October 26th, 2011
Posted by Jim Warner
Improve Your Prospects
There’s a new gold rush happening in Renton. With the price of gold and other precious metals continuing to climb, the rush is on to find those old gold chains and other trinkets hanging around the house and sell them for cash. But that’s old news and everyone seems to have an angle!
The real (good) news is that a trustworthy buyer for our treasures has opened shop in the Creative Workspace Campus at Renton Highlands offering to pay top dollar for your valuables.
Even better news for heartier and more adventurous souls is the prospecting supply side of Seattle Gold and Prospecting, LLC. Offering everything from metal detectors to panning tools and on up to sluicing and dredging equipment, owner and experienced prospector, Brian Kushing has the right gear and tips for anyone seeking to find fame and fortune sparking the next Klondike or California Gold Rush or perhaps just enjoying the outdoors through the art of prospecting.
Either way, make time to Improve Your Prospects and Fortunes by visiting Brian in space 107 at Creative Workspace – Located at 401 Olympic Ave NE in Renton.
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March 23rd, 2011
Posted by Jim Warner
Kristen Rayner has taken her business to new heights at Creative Workspace Offices in Renton.
Core Harmonics Healing Arts, a provider of specialized Therapeutic Massage and Relaxation Therapy Services, is pleased to announce they have expanded to Suite 307 of the Creative Workspace Professional Offices in the Renton Highlands and added staff to meet customer demand.
Kristen’s unique approach offers massage services combining elements of Swedish and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi full body relaxation and deep tissue massage.
With the new space and staff, Core Harmonics can more easily accommodate Couples Massage and appointment reservations with expanded hours. Kristen does a lot of specialized work with Pregnancy and Postpartum issues as a certified prenatal and perinatal massage therapist.
For the uninitiated, there are many benefits to Therapeutic Massage Such as…
~ Increased circulation
~ Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body’s natural defense system
~ Improved range-of-motion and flexibility
~ Relieves chronic tension to help prevent injury caused by unbalanced muscle groups
Massage can also help with
~ Trouble sleeping
~ High stress levels
~ Body awareness
~ Migraines
~ Arthritis
~ Detoxification
In addition, Core Harmonics is pleased to offer additional specialty services for pregnancy and postpartum issues as Kristen Rayner is certified as a Pre and Perinatal Massage Therapy Specialist.
Kristen is a graduate of the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts and The University of Hartford with a degree in music theater which she puts to use as the Director of Musical Theater at Spotlight Dance Center in Renton
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March 21st, 2011
Posted by Jim Warner
If you are one of the many people putting off doing your taxes, there is still time to get the help you need with Income Tax Return Preparation and Tax Return Filing in the Renton, WA area.
Jon Miller and Ron Shiel of Northwest Tax Choices at Creative Workspace Office Suites in The Renton Highlands are ready to help with a combined 40+ years of experience in tax planning, preparation and advisory. Northwest Tax Choices is a full service CPA firm that offers quality tax accounting and tax planning services for Individuals, Associations and Business of all sizes. Both Jon Miller and Ron Shiel are graduates of Brigham Young University and have hands on experience with a wide range of tax specialties including Wealth Management and Financial Planning for individuals and Business Expansion and Mergers advisory for Corporations.
The Tax landscape for 2010 was peppered with many changes and nuanced breaks for just about everyone. Those who may have lost a home to foreclosure, sold a home through short sale or who spent some portion of the year unemployed, all have special tax circumstances that need to be taken into consideration. New or Existing Businesses that hired people or expanded operations may be entitled to tax breaks that can benefit the bottom line and can use an experienced eye to make the most of them.
While there are plenty of H & R Block, Jackson Hewitt or Liberty Tax Service franchises in Renton and Greater Seattle, these offices are usually seasonal and often aren’t available during the rest of the year to assist with tax planning or other issues that may come up. For Small Business their is nothing like having a reliable advisory relationship with your CPA.
Check in with Northwest Tax Services at Creative Workspace Semi Serviced Offices and Professional Suites in Renton. You can contact them by phone at (425) 204-8776 or visit their very informative and resource rich website at www.nwtaxchoices.com and be sure to sign up for their monthly tax tip newsletter.
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January 18th, 2011
Posted by Jim Warner
Looking for a Place to Grow or Office your small business? The reasons for choosing to call a Creative Workspace Campus home are as varied and interesting as the range of businesses that choose to do so.
From Aces Tennis, Foothills Travel and Highlands Naturopathic Clinic in Renton to Northline Energy, Association Benefits Corp. or Bravo Construction in Lynnwood – A Creative Workspace Campus of Semi Serviced Office Suites has a suitable office space for just about every need.
For a lot of businesses, the initial decision to take up residence at a Creative Workspace Campus may have been based on a temporary or short term rental need which is one of the most convenient attributes of the Creative Workspace model. Creative Workspace Offices for Small Business is often a good fit if a business is a start-up or perhaps if it’s in transition mode due to anticipated growth or downsizing.
