenty-somethings working out of silicon-infused garages, but no longer. There can be a new wave of innovation, and it can emerge from an unexpected place: senior living …
September is National Preparedness Month. While many of the advertisements and promotions you'll see revolve around personal preparedness (and those are important), we can also do so much more for our businesses and organizations.The recent fires in Spokane are a stark reminder of how quickly a crisis can escalate. Emergency evacuations, damaged property, and in …
How Local Investment Networks are giving Washington communities another way to back the businesses they value. Thriving Communities Many of us have had the experience of buying a product from an inspired entrepreneur who shared just the right details to move us to purchase their wares. Or meeting a business owner so confident in their …
