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Choosing a business structure from Finance Foundations for Solopreneurs by Dan Weedin Check out this course I teach on LinkedIn Learning. This 90 minute course is broken up into bite-sized videos to help the solopreneur and entrepreneur accelerate business growth and...

You've heard that old axiom, "like a dog with a bone." It means holding on to what you love with a ferocious intensity. Maybe the person that coined the phrase owned a Jack Russell terrier. Captain Jack has two speeds: Off and Jack modes. When he's in "off mode," he...

As we approach Valentine's Day, it got me thinking about how we show love to those we care about. There are the normal signs of "affection," from flowers, to chocolates, to dinner out (or maybe even a home cooked romantic dinner!). I'm not going to wax poetic on what...

Groundhogs Day seems to trigger one of two (or maybe both) visuals. The first is that little furry creature named Punxsutawney Phil who tells all about the upcoming Spring season based on if he sees his shadow or not. The second is the face of Bill Murray in his...

I have a new “toy” as part of my office equipment. I’ve wanted a stand-up option for my computer because I always felt tired of sitting so long during the day. I’m now the proud owner of a standing desk so I can stand and sit when I want. This is an extremely valuable...

I didn't know Kobe Bryant personally. But I knew Kobe. I watched him break my heart as a Seattle SuperSonics fan. I watched him compete at the highest level as an athlete and be a role model for that competitive fire when I coached both youth and high school...

Last week, the Puget Sound area had its second straight year of significant snowfall. For us, it’s between 8-12 inches and that’s enough to create suspension of operations for many businesses. I received a phone call from a client in the hospitality industry asking if...

One of my regular modes of transportation is the Washington State Ferry service. The crossing time is about 30 minutes, so while I often will catch up on emails and other correspondence, I try to take advantage of the time by getting my “steps” in. Walking the ferry...

Barb and I had the privilege of having our granddaughters visit for the weekend. Our oldest is at the stage where she “parrots” everything she hears. All of a sudden, I will hear her repeat my, “Bella be quiet!” or “Captain Jack, lay down!.” It was fortunate for me...