But for many, the Creative Workspace experience turns out to be a good long term fit for a number of solid business reasons. Leasing Manager, Lisa Benedict, works very hard to provide tenants not just a great facility but also a combination of marketing services to compliment the efforts of the small businesses that reside at one of the Creative Workspace Office Complexes.
The Creative Workspace website and Blog highlight the tenants and what they do. The businesses share referrals amongst themselves and support each other.
In Renton, Vince’s Coffee Shop offers a great place to meet with customers or clients and at Lynnwood there is both a conference room and classroom available for use by tenants.
If you are looking for a Short term or Long term office solution for your professional practice, artistic venture or small business, you owe it to yourself to check out either the Renton Highlands or Lynnwood Campus today. Call the Lynnwood Leasing manager, Lisa Benedict at 425-582-2340 or the Renton manager, Eleanor Mitchell at 425-277-2392 to arrange a tour.
Find out more at the Creative Workspace Website.
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January 7th, 2011
Posted by Jim Warner
Looking for someone to fix or repair that Squeaky, leaky, tilty, wobbly or just plain broken office chair. Creative Workspace in Lynnwood, Semi Serviced Offices and Commercial Space for small business and entrepreneurs has just the solution.
One of our newest tenants is Jay Mills aka The Chair-Man. Jay has made a specialty of knowing how to perform cost effective repair on everything from task chairs to that office chair that everyone used to covet but no one wants to sit in anymore.
The Chair-Man can also do installations and re assembly of office furniture once the movers have relocated your office or business and he offers great deals on the purchase of new office furniture from a wide variety of vendors if there’s just nothing left to be done to save the chair you have already.
Aside from being economically beneficial, office furniture repair is also ecologically responsible. No need to throw away that perfectly good chair when a few tweaks may be all it needs.
Jay performs his work on site at the customer’s home or office or by appointment in his workshop at Creative-Workspace. Give him a call or check out his website at www.seattleofficechairrepair.com
Creative Workspace in Lynnwood and Renton offers flexible office space and storefronts for a variety of commercial uses. We’d love to support your business as part of our community.
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January 3rd, 2011
Posted by Jim Warner
Creative Workspace Lynnwood and Renton – “Semi” Serviced Office Space
The Creative Workspace marketing team spends a lot of time thinking about how best to grow the communities of small business office suites and workspaces in Lynnwood and the Renton Highlands.
Crucial to this effort is clarifying just exactly how to describe the Creative Workspace product to the public in a way that allows it to be found on the web by anyone looking for flexible office or workspace.
When creative people and entrepreneurs are looking for Professional Office Space or Climate Controlled Storage in the Greater Seattle Area that is particularly well suited to start up or growing businesses; these are the choices they are typically presented with:
The Home Office – Although a great choice for some, generally not a great place to meet customers and conduct business on a professional level
Virtual Office – This type of “office” usually provides a mailbox address, a phone and answering service, a conference facility and space to meet clients. This can be a great choice for a business that needs an address but not a place to work from or set up shop.
Serviced Office or Executive Office Suites – This type of office arrangement typically offers full or partially furnished suites, conference facilities and communication services in an easy to budget format that can put a polished front on a new business. The downside is that they can be a bit pricey for anything more than a short period of time or for more than one or two people as you are paying a premium for the convenience and amenities whether you need them or not.
Commercial Office Space – Once a business gets up and running, there’s nothing that makes a statement like a first class office in a prime location. However, the costs and risks associated with signing a long term lease and doing a build out can be prohibitive for a company just getting started and it’s not a flexible situation if the needs of a company change.
Warehouse Space – Some businesses lend themselves to the starkness and barebones nature of warehouse space. For them this can prove a very cost effective way to operate. Unfortunately, the lack of amenities, the aesthetics and the location of such space can be limiting.
And then there’s this…
“Semi” Serviced Offices – We had to create this category to explain Creative Workspace for Small Business. Semi Serviced is just what it sounds like. It is Office and Work spaces that are similar to what Serviced Offices offer but varied in size and function. The occupancy is based on a month to month arrangement with most basic services included. It offers easy access to amenities and extras for those who need them, but doesn’t charge those who don’t. At Creative Workspace we offer Storefronts, Storage Units, Lofts, Offices and Roll up Door Front Workspaces in convenient and business appropriate locations. The nice part about this arrangement is that the space is yours as temporary office space and can be configured and furnished pretty much how you want it.
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December 16th, 2010
Posted by Jim Warner
When Kevin McPherson first approached Creative Workspace offices in Renton Highlands and inquired about opening up shop for his tattoo business, more than a few eyebrows were raised by the idea. After all, a “tattoo parlor” in the traditional sense, was the last thing this tight community of small businesses and professionals needed… Right?.
