September 2015 Archives

The Business of Kirkland

The Eastside town is using its tech chops and its lakefront to lure more residents and companies Kirkland’s natural features may be its best economic draw. Bill Pollard, cofounder of…

News

Diverse Populous Gets More Diverse Home Builders

Eastside demographics have shifted, and “Blah-vue” clearly is a thing of the past. According to 2010 U.S. Census data, the Seattle metropolitan area is home to more than 99,700 people…

Lifestyle, News

On the Books

Check out these business reads, including one from a local author and entrepreneur, that we believe will help bring out the best possible you. Vision Blockers: How to Shatter Barriers…

News, Startup

Exclusive Group Caters to Entrepreneurs

Running a business is hard. EO Seattle gives area founders a place to air concerns and share ideas to help their companies grow In at least one way, entrepreneurs leading million-dollar…

News, Startup

7 Defining Characteristics of Serial Entrepreneurs

Insight from those who have founded multiple companies There’s a societal reverence for the entrepreneur. Cities vie to be startup-friendly. People admire the risk-averse initiative required to start a company. Even…

Columnists, Lifestyle, News

Starting a New Job is Tough, So Embrace the Butterflies

The thought of starting a new job is almost always exciting. For me, it’s like the first day of school. There’s the thrill of wearing the new clothes you just…

News

Office Envy: Wizards of the Coast

The Wizards story is an epic tale of a tiny game company started in Peter Adkison’s basement in 1990 that grew to be a leader in the hobby gaming business…

Lifestyle, News

What is Your Travel Personality?

When we set out to provide money-saving tips for business travelers, we quickly realized one thing: Relevant advice depends on one’s travel style. An economy hotel room, for example, might…

Lifestyle

Skydiving is How Sopurkh Khalsa Lets off Steam

Sopurkh Khalsa fell hard for skydiving in 2001. Now the software engineer is a frequent flier. If Sopurkh Khalsa could pick any superpower, he’d choose the ability to be invisible.…

Lifestyle, News

Itinerary: Phoenix

Arizona’s capital sizzles with sunny days and big conventions The sixth-largest city in the country, Phoenix is known for its toasty temperatures, abundant golfing, and Southwestern landscapes. Thanks to thriving…