The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adapt to remote work. While this has had many benefits, it has also created new challenges. One of the biggest challenges is the cost of invisible labor. What is Invisible Labor? Invisible labor is the work that goes unnoticed or
Small Business Success Stories: How the HuffPost and Zoom Became Multi-Million Dollar Businesses
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, accounting for over 99% of all businesses in the United States. While many small businesses fail, many succeed as well. Here are two examples of just that: Arianna Huffington: The Huffington Post Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American
Seattle Council Member Proposes to Replace Regressive Water Tax with Capital Gains Tax
Seattle Council member, Alex Pedersen, has proposed a plan to replace the city's regressive water tax with a capital gains tax on high-income earners. The water tax, which is currently 15.54%, is paid by all Seattle residents on their water bills. Pedersen argues that the tax is unfair because it
How to Increase Revenue for Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you know that revenue is essential to the success of your business. But how can you increase revenue without breaking the bank? Here are a few tips: Focus on your existing customers Your existing customers are your most valuable asset. They know your business
Washington State’s New Capital Gains Tax: What’s It Mean for Income Property Owners?
Early figures suggest Washington State could bring in $849 million in its first year of collecting the state's new capital gains tax. This is significantly more than the $248 million that lawmakers expected to collect. The tax, which was passed in 2021, applies to the sale or exchange of stocks,
The IRS is testing a free tax filing software
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is testing a new free tax filing software program that could make it easier for millions of Americans to file their taxes. The program, called IRS Free File, is a public-private partnership between the IRS and a group of tax preparation companies. IRS Free File
How to get investment funding to grow your business
If you're looking to grow your business faster, you may be wondering how to go about getting investment funding. There are a few different ways. One option is to seek out an angel investor. Angel investors are typically wealthy individuals who are willing to invest in early-stage businesses. They
Property taxes hit a new high in… Bellingham?
The Seattle area has a long history of high property taxes. In recent years, however, the rate of increase in property taxes has accelerated. This is due to a number of factors, including rising home values, new laws that have made it easier for governments to raise taxes, and the impact of the