Feb 28, 2023 | Growth & Expansion, New Business, Small Businesses
Once a brilliant idea takes off, most small businesses need extra space – fast! Warehouse space is tough to come by in many markets, especially when a leasing agent is offering you 10,000 square feet and you only need a hundred or two in your early stages. Now there’s...
Aug 14, 2020 | Small Businesses, Uncategorized
Ecommerce is a smart growth strategy for small businesses affected by the pandemic. Many companies have already taken the plunge, creating online storefronts for businesses that have had to temporarily close or reduce operations. If you have a store already or have...
Feb 26, 2020 | Small Businesses
When the economy is chugging along on all eight cylinders, it can be difficult for small businesses to attract and retain top talent. Bigger companies have an advantage, being able to offer perks that up until now weren’t affordable or even available to small...
Apr 3, 2017 | Small Businesses
Economic Gardening is a proven model for helping entrepreneurs move from a successful small business to a flourishing and mature company. Since its introduction in Washington State in 2016, over 20 second stage businesses have benefited from the peer learning,...
Aug 2, 2016 | Life Science/Global Health, Small Businesses
If you’re a startup and all you need is your laptop, a desk and chair, wi fi, a copier, espresso machine and maybe a conference room there are plenty of co-working and incubator spaces for you to rent by the week or the month. But if you need chemical-resistant...
Jul 20, 2016 | Small Businesses, Technology
Restaurants and retail businesses have been quick to jump on the Pokemon Go bandwagon. Gamers are likely to get hungry and thirsty while they’re out and about trying to catch the wild Pokemon. Local restaurants and watering holes are participating in this...
Apr 28, 2016 | Small Businesses, Why Washington?
Many rural communities around the country are struggling to rebuild infrastructure, create new jobs where traditional industries have been lost and foster sustainable economies. Two Washington State communities in the Stillaguamish Valley, Arlington and Darrington,...
Mar 9, 2016 | Small Businesses
The Washington State economy grew by 3.1% in 2014 which is faster than the nation’s overall economy growth rate of 2.2%. This expansion is largely due to the rapid growth of the tech industry. With a highly skilled talent pool, access to technology...
Jul 26, 2015 | Clean Energy, Small Businesses
Pangea Motors is on tour in the Mideast and Africa promoting their electric bus to ease transportation and pollution problems in the world’s most crowded cities. This 11-person Vancouver, Washington company sees a strong market for their 16-passenger electric...
May 6, 2015 | Small Businesses
The Washington State Department of Commerce has partnered with Community Sourced Capital to connect local businesses with local investors. The result: businesses can raise up to $50,000 to grow and expand, add new products or services or invest in new equipment...
