April 2018 Archives - 425 Business

24 Hours With Rikka Halili

As a child growing up in the Midwest, Rikka Halili watched her mother come home completely drained after working long shifts as a registered nurse at a clinical care facility.…

Lifestyle

Downstream Downtime: Rafting to Relieve Stress

One can’t help but be mesmerized by the swirling eddies of river rapids. The surging water allows rafters to unplug from the stress of day-to-day responsibilities with its adrenaline-inducing twists…

Lifestyle

Here’s My Card: Business Card Design Tips

If video killed the radio star in the ’80s, you’d think the internet would have wiped out business cards by now. With easy access to company websites, social media, and…

News

Eastside Economic Report Card

It’s no secret the Eastside economy is hale and hearty on many fronts, from employment to home sales to revenue and wages. But how do some cities fare when it…

News, Startup

A New Wave of Connectivity: Pivotal Commware’s Cellular Technology

Pivotal Commware in Kirkland is helping bring 5G cellular networks to the market. But its technology doesn’t stop there. For decades, books and movies have tried to envision what technology…

Lifestyle

Office Envy: WeWork

The Bellevue office space at WeWork Lincoln Square is full of energy, productivity, and community. With global gaming giant Valve in the building, Amazon right next door, and Microsoft in…

Lifestyle, News

The Mayor of Main Street: Bis on Main’s Joe Vilardi

Long before he opened Bis on Main — the decades-old downtown Bellevue restaurant known for its white tablecloths, hand-polished wine glasses, and steady clientele of local business moguls — 64-year-old…

Lifestyle

On Finance: Last Minute Tax Tips

5 Tips for Getting to the Finish Line and Getting a Larger Return It’s that dreaded time of year again when we are all thinking about taxes. We know: Nobody…

Special Reports

Eastside Professionals’ Secrets of Success

Few “survival of the fittest” scenarios are as merciless as the one American entrepreneurs confront. According to one Gallup study, on average, 400,000 businesses open in the U.S. annually, while…

Columnists, News

Ask Arden: Facebook Friend Requests

Q: A co-worker I am friendly with recently sent me a request to connect on Facebook, but my page is private and I don’t usually add co-workers. I know she’s expecting…