I’ve been called many things in my life, but “Grandma SeaTac” is the newest moniker. Bestowed upon me by my grandsons, ages 5 and 3, there is a clear logic. They have one set of grandparents who now live in Arizona. These have been dubbed “Grandma and Grandpa Arizona” and so since my grandsons, like […]
Preparing to sell your business can be both exciting and scary. Considering that many business owners have worked hard to build, grow and maintain their businesses, it can feel very uncertain handing off years of hard work. For others, it can be freeing. But, I think we can all agree that if you try to […]
Seasons of Motherhood Over the years several mothers I respect have shared with me that it is reasonable for a woman to expect that her life will have many seasons. When I have been impatient to “have it all right now”, these wise counselors have encouraged me by saying take each season as it comes, […]
What Is the Chamber? And Why Should a Small Business Join? According to Wikipedia, “A chamber of commerce (or board of trade) is a form of business network, for example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses.” When my husband and I first founded our business located in […]
Szechuan First Restaurant When craving Chinese cuisine my family and I head for Szechuan First Restaurant located at 18124 E Valley Highway in Kent (in the same parking lot as Harbor Freight). We like sitting at one of the round tables near the back of the restaurant and prefer ordering family style so that each […]
When craving authentic Indian cuisine, my family heads for Southcenter Parkway in Tukwila, Washington where the Indian Curry Palace is nicely situated in a recently updated strip mall. Access in and out is easy and parking is free. Once you get past the front door you are gently transported into contemporary Indian culture. Light rock […]
The past several years have included some wonderful celebrations for me and my family. Two daughters completed college and subsequently got married to wonderful sons-in-laws, two grandsons were added to the family and our third daughter transitioned from high school to an AA and to four year college. However, they also have been tough years […]
As a veteran Internet marketing consultant that has worked with many emerging businesses, I am often asked this question. In response I ask the new business owner to share with me the name of their business and how it got that name, a description of its services and products, a description of its ideal client […]
Upcoming Events in Seattle-March: March 2: Free Museum Day, Multiple Museums and Cost: Free Time: 8 am Website: http://freemuseumday.org/sea.html March 2-5: Emerald City Comic-Con, WA State Convention Center and Cost/Time: Varies Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/ March 3-4: Poverty Bay Wine Festival, DesMoines Beach Park Auditorium and Cost: $15-40 Time: Varies Website: http://www.seattlesouthside.com/events March 4-5: Seattle Bike Show, […]
Some businesses hold a very specialized niche. One such business, a microbusiness with just one family involved, is Production Packaging Supply. Owned and operated by US veteran and cancer survivor, Bob Dewar, Production Packaging custom prints packing tape. When a business wants packaging tape that has the business’ logo and/or tagline printed on it in […]