Our guest blog post this week is from Connie Lewis at CliftonLarsonAllen. Connie’s practice focuses on state and local tax matters. We are seeing more Washington Department of Revenue audits with our clients as the state attempts to meet their budget needs. One area typically overlooked is the sales/use tax paid on items you use... 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 this week comes from Michael Pearce, founder of Focused on Revenue, a firm that transforms sales teams and accelerating revenue. ————————————- On a recent dive I was struck by the similarities between diving and business today. May sound like a stretch to you, but stick with me for a moment. As... View Article
Our guest blog post this week comes from Resourceful HR‘s Kim J. Kimbell, SPHR, CCP. Kim works with businesses to enhance communication channels by creating and implementing effective, company-wide programs including orientation, communications plans, supervisor reviews, employee attitude surveys and employee resource guides. ————————– When you receive an envelope with the return address “Equal Employment Opportunity... View Article
Our current economic climate and the rapidly changing marketing communications environment have ushered in a mind spinning array of challenges to businesses that want to build their brand awareness. Statistics show that a key tool to help build brand awareness is video on the web. Indeed, according to numbers released this year: – 76% of... View Article
Our guest blog post comes from Maria Ross, founder and Chief Marketing Strategist at Red Slice. Maria is also be our guest presenter at our Equinox Focus Event on September 22: “Building Customer Loyalty to Drive Revenues”. ————————————— A fundamental advantage that small business owners have when it comes to brand is that they are so... View Article
Scott Verrette of Resourceful HR offers us our guest blog post this month on how to create value in employment relationships. Scott will be one of our guest speakers at the Equinox Focus Event: Creating Value Through Employer-Employee Relationships on July 28. Resourceful HR helps companies grow through increased employee efficiency. You can also sign up for... View Article
Our guest blog post comes from Bob Nitschke, Managing Partner of Arago Partners in Seattle, WA. Bob provides some of the key questions we’ll address in tomorrow’s seminar on “Maximizing Your Manufactuing Relationship.” If you have these questions, join us tomorrow for education and discussion. ——————————- Are you a first-timer? Don’t be offended by the... View Article