August safety observances offer opportunity to strengthen workplace safety
August includes several national safety observances that provide employers with an opportunity to review workplace safety practices, reinforce employee training, and prepare for increased activity heading into the fall season. One of the month’s key events is OSHA Safe + Sound Week, which encourages organizations to evaluate their safety and health programs. Employers are encouraged to conduct workplace walkthroughs, review emergency procedures, refresh employee training, and promote reporting of
Coalition of 25 states challenge latest Trump tariffs in court
A coalition of 25 states, including Washington, has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s latest tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners. The case, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, argues that the administration exceeded its legal authority by imposing broad tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The tariffs, which took effect July 24, impose rates of 10% and 12.5% on imports from countries and regions including the European Union. The
ScaleUp your tourism marketing
ScaleUp your tourism marketing Small business owners looking to attract and engage tourists are invited to take part in this special ScaleUp Training from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The four-week online course will discuss audiencne identification, storytelling-based marketing, short-form video content creation, digital visibility, and reputation managment through Google Business profile and review strategy. The no-cost course runs Mondays, starting Aug. 10. Spanish-language classes
From Growth to Goodbye: Knowing When to Sell Your Business
Selling your business can be one of the hardest — and smartest — decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’ve built something from scratch or scaled a thriving enterprise, there comes a point when holding on may no longer align with your goals, your market, or your personal energy. You might be ready to sell your business if:Growth has plateaued and reinvestment feels forced.Market conditions are favorable for an exit.Your personal goals or energy no longer align with ownership.Financial or succession
