Running a business in the Pacific Northwest has never felt more unpredictable. Rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and extreme weather—wildfires, flooding, drought, and record heat—are squeezing budgets and testing resilience. […]
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Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Have you ever had that one space, building, or neighborhood that has never been available? The one that you always thought would be the perfect location for your nascent business […]
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Health e Practices: The Organization Helping Physicians Manage the Stress of Doing Business
The more we learn about stress’s impact on the human body, the more alarming it becomes. From weakened immunity to cardiovascular damage, it’s clear that chronic, untreated stress does permanent […]
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Human Resources for Small Business Owners: Q&A
Many small business owners find themselves acting as a default HR specialist as they get established and grow. Planning ahead and understanding the rules will help avoid future issues, saving […]
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Firebrand BBQ Wins Alaska SBA Small Business Award
Chad and Stephanie Higgins have spent decades serving others. Chad fought fires to protect his community of Amarillo, Texas, for 22 years. Stephanie worked as a paralegal for a local […]
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