Kevin asked to meet with community manager Eleanor Mitchell before she made a final decision and as it turned out, Kevin and his Custom Tattoo Artistry studio is a great fit for Creative Workspace which at it’s core is designed to support creative people as they grow and follow their passions.
Although Tattoos and Body Piercing parlors carry the burden of some pretty heavy stereotyping, the truth is that tattoos have pretty much gone mainstream in recent times and they remain a rite of passage for many as they have for years.
Chances are just about anyone you know has one or has at least thought about getting a tattoo at some point. For many, a tattoo is a way of marking a special event or milestone on their life’s journey. Or, as depicted in the Norman Rockwell Portrait, “The Tattooist” which Kevin displays in his studio, sometimes a Tattoo can even become a living scroll or storyboard of the changes that occur in one’s life
In Kevin McPherson’s case, It’s all about the art.. Really!
Aside from his tattoo work, Kevin does a lot of painting and sketching. Some of his more conventional work is featured here, in local businesses and on his website.
Kevin’s Custom Tattoo Artistry is just another way of expressing his creativity while paying the bills… and it allows him the flexibility to follow his other passion, spending as much time as possible as a hands on Dad.
Kevin’s Studio in Suite 128 is pretty low key. No neon signs or loud music. No bikers hanging around out front. Just a clean, comfortable space where Kevin can spend time on his craft with regular customers and referrals, doing what he does best. Creating Art.
You can reach Kevin to Schedule an appointment at 425-765-4196 or through his website Kevin McPherson Custom Tattoo Artistry
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December 6th, 2010
Posted by Jim Warner
Although this has nothing to do with Creative Workspace in Lynnwood or Renton, we are a community of Creative Entrepreneurs and this is very creative marketing. In the interest of helping it go viral and doing our part for the fine folks of Leavenworth… Well, this one’s an instant classic!
Lederhosen never looked so good. Good times!
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November 17th, 2010
Posted by Jim Warner
This guy couldn’t have said it any better. There was a time when there was huge money to be made coming up with the latest and greatest internet marketing software or technique. Even now, plenty of people are making hay developing Apps for smart phones, iPads and tablet PC’c. But what if you don’t have that skillset? How are you going to cash in on the internet for business? What is the one way everyone can make money using the internet for commerce…
Internet marketing pioneer David Frye shares the one thing you need to know, right now, to Jump Start your Business, whatever that might be. And guess what, the biggest opportunity to make money on the internet isn’t exactly on the internet.
Listen to what David has to say. What pays these days is the creation of a distribution network which companies will pay to access. These companies will bring the Systems, Capital, Products and Distribution to the table via the internet (The Black box as he puts it) and they’re willing to pay a recurring fee or commission for access to your network.
There are all make and manner of product or service willing to pay for access to your sphere of influence and if you choose wisely, this one thing can push your business into overdrive. Look for something that has some relevance to your core business and it makes the connections all the more meaningful. David mentions Send Out Cards, a fantastic example of a product everyone can use, delivered more efficiently and at less cost than one can find it at the corner store.
We use Send Out Cards here at Creative Workspace to support our tenants in a couple of ways. We offer a convenient retail storefront where our community members can log in and choose a high quality greeting card from our catalog of thousands… personalized, stamped and shipped the same day. We also offer our tenants a wholesale option which includes a reduced cost for cards, a secure contact management system and even the ability to customize your cards with pictures or business art.
Low Cost, Turn Key, Innovative, Reliable and Useful – those are the traits you are looking to leverage.
If you’d like to know more about Building your Business through Media Integration and how to make this business model work for you, contact Jim Warner, Allpoints Marketing and Media Suite #119 Creative Workspace, Lynnwood
For more information on Creative Workspace or the Send Out Cards Marketing program, Contact Your Community Manager. That would be Lisa Benedict in Lynnwood or Eleanor Mitchell in Renton.
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October 7th, 2010
Posted by Jim Warner
Creative Workspace in Lynnwood welcomes Angela Craig, owner of Red Hot Toes, spelled as RedHotToes Skin and Nail Bar to Space #123. Angela has Many years of experience providing Quality Skin and Nail Services in the Lynnwood, Edmonds, Bothell and Mill Creek areas just north of Seattle.
While Angela stays busy with a large and dedicated following she assures me that she is willing and able to take on a few new clients who are looking for Personalized Beauty Services using High Quality Skin and Nail Care Products that perform and last way beyond the usual fare.
Red Hot Toes Skin and Nail Bar is not your average Nail Salon and they are excited about rolling out the new Shellac Hybrid Nail Colors by CND. This awesome product offers the best of Nail Polish and Gels to compliment your Mani/Pedi treatments.
Give Angela a call to schedule an appointment at 206-422-2870 or hear what others are saying, follow her on the RedHotToes Skin & Nail Bar Facebook Fan page
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