Have you ever written an online review for a business? | Poll

Filed on 23. May, 2013 in Polls

Health reform and the economy: Helpful or hurtful? | Poll

Filed on 16. May, 2013 in Polls

In business, is it better to give than receive? | Mike Cook

Filed on 14. May, 2013 in Opinions

By Mike Cook Contributing Writer  The May issue of the McKinsey and Company newsletter is one I’ll be holding onto for a while. One piece in particular has captured my attention is  ”Givers Take All: The Hidden Dimension of Corporate Culture,” by Adam Grant. He is author of the recently published “Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success,” a [...]

Labor waits for its ship to come in | Guest column

Filed on 13. May, 2013 in Opinions

By Aaron Careaga Courtesy to The Bellingham Business Journal  Education is intended to be a direct channel to meaningful employment and prosperity at the individual, state and federal levels, but the U.S. continues to struggle in igniting substantive economic recovery post-Great Recession. Some opine that a stagnant economy and chronically higher level of unemployment is the [...]

Do you want to see a Holiday Inn next to the airport? | Poll

Filed on 09. May, 2013 in Polls

Getting your online marketing off the ground | Ask Red Rokk

Filed on 08. May, 2013 in Opinions

By Ed Munro Red Rokk Interactive Contributing Writer Q: How can a small business find the time to stay competitive with online marketing? Start by creating a realistic schedule, and then sticking with it. Making time for online marketing and participating in social media has become a reality for many small businesses, while others are [...]

Mind the traps in international estate planning | Guest column

Filed on 06. May, 2013 in Opinions

By Stephanie Hathaway International Tax Partner, Moss Adams LLP Courtesy to The Bellingham Business Journal  The estate tax in the United States is well known, but it’s complex, making it difficult for some individuals to know whether, and to what degree, it might apply to them. This is particularly true when international factors are involved. [...]

How’s business been for you so far in 2013? | Poll

Filed on 02. May, 2013 in Polls

Lessons on collaboration, from a 5 year old | Mike Cook

Filed on 01. May, 2013 in Opinions

By Mike Cook Contributing writer  Last Sunday afternoon I found myself in the midst of a standoff with my 5-year-old grandson, Miles. His mother had suggested that maybe I’d like to give him some help with a jigsaw puzzle that was partially completed. Both he and I thought this was a grand idea, so we set to [...]

Best practices for reducing “networking anxieties” | Patti Rowlson

Filed on 25. Apr, 2013 in Opinions

By Patti Rowlson Contributing writer  Networking at business events can be a fun and effective way for local companies to build their brand. Connecting with others in-person can educate consumers, build trusting relationships and even generate referrals. Those are all good things, right? The flip side is that networking can make some people feel nervous, anxious and [...]