What You’ll Learn in This Post: Thinking about bringing on a business partner? This post outlines the key factors to consider before making a decision, including equity splits, risk exposure, legal planning, and the long-term strategic impact. It’s essential reading...
What You’ll Learn in This Post In this post, you’ll learn how to turn business setbacks into opportunities for growth. We’ll cover why setbacks happen, what they can reveal about your operations and finances, and practical steps you can take to bounce back stronger....
What You’ll Learn in This Post Bookkeeping might feel like a routine task, but disorganized books can quietly drain your business of cash, opportunities, and long-term value. In this post, we’ll cover how poor bookkeeping impacts your cash flow, tax strategy, and even...
What You’ll Learn in This Post Thinking about selling or transitioning your business? In this post, we cover five common mistakes that can quietly lower your business’s valuation—and what to do about them. You’ll learn how everyday decisions affect how buyers,...
Why Valuation Matters Long Before You Sell When you hear the word “valuation,” it’s easy to think of a future sale or retirement. But understanding your business’s worth isn’t just a task for someday—it’s a strategic tool that helps you make more informed decisions...
Bringing on a new employee is a big milestone—and a big investment. Whether you’re hiring your first staff member or adding to a growing team, expanding headcount changes the way your business operates, spends, and grows. For Tacoma-area business owners and...
No business is immune to ups and downs—but some financial issues start quietly and grow over time. Spotting warning signs early can give you a chance to course-correct before small problems become big ones. Whether you’re experiencing a shift in revenue, dealing...
Creating a business budget isn’t just about crunching numbers at the start of the year—it’s about building a financial tool you can actually use to make decisions, track progress, and adapt to change. A well-structured budget provides clarity on where your...
Across the South Sound, many small business owners are reaching a turning point—they’re looking toward retirement, exploring new ventures, or simply ready for a change of pace. But while the idea of stepping away might be on the horizon, the plan to do it rarely is....
Uncertainty has always been part of business ownership, but lately, it feels like the stakes are even higher. Whether it’s a slowdown in customer spending, rising costs, or economic headlines that seem to shift by the day, many small business owners across Tacoma and...
