New Washington State Tax Increases

Washington state lawmakers have recently passed a series of bills that may affect your business. Here is a brief overview of what you need to know! -Transportation budget: State is increasing the gas tax from 6 cents per gallon to 12 cents per gallon on diesel. -Business and Occupation (B&O) tax is going to increase…

Company Financial Basics

Many small business owners went into business to follow their interests and passions.  Then, in the course of running their business, they find that the ‘Office and Operations’ side can take over. There are so many important things to pay careful attention to, which can draw the owner in various administrative directions. This can easily…

Are you prepared for an Audit?

The word “Audit” causes most business owners to cringe. But it doesn’t have to. Wouldn’t it be nice if you felt confident that your company could handle any audit by any Agency, without facing penalties or additional assessments? One of the best ways to keep your company prepared for a possible audit, is to maintain…

Hiring Our Veterans

Are you looking to add valuable talent to your team? As Memorial Day has just passed, this may be a good time to consider hiring a veteran for that open position. Many Veterans have a wealth of skills, knowledge, and professional experience that come from their time in the military. In addition, there are government…