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Embracing AI: Practical Opportunities in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly shifted from a futuristic concept to an everyday tool in the workplace. Whether it’s helping to draft emails, organize schedules, analyze reports, or …

Can My Business Partner Legally Do That?

Conflict between business partners is common, especially in long-standing ventures. While many partners try to anticipate and resolve potential issues early on, not all conflicts can be foreseen. …

A guide to achieving tax diversification

If you’ve found it difficult to figure out the difference between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA, you’re not alone. These retirement accounts are easily confused and just when you think …

Roots and Resilience

In this edition of the WBJ, we spotlight the kind of resilience, creativity, and heart that define business ownership in North Central Washington — where history meets hustle and where local …

Marketing Is a Muscle Not a One-Time Push

You wouldn’t expect to get in shape by going to the gym once, nor would you train for a marathon with a single jog around the block. Marketing works the same way. It’s not a one-and-done …

Legacy and Livelihood

In this month’s issue of the Wenatchee Business Journal , we bring you stories about legacy — not in the abstract sense, but in the very real, boots-on-the-floor way that businesses in …

Why reliable visibility builds long-term business relationships

In today’s evolving business environment, B2B buyers are more cautious, more informed, and more selective than ever before. With longer sales cycles and increased scrutiny of every dollar …

In a landmark move to reshape its tax code, Washington State Senate Bill 5813 was signed into law May 20, 2025.  The new law introduces a tiered capital gains tax and increases the estate tax …

Think reinvested dividends aren’t taxed? Think again.

Dividend stocks have been making a comeback in popularity as market volatility has people looking for something a little more predictable. They offer income and growth potential that can add …

Hiring youth for summer break

As summer approaches and students finish the school year, many minors (less than 18 years old) begin searching for seasonal jobs to earn extra income and gain valuable work experience. For business …

Staying Seen

When the economy starts to wobble, the first instinct for many businesses is to scale back spending, and marketing is often one of the first things on the chopping block. But history and consumer …

Staying sharp on I-9 compliance

For business owners and nonprofit leaders, compliance can feel like one more complicated task on an already packed to-do list. But overlooking certain responsibilities—like proper handling of …

Who has to pay the Washington state capital gains tax?

Tax season might be behind us, but it doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to stop tax-planning. Most people have heard about the Washington state capital gains tax but don’t actually know …

Business sale steps

Selling anything more than a hot dog stand is a significant business undertaking that typically requires months of preparation and execution. While there's no single, prescribed path, the following …

Rooted in place, growing with purpose

This month, the Wenatchee Business Journal turns its focus to enterprises that are deeply rooted in place — businesses that reflect the land, culture, and values of North Central Washington …

Leveraging job descriptions

Spring is in the air, and so is springtime hiring. This time of year, is often full of hiring for seasonal positions throughout organizations to keep up with demand in the warmer months. Whether …

Crafting your brand

Achieving long-term business success requires more than just offering great products or services—it requires a strategic approach. A well-structured marketing plan serves as a roadmap for …

Heart of Business

This month's stories reveal how businesses across the region are making profound impacts through service and resilience, demonstrating that success can be measured in more than just financial …

Worried about stock market volatility? Get these financial basics right first

Over the past month, the market has seen some serious volatility. The stock market can be a rollercoaster—one day it’s up, the next it’s down, and headlines love to keep us on edge …

Long-term care planning starts with financial planning, not trusts

Often, folks want to protect hard earned assets from the costs of healthcare as they age. They fear expensive assisted living and nursing home care costs. Though the fears are well founded, the first …

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