The solution to America’s biggest challenge is small — small business, that is. Most Americans know and understand the only way to put the national economy back on its feet is to put people back to work. But that simple message has gotten muddled in the pandemonium that’s engulfed candidates of both parties in their [...]
That’s exactly what my family took over 12 days in March, and the trip was everything I dreamed it would be and how I always remembered it was. Our recent road trip brought back childhood memories of the enjoyment I always felt riding in our Country Squire station wagon along the interstate, refueling at truck [...]
Taxes always rank as major costs and big concerns for entrepreneurs, businesses and investors. But that’s even more so the case now given imposed, scheduled and proposed tax increases under President Barack Obama. There’s the possibility of even more tax hikes not too far down the road given the four-plus-year unprecedented explosion in federal spending [...]
Given the prominent participation of natural gas exploration and production companies at the annual Energy Forum & Expo in Grand Junction, the speakers who deliver presentations there are a lot like ministers preaching to the choir. It’s easy to convince someone of something in which they already firmly believe. Nonetheless, presentations at the event always [...]
As I always say, when the going gets tough, the tough get going to Facebook to see what in the heck is going on with this country. After the last few days — who am I kidding, years — I can say without a doubt that what is going on is a steady decline. I [...]
If you say it with a little drawl, it kind of works, doesn’t it? Now I don’t know how the folks at the top of the Department of the Interior will feel about a biblical reference, but if there are tablets with rules on them in D.C., I can assure you this is one of [...]
While it’s yet to be determined whether or not the Colorado National Monument should become a national park, it’s difficult to argue the monument doesn’t merit serious consideration of that possibility. Whether it’s a first or 50th trip over Rimrock Drive, the scenic excursion never fails to evoke a sense of wonderment at the deep [...]
Where is federal government spending headed? It seems like everyone wants to know, though for different reasons. Some mistakenly believe that big government is somehow good for the economy — or at least good for their efforts to get re-elected. Others, with a better understanding of how the economy actually works, remain concerned federal spending [...]
Long hours and hard work comes with owning a small business. Few entrepreneurs would have it any other way. It’s the price they pay to live their American dreams. But not everyone welcomes overtime and extra effort to get the job done. The IRS, National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson reported to Congress recently, is suffering [...]
So, what happened to small business? In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama offered no direct, substantive remarks about small business. That, of course, is a striking omission given the central role entrepreneurial firms play in terms of innovation, economic growth and job creation. However, the president did touch on some issues [...]
