Get to Know KCU Business Member, The Greater Gig Harbor Community Foundation
Kitsap Credit Union has been proud to support the Gig Harbor Community Foundation since 2012 to help end hunger and provide educational resources to our community. We were thrilled when the Foundation decided to become a Business Member in 2016 after many years of partnering on a variety of community-based initiatives. “The Foundation’s Board of Directors wanted to reciprocate its support and moved to KCU,” said Ariel Gustanski, Greater Gig Harbor Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer. “We are proud to [...]
Get to Know KCU Business Member, All Floors and More
Meet Carolyn McBride and Sierra Stewart, owners of All Floors and More and KCU Business Members. All Floors and More has been providing quality flooring services in our community for the past ten years and has been banking with Kitsap Credit Union since 2021. “We started banking with Kitsap Credit Union for many reasons,” said Carolyn. “We needed someone knowledgeable, organized, and easy to work with as a growing business. Their customer service is top notch, the simplicity to work [...]
Get to Know Kitsap Community Food Co-Op this National Small Business Week
Happy National Small Business Week! We are proud to work with small businesses in our community, like Kitsap Community Food Co-Op. Kitsap Community Food Co-Op is a community-owned grocery store that has been serving the community's needs since 2019. "We source our products as close to home as possible, and we are the first daily, year-round outlet for Kitsap County farms," said Wendie Pond, Kitsap Community Food Co-Op's Treasurer. "Food co-ops keep money in the local economy by sourcing locally, [...]
12 Ways Small Businesses Should Prepare For The Holiday Shopping Season
Every business owner has experienced the craziness of the holiday shopping season. Get ahead this year by planning and prepping early. The goal is simple: boost sales and bring in more customers. You can achieve this if you set your mind to it! Plan accordingly, and you will have a bustling season of sales! We’ve compiled a list of 12 different ways to prepare for the holiday shopping season. […]
Factoring time into your budget can reduce stress & create balance.
Is how you spend your time a part of your financial life & budget? It should be. Time is money. We have all heard that saying. So, why not factor the time for tasks into how our money is being spent? […]
What Business Structure should you choose? Things to take into consideration.
Review your business structure options One of the most important things you need to do when setting up your business is to review your business structure options. The structure you choose will influence your taxes, daily operations, and risk. The key is to find an option that will provide you benefits & protection. […]