by nlw | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Running payroll may look simple on the surface—cut checks, pay taxes, move on. But for Spokane business owners, payroll is a minefield of Washington-specific rules and compliance requirements. From one of the nation’s highest minimum wages to mandatory paid sick leave...
by nlw | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Running a small business in Spokane comes with more than balancing budgets and building customer relationships. Washington State’s unique tax and regulatory environment adds another layer of complexity. Unlike many states, Washington does not have an income tax....
by nlw | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
For many Spokane business owners, “bookkeeping” is a foggy word—something you know you need but aren’t quite sure what it really means. Too often, bookkeeping gets lumped together with accounting or tax prep, when in reality it’s only one piece of a much larger...
by nlw | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Selling a business is never just about numbers on paper—it’s about trust. Buyers, banks, and employees all need confidence that the business they’re stepping into has been well managed. That confidence starts with one thing: clean, accurate financials. At Shepherd...
by nlw | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Every business will face transition. For some, it’s growth into new markets. For others, it’s bringing on a partner or securing financing. And for many in Spokane and North Idaho, especially aging owners, it’s preparing to sell or hand off the business to the next...
by nlw | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Spokane Financing RealityIn the last month alone, we’ve had multiple Spokane business owners reach out in a panic: One needed financial statements prepared urgently to qualify for an SBA loan. Another was three months behind on reporting and couldn’t meet a bank’s...
