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Ease the Growing Pains: Make the Digital Business Shift
Relying on outdated methods to manage and operate a business can become a significant liability when it comes to expansion efforts. Access to the full range of tools and resources that may be required in order grow a business, optimize revenue or expand into new markets is never a consideration that should be taken lightly.…
Read MoreComparative Analysis Between Digital Offices and Traditional Office Spaces
Our friends over at www.findmyworkspace.com take us on a tour of the differences between digital offices and traditional office spaces. Twenty years ago, location was the most important factor contributing to a business’ success. An accessible and presentable physical location was absolutely essential. In fact, marketers would warn you to forget about starting your own…
Read MorePowerless to Powerful Women: Molly Mandelberg Has Found Her Calling
Meet Molly Mandelberg, I am passionate about my work for two main reasons: 1) is that I love seeing people thriving and figuring things out and really utterly happy. 2) is that far too often I come across incredible, powerful, beautiful, talented women with no self worth, who hate themselves, their bodies, or their jobs. Often…
Read MoreJared Walker & Dollar For Portland
After a year of development, Jared Walker has made his mission a reality. Dollar For Portland launched in August of 2015 and has already helped three families with their medical expenses. With roots firmly planted in Portland and with a brand Portlanders can rally behind, this non-profit is worthy of a shout out! We recently had…
Read MoreWhy Insurance is an Important Decision for Business Owners
When it comes to owning a small business, there are many details to consider in order to keep your business running effectively. One of the most important choices a small business owner can do for their business is purchase insurance. Eric Lindberg is our go-to insurance professional here in Portland. Eric has been with Country Financial for over…
Read MoreWelcome to the New EMV Card
With all the rumors, confusion, and hype about the credit card fraud liability shift that happened on October 1st, we wanted to get to the bottom of it and understand the facts. Our friend Tanya Williamson at Gravity Payments took time to answer a few questions for us, and helped us better understand what’s changing…
Read MoreWhat Your Small Business Needs to Know About the EMV Liability Shift
With all the rumors, confusion, and hype about the credit card fraud liability shift that happened on October 1st, we wanted to get to the bottom of it and understand the facts. Our friend Tanya Williamson at Gravity Payments took time to answer a few questions for us, and helped us better understand what’s changing…
Read MoreRaising Money for Your Business Using Crowdfunding
The costs of running your own business can quickly add up and as 2016 is drawing near, small business owners must have a solid financial plan in place. One of our colleagues, and a fellow Portland small business owner, Cecelia Otto has found a creative way to raise funds for her business: crowdfunding. Although you…
Read MoreOld Town Business Owner Jake Hammer Shares Business Growth Insight Your Small Business Can Relate To & Learn From
We recently had a conversation with our client, friend, and Portland business owner Jake Hammer about his experience as a small business owner. With a team of 18 employees and a growing business, Jake has experience and insight about the high’s and low’s of business. Jake has been working with Everett Street Autoworks in Old…
Read MoreGravity Payments is Shaking Up the Payment Processing World for Small Businesses
When a small business owner decides to start their business or start accepting credit cards as a form of payment, they have a big decision to make. There are many different options and companies to choose from and every credit card processing company differs from the various fees, to equipment requirements, to how they integrate…
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