June 2018 Archives - 425 Business

24 Hours with Ryan James

Ryan James is all too familiar with the adage, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” Only in James’ life, the “doing” refers to creating art (which he can’t),…

James, owner of Ryan James Fine Arts, will be the first to admit he has zero artistic abilities of his own, but he’s never doubted that he’s got the eye to spot the best of the best.

Lifestyle

Personalize Your Business Style

Make a Statement Use a scarf or statement necklace (or both!) to effortlessly add color and detail. Be Bold Adding in a patterned button down with a simple dark jean…

Here on the Eastside, our startup and corporate culture is vibrant, but our subdued business attire tends to make our offices look like a vast monochromatic ocean of blacks, grays, and neutrals. Here are some tips to help you stand out.

News

The Business of Booze

Fermentation and human civilization have coexisted since the beginning of history. Right up there with fire, the ability to make alcoholic beverages was largely considered one of the gods’ best…

We asked local craft beverage makers to distill the process of turning grapes into gold and reveal what it takes to operate an alcohol-based business.

Startup

Artful Occupations

In the following, you’ll meet five Eastside craftspeople who have artfully honed their trades, developed products or marketable skills, and now excel in their respective industries. We got out from…

Meet five Eastside craftspeople who have artfully honed their trades, developed products or marketable skills, and now excel in their respective industries.

Lifestyle

A Dynamic Dilemma

Dow Constantine is in a unique position to witness King County growth. For starters, the 56-year-old has lived in the county his entire life. He was raised in West Seattle…

Dow Constantine is in a unique position to witness King County growth. For starters, the 56-year-old has lived in the county his entire life. But he’s also the top elected official in King County government.

Tech

A Cloud-Based Solution

Four years ago, Chaitra Vedullapalli noticed something that was as conspicuous as it was insidious. She was working for Ignite Washington, a tech coalition that aims to address digital equity…

It’s no secret the tech industry has work to do when it comes to improving female representation on several fronts, be it landing a job and advancing one’s career, or finding investors to take pitch meetings and back female-led startups.

Lifestyle

Office Envy: Sucker Punch Productions

Born on the Eastside and out of the minds of software developers, Sucker Punch Productions has been creating video games since its founding team departed from Microsoft in 1997. The…

Born on the Eastside and out of the minds of software developers, Sucker Punch Productions has been creating video games since its founding team departed from Microsoft in 1997.

Lifestyle

5 Ways to Avoid Going From Rich to Poor

Perhaps you’ve spent years building and growing your wealth through hard work and mindful spending practices. Perhaps you sold your company to Microsoft or Amazon or had a successful IPO.…

Perhaps you’ve spent years building and growing your wealth through hard work and mindful spending practices. Whatever your path to riches, you now have money in the bank, and would prefer to keep it there.

Lifestyle

For Here or To Go?

The post-workout protein shake on the way to work. The daily (or hourly) caffeine fix from the neighborhood coffee shop. The bottle of water ferried from meeting to meeting throughout…

Whether your choice is regular H2O, infused water, coffee, tea, smoothies, or even a swig of something a little stronger, we’ve found some of the most innovative and fun vessels for your favorite refreshments.

Lifestyle

Book Review: ‘Super Consumers’

Did you know that more than 50 percent of most companies’ profits are due to only 10 percent of its consumers? This 10 percent is otherwise known as a brand’s…

Did you know that more than 50 percent of most companies’ profits are due to only 10 percent of its consumers? This 10 percent is otherwise known as a brand’s “super consumers,” according to Eddie Yoon, author of 'Super Consumers'.