Many small-to medium-size business owners have begun to barter, trade and swap good and services without any cash involved.

There’s hardly a person from the Seattle culinary scene that doesn’t know the name Seastar.  That's because the high-end staple in downtown Bellevue has been one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the Seattle area for 15 years, and remains the seafood crown jewel of Chef John Howie’s collection of popular eateries all over the area.

Welcome to the September issue of the BizX Buzz – your monthly newsletter. This communication serves to recap some highlights from the month, and share everything else worth knowing from around your community, or the BizX community at large. In short – this newsletter is the Heartbeat of BizX.

“BizX seems cool, but I’m really not really sure I understand it” We’ve heard this before.

One of the  most costly and challenging things a business must do is the hiring process. The average cost to find, hire and train employees can be in the thousands. Here are several strategies that may help when hiring the right people for your business.