By Don C. Brunell, President, Association of Washington Business “Keep it simple.” This old saying is more than a bumper sticker slogan, it’s a principle that is especially important when it comes to taxes and regulations. Washington employers have been working for decades to simplify our state’s tax and regulatory policies. Currently, employers must work their…
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Small Business Disdains Government? NO – Try the Other Way Around
By Robert Berman, CEO, Cinium Financial The headline had it half right: Small Business Disdains Government. But the real story from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey forgot the other half. The more important half: How Government Disdains Small Business. And we know that because most small businesses cannot do public work. They do not…
Businesses and Agencies Save with MRSC Rosters Shared Public Works Database
Businesses can now register with local governments in one location to become eligible for small to medium-sized public works project notifications. Traditionally, a business needed to complete separate, yet identical, applications for each public agency they would like to work with, but now businesses simply complete one, free application in the MRSC Rosters database to…
A New Year with New Programs from SBA
by SBA Regional Administrator Calvin W. Goings Every January, Americans look ahead with the desire to start the New Year with fresh ideas and hopes to improve. The U. S. Small Business Administration is doing the same thing – regularly meeting with lenders and resources partners to get feedback on ways to improve our loan…
Nominations Sought for Small Business Innovation Research Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for awards honoring the critical economic role small businesses play in federally funded research and development through SBA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Share on Linkedin…
Scorn Winners, Get Losers
by Bill Gunderson America used to be a country where doing something, meant something. Now we elect Presidents based on what candidates say. Not what they have done. We confuse talking with doing. No wonder so many things are undone. Or done so poorly. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook…
Shopping Online Tax Evasion
By Michael K. McGee Shoppers have many outlets to choose from when looking to purchase products, one of which is to purchase online. Most websites can undersell your local retail stores because they do not have to charge you sales tax if your residence is not co-located with their store or warehouse. A state can…
Starting a Business in 2012? Start with the SBA
by SBA Regional Administrator Calvin W. Goins With a new year on the horizon, it’s a perfect time to dream about the future and set new goals and resolutions. If your plans include starting a new business, the best place to begin is with the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA has offices…
WA Department of Ecology Calls on Public to Review Proposed Shoreline Program for Carnation
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) seeks public comment on Carnation’s shoreline master program update. Upon Ecology’s approval, the locally tailored shoreline program will help minimize environmental damage to shoreline areas, reserve appropriate areas for water-oriented uses, and protect the public’s right to public lands and waters. The shoreline master program proposed by the city…
Enterprise Washington teams up with The 2012 Project to recruit professional women for the Washington State Legislature
Enterprise Washington announced today it is partnering with The 2012 Project to inspire women with experience in the private sector to run for the Washington State Legislature. “We are extremely excited to partner with The 2012 Project to help professional women who are interested in running for public office succeed,” said Erin McCallum, president of…
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