January is full of optimism. Business owners set goals, approve marketing budgets, and commit to doing things differently this year. New campaigns launch, ads go live, and content starts rolling out. …

Inheriting assets can be both a blessing and a source of unexpected questions. After you receive an inheritance, the question usually arrives quickly: How much of this is going to be taxed? The good …

As we turn the calendar to a new year, it is tempting to focus on big moments. Elections. Court decisions. Headlines that feel urgent and often overwhelming. But lasting change rarely begins there. …

Sometimes, learning from others' mistakes is the most powerful and memorable way to learn. This article will outline a real-life case study that took place in the Wenatchee Valley in hopes of helping …

A new year often feels like a reset button for business owners. We start January with good intentions, fresh ideas, and a desire to do things better than the year before. Yet many businesses move …

Where HR issues start to drift Every supervisor knows the moment an employee situation drifts into the “HR Bermuda Triangle”—that confusing intersection where attendance issues, medical …

As we look toward 2026, it’s critical for Washington employers to prepare for sweeping updates to the state’s paid family and medical leave program. The amendments to the Washington Paid …

Giving is a great practice to implement. There are so many benefits to giving. It brings you happiness, lifts others up, and allows you to be part of something bigger than yourself. On top of all …

This month, the Wenatchee Business Journal shines a spotlight on one of the region’s most powerful economic and social engines — our nonprofit sector. Across North Central Washington, …

As we approach the end of the year, I often start getting questions about Roth conversions. Roth conversions can be a great option for the right person, at the right time, with the right income, in …

As the holidays approach, businesses have a prime opportunity to connect with customers when they are actively shopping, researching, and making purchase decisions. But reaching your audience …

As remote and hybrid work continues to shape the workplace, many employers are discovering that flexibility comes with a complex set of compliance challenges. When employees live and work in …

As 2025 quickly moves forward, many organizations are already thinking about what the next year will bring. Strategic planning for 2026 is not just about forecasting revenue or setting sales …

Small business owners often face a familiar dilemma: should they invest in print ads, local sponsorships, digital marketing, or social media campaigns? The truth is, there’s no single …

Every so often, a client will ask me what I think about a hot stock tip they heard from a friend or the latest short video they saw on TikTok. They’ve heard about people doubling their money on …

This issue of the Wenatchee Business Journal celebrates women in business — leaders who are reshaping not only boardrooms and storefronts, but the very fabric of our communities. Their stories …

When it comes to marketing, numbers can be deceiving. A post with hundreds of likes or a spike in new followers might feel like success, but surface-level statistics don’t always reflect real …

In many organizations, the default solution to a talent gap is to post a job advertisement and search outside the company. It’s a costly cycle to source and train new talent for the same roles …

It was only a few months ago that my grandma received a phone call. She answered the phone and was pleasantly surprised by a call from her grandson. Quickly discovering that her grandson had gotten …

This issue of the Wenatchee Business Journal explores a theme as old as the orchards of our valley and as urgent as the decisions facing our businesses today: stewardship. What does it mean to not …