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Drawing on the power of music, this Seattle organization harmonizes community pride and heritage by orchestrating programs

In preparation for their debut at Africa Fashion Week Seattle, the owner of RAFFETT, Mamadou Fofana, partnered with King's Dream Business Consulting, to enhance brand positioning and awareness by improving its online presence and customer engagement. The Client. RAFFETT: Where luxury meets representation. RAFFETT proudly defines itself as more than just a handbag brand—it’s a Black-owned fashion company committed to uplifting and empowering its supporters. Rooted in a deep a

Before you dive headfirst into the new year, we need to talk about regulatory compliance for small businesses. What Is Year-End Compliance, Anyway? In a nutshell, year-end compliance is about making sure your business checks off all the boxes on its legal and regulatory to-do list before the new year. Whether it’s filing certain reports, paying taxes, or verifying employee records, these tasks keep your business in the clear and running smoothly. Need a deeper dive? Check ou

What a time to be a Seattle business owner! Let’s give thanks to Ordinance 126982 which allows residents to keep the lights on and the communal fridge stocked. Here’s the rundown of how this law works and all the ways Seattle is striving to support small businesses in maintaining affordable commercial property. First Things First: What Is Ordinance 126982? Enacted on January 29, 2024, Ordinance 126982 regulates commercial leasing in Seattle. Under this law, commercial land

What if the help you need is free? Our team at King’s Dream Business Consulting has partnered with the Seattle Public Library (SPL) to spotlight the incredible free tools available to help small business owners thrive. From financial advice to legal guidance, these free small business tools at SPL are designed to give you a competitive edge–whether you’re just starting your business or scaling up. Let’s take a closer look at how these resources can support your small busine

As 2025 approaches, many business owners are preparing for potential tax changes that could influence their financial strategies. King's Dream can help you navigate these changes confidently with our experienced business consultants. With the recent Presidential election behind us, there are still questions about future tax policies, especially from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Several of these key benefits and deductions are set to expire soon unless Congress acts

King’s Dream Business Consulting has been commissioned to provide business coaching for grant recipients of the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Small Business Investment Grant. We are the only business consulting company that has been asked to partner with The Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County (WDC) and this inaugural financial wellness program. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20% of small businesses in the U.S. fail within t

Why Tacoma's grease trap policy unfairly targets small restaurants.