Business Management

Survey: WA business owner pessimism continues to rise

Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400

State business advocates say more employers are looking to exit the state, largely because of increasing tax burdens.

Identifying compensation challenges during ownership transition

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

As businesses grow and mature, compensation strategies often become complex, especially when new owners join or founders plan to step back.

Survey: WA employers uneasy amid tax and tariff challenges

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The latest survey of hundreds of employers across Washington state indicates they remain tense in light of increased state taxes, impacts from tariffs and other issues.

Can my business partner legally do that?

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

What boundaries exist around a partner’s behavior? When does a partner cross the line and breach their duty to the business or to each other?

Can I start a new business while in bankruptcy?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

If my business has filed for bankruptcy and I am required to remain with the business until it’s complete, can I establish a new business as well?

LINK offers networking opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:27:34 -0400

A few years ago, Jonas Rosenberg of Summit Funding and Ken Marsh, owner of P2 Promotional Products were seeking a different kind of networking group.[blockquote quote="I contribute a great deal of my business growth to connections gained at LINK." source="Ben Anderson, social media consultant at CnctNow" align="right" max_width="300px"]Both men, who...

Business owner doesn’t let disabilities erase plans, draws on community support

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:21:12 -0400

Ben Huwe has been in and out of hospitals much of his life, and had his first eye surgery at just nine-months old.“He has optic atrophy,” said his mom, Sherri Huwe. “His nerve that goes back to the base of his brain is scarred and damaged, and it’s barely attached....

Using phantom stock to reward (and retain) key personnel

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:16:51 -0400

By Beau Ruff for TCAJOBOne challenge for the business owner is attracting and retaining key personnel. This challenge permeates all businesses from the largest to the smallest. At some point, the key person needs more incentive to stay and excel. One common tool to incentivize the employee to stay is...

How to tap human motivation to create a healthy organization

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:11:34 -0400

By Allen Johnson, Ph.D. for TCAJOBWhat is the best way to move an organization toward a quality culture? How can positive change be made without eliciting employee anxiety or resentment?Understanding how people are motivated is key. One thing is certain: people are not motivated by the visions of other people....