Ryan Davis

What the Trump tax plan means for small business

Smart entrepreneurs will ensure the voices of small business owners are heard in Congress.

 

Food trucks can be a smart bet for first-time restaurateurs

The Everett Food Truck Festival hosted dozens of vendors serving everything from…

 

Ways to capitalize on Snohomish County’s tourism industry

According to the most recent report from the Snohomish Tourism Bureau, travel…

 

Would free money from the government be a startup catalyst?

Would you be more likely to start your own business if you received a stipend to cover your monthly expenses, like food and rent? Advocates… Continue reading

Three key principles of choosing, and training, supervisors

How does your business choose who to promote to supervisory positions? If your company is like most, seniority often dictates who gets a promotion. But… Continue reading

How the 2017 Legislature will affect Snohomish County businesses

The New Year brings the legislative session in Olympia. I interviewed Patrick Pierce, president and CEO of Economic Alliance Snohomish County to get his take… Continue reading

Temporary storefronts can give your sales a pop-up

Pop-up retailing is a growing trend bridging the divide between online and traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts. Rather than tying up capital in a long-term lease, pop-up… Continue reading

Retail changes present challenges for small business owners

Online retail giant Amazon recently opened a brick and mortar bookstore in Seattle. For years retail has trended away from the traditional storefront to online… Continue reading

How small businesses can cash in on the Pokemon Go craze

Pokemon Go fever is sweeping the country. Have you thought about how your business can profit from this social phenomena? Since its release, more than… Continue reading