As digital currencies grab headlines (Bitcoin, Litecoin, Feathercoin) and become mainstream, many businesses owners are taking a closer look at the evolving world of digital currencies and trying to figure out which one makes the most sense for their respective businesses. Undoubtedly, it can be confusing to wade through the different options.

While most everyone agrees that cash is king, it doesn’t mean that it is the only way to buy and sell. Today, in the midst of a troubled global economy, a new trend has emerged: the rise of digital currencies, each offering an alternative way to buy and sell without using cash.

Celebrated by millions of people across the globe, Earth Day (April 22^nd) is a special day dedicated to appreciating our planet. It’s also a good time for businesses to evaluate ways to help conserve resources and protect our planet for future generations. Aside from adopting internal business practices to recycle, conserve energy and reuse or repurpose goods, we also encourage business owners and employees to use BizX to give back.

Founded in 2002, Nature’s Inventory is a thriving woman-owned international manufacturer and distributor of natural and certified organic wellness and beauty products that are sold by hundreds of domestic and international retailers and wholesalers. The concept was hatched when Founder LouAnn Brandjes was crippled with extreme pain that was later diagnosed as incurable lupus. Determined to find a cure, she initiated a focused search for natural remedies. LouAnn cured her disease by making healthy lifestyle changes and using natural wellness oils.

Fast forward to 2013 and Nature’s Inventory’s products include an expanded line of natural wellness oils for women, men, seniors, children, babies and even animals. It also has a line of herbal teas, natural skin care and cleaning products.

It was late 2012 and husband and wife team, Tyler and Tracy Mayclin had purchased the space that was formerly occupied by the Asian inspired restaurant, Soban Restaurant & Lounge in Seattle. After two years of seeking the perfect location, they had settled on this space due to its neighborhood feel and proximity to the Paramount Theatre and the Convention Center.