February Focus Event: Pricing for Profit
Pricing Guru Mike Pritchard, expert in pricing models and research, will share experiences from working with large and small companies, supported by actual customer and market research, to help you incorporate scientific pricing approaches into your pricing decisions....
Stormwater Requirements for Businesses
There’s been a lot of interest lately on the plight of the southern Puget Sound Orca pod population and the impact that stormwater and other pollution may have on them. With their numbers declining, the state of Washington is considering various options to address...
Yes, You Should Treat Independent Contractors Differently Than Employees
Over the years, companies both large and small — from FedEx and Microsoft to the local gym — have found themselves in deep water due to the misclassification of contractors. They use contractors as “part-time” or “overflow” workers, and those workers don’t meet the...
Is your Airbnb® in compliance with Seattle’s new regulations?
Effective January 1, 2019, short-term rental operators, platforms (Airbnb®, VBRO®), and some bed and breakfasts, in the City of Seattle must have a short-term regulatory license. A short-term rental is one where a home or part of a home is rented, for a fee, for...
Successfully Communicating Company Goals
It comes as no surprise that an essential element of planning for the New Year includes goal setting. And there’s a good chance that two of your business’s top financial metrics include revenue and profit goals. When these goals are set, company leadership creates...
Top 5 Business Areas to Focus and Plan for 2019
Although we are often distracted at this time of year by fun family gatherings, vacation time, and holiday cheer and events, businesses often take this time to ensure they are ready to start the new year strong. Below are several areas we suggest businesses evaluate...
New Washington’s Paid Family Medical Leave
Beginning January 1, 2019, Washington state will join the small group of states mandating paid family and medical leave (“PFML”) for Washington state employees. Here are some of the key questions our clients are asking: What is the purpose of the law? Is our...
Four Tips before Selling Your Business
For most business owners, selling a business happens once in your lifetime. You have worked hard to build the business from the ground up, and it’s been a central part of your life for years - perhaps even part of your identity. Before you sell, you need to prepare...
Paid Family Leave Program Premiums begin Jan 1st – Employers, are you ready?
Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD) has finalized its second round of rulemaking regarding the State’s new Paid Family Leave Program. These rules provide additional information on employer reporting requirements, voluntary Paid Family Leave program...
Three Quick Tips for Effective Construction Contracts
Similar to many industries, legal battles within the construction industry primarily consist of disputes over contract terms. Careful drafting and negotiation of your contracts is the best tool to avoid disputes because it sets expectations early and provides the...