by Erin Abel | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog
If you own a business in Washington state, you already feel it. The costs are higher, the margins are thinner, and Olympia keeps adding to the pile. What used to be one of the most business-friendly states in the country has quietly become one of the most expensive...
by Erin Abel | May 25, 2026 | Blog
Scaling Up in the Sound: The Ultimate Guide to Small Business Growth Accelerators in Greater Seattle For small business owners and commercial buyers across the Pacific Northwest, hitting a revenue ceiling is a common hurdle. In a fast-moving, high-cost market like the...
by Erin Abel | May 25, 2026 | Blog
There are major shifts happening in the small business lending landscape that directly impact Washington State business buyers, commercial real estate investors, and our local manufacturing sectors—from Puget Sound aerospace shops to Spokane food processors. If you...
by Erin Abel | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog
For business owners in Washington State, the dream of a “big exit” is often decades in the making. However, in today’s regulatory environment, it’s not just about the gross sales price; it’s about what you actually get to keep. Recent shifts in state tax...
by Erin Abel | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog
Landlords don’t usually make the headline in a business sale, but in the fast-paced Washington real estate market, they absolutely decide how the story ends. In many small and mid-sized transactions—especially for Seattle retail, Eastside medical practices, and local...
by Erin Abel | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
If you feel like the goalposts for Washington business owners keep moving, you aren’t imagining it. As we head into April, we are officially in the “home stretch” of the most complex tax season in recent memory. While the mid-March deadlines for...
by Erin Abel | Mar 24, 2026 | Blog
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had many conversations with buyers who were excited, qualified, and ready to move forward, only to find out they are no longer eligible for SBA financing because they are Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). Under the new SBA Procedural...
by Erin Abel | Feb 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the Pacific Northwest, our economy is deeply rooted in global trade. From the orchards of Central Washington to the aerospace hubs of the Puget Sound, international policy isn’t just “news”—it’s a direct factor in our local business landscape....
by Erin Abel | Feb 22, 2026 | Blog
The upcoming SBA loan eligibility changes on March 1, 2026, will significantly impact who can secure financing for business acquisitions in Seattle and across Washington State. If you’re a small- or medium-sized business owner looking to sell, vetting your...
by Erin Abel | Feb 21, 2026 | Blog
In the world of small business acquisitions, the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs have long been the “gold standard” for financing. They offer lower down payments and longer terms that make the American Dream accessible. However, a major policy shift is...
