February 2015 Archives - 425 Business

How to Choose Between a Controller or a CFO

Job titles often are a matter of semantics in a small company. When there’s work to be done and just a few people to do it, a person’s title might not encompass the…

Columnists, News

In a Connected World, Disconnecting is Necessary

In this age of multiple devices and push notifications, it can seem impossible to disconnect from electronic communication, even after you’ve left the office. For professionals on the Eastside, where…

News

ASK: Eastside Real Estate Decoded

It’s no secret Eastside real estate prices have soared in recent years. An improved economy, foreign buyers, and cash-only bidding wars have caused prices in some areas to match pre-recession…

Lifestyle, News

Itinerary: Boise

In its early days, Boise was a supply and service center for nearby mining camps. Today, it’s a hub for smaller towns and agricultural establishments that dot the northern Rockies.…

News

Giving Investors Their Halos

Pipeline Fellowship helps women break into angel investing. The seven women who were gathered in a nondescript Microsoft conference room chatted like old friends. They had only recently met, but the group had been…

Tech

Metamaterials are Quietly Shaping the Future of Radar

Software commanded much of investors’ focus last year. According to a PricewaterhouseCoopers and National Venture Capital Association report $19.8 billion was invested in software companies in 2014, a 77 percent increase over 2013. But while the…

News

Buying, Selling Processes Changing with the Times

Chad and Barbara Stoddard of Kirkland did their homework when it was time to buy a new car. They attended the Seattle Auto Show. They asked their mechanic for recommendations.…

News

Wanted: Employees Who Share Company Values

Regardless of industry, one thing is clear: Companies are prioritizing culture in hiring. Eastside employers want more than just bodies. They want talented and friendly employees. They want folks who…

Multimedia

Office Envy: Blucora

Bellevue-based Blucora operates a diverse group of Internet businesses such as InfoSpace, Monoprice, and TaxAct. Recently named one of the 100 fastest-growing public companies by Fortune magazine, Blucora’s businesses reach millions of users worldwide…

News

Eastside Auto Resurgence

Car sales are booming, and they’re helping fuel the local economy. It’s a little less than two weeks before Christmas, and Porsche Bellevue is hopping. The activity isn’t from customers…