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Relying on outdated methods to manage and operate a business can become a significant liability when it comes to expansion efforts.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.…

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Comparative Analysis Between Digital Offices and Traditional Office Spaces

Digital offices

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…

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Powerless 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…

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Jared 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…

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Why 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…

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Welcome 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…

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Raising 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…

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