Our guest blog post this week comes from Admand Wong of Integrity Financial Corporation. Admand will be a presenter at our upcoming Succession Planning Workshop on Sept. 28. ——————– Are you working in your business or are you working on your business? I can assure you this is not an article about grammar or vocabulary... View Article
The term “succession planning” most commonly describes a company’s planning for its future. The issues typically discussed revolve around who will take over the company’s ownership and management upon the retirement of the current owners or partners. These are critical planning elements for any company but succession planning must also address the unexpected events that... View Article
Our guest blog post is from Nancy Woodland, Executive Director of WestSide Baby in West Seattle. WestSide Baby is a nonprofit organization that collects previously owned items for children and babies and distributes them free of charge to South King County families in need and the beneficiary of our upcoming Annual Charity Event and Diaper Drive on August 24. ... View Article
Our guest blog post comes from Shari Storm, a woman who does it all! Shari is the mother of 3 young children, a Senior VP at Verity Credit Union, and author of “Motherhood is the New MBA.” Shari will be our guest speaker at our Annual Charity Event and Diaper Drive on August 24. ———————–... View Article
The topic of women as business leaders seems to surround us these days with numerous awards such as the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Women of Influence and the Women Business Owners’ Nellie Cashman Award to recognize their achievements. In addition to the awards specifically for women, women are more and more visible all corporate recognition... View Article
Today’s guest blog post comes from Dan Weedin, of Toro Consulting Inc.. Dan Weedin is a Seattle-based insurance and risk management consultant. He helps his clients to make better, more informed decisions on their risk management to save them money, time, and frustration. His strategies on crisis leadership helps his clients keep their business moving... View Article
Today’s guest blog comes from Dave Shapiro, a group leader at Excell CEO. Dave mentors CEOs and business owners throughout the Puget Sound and West Coast to help them gain clarity about what is holding their company back and what will propel it to even greater heights. —————————————— One of the toughest issues to face is uncertainty…... View Article
When business owners hear the term “business continuity,” they most readily think of what to do in the case of a physical loss such as a fire, flood or earthquake. These physical losses are important risks to protect against but “business continuity” planning goes beyond that. Business continuity planning must also address the impact of... View Article
Our guest blog post is from Bert Holeton, President of The Mastermind Group (www.the-mastermind-group.com). ————————– When it comes to choosing the right individual to join your organization, or the right individual to promote into a key position, or the right combination of individuals to form a team – it’s all about performance and fit. To... View Article