A monthly index tracking economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado continues to rise, in part because of improving national and state labor conditions. “Stronger employment gains reported for February, should they continue, will provide support for more impressive small business performance in Colorado and across the nation. A return of much stronger U.S. job […]
The monthly unemployment rate in Mesa County jumped in January to nearly 12 percent. But local labor conditions have improved since then. “Everything is really not that dark and gloomy,” said Gilbert Lujan, supervisor of the Mesa County Workforce Center in Grand Junction. The number of job applicants registered at the center has declined even […]
It wasn’t that long ago that I decided to act on my entrepreneurial spirit and open a business. One of the first items on the agenda was getting business cards. At the time, I didn’t have the money to hire a graphic artist, so I tried to create business cards on my own. I spent […]
On your way to reaching new heights in life and business, it’s imperative to take time to truly enjoy your life and the fruits of your labor. Without breaks to the routine flow of life and work, we tend to become burned out, overwhelmed and fatigued, to name a few problems. This reduces the quality […]
There’s a blizzard of tax increases headed our way. If you’re a small business owner or practicing professional, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to survive this onslaught. In the next few years, you can expect four significant tax increases. The first two are already legislated. The third is under debate in […]
Even with the best planning and a highly trained staff, crises occur at every business. It’s how you approach and manage the situation that determines whether or not it will turn into a detriment for your company or a wonderful opportunity for growth. Large companies experience crises on a national level and it’s visible that […]
The number of businesses displaying signs asking their customers to end cell phone calls at service counters indicates how intertwined modern personal, social and professional lives have become. Inevitably, employers begin to wonder how they know which time amid this cacophony of activity is compensable “work time” under the Fair Labor Standards Act for non-exempt […]
Distilleries, restaurants, wineries and other businesses plan to join in a tasteful new fund-raiser. Named for Edesia, the Roman goddess of fine food and wine, the event is scheduled for 2 to 6 p.m. March 20 at the Wine Country Inn, 777 Grande River Drive in Palisade. Tickets sell for $49 and can be purchased […]
Registration is under way for an annual Administrative Professionals Day event in Grand Junction. Bill Beausay, an author, professional speaker and trainer, will present a seminar and workshop titled “Conquering Obstacles With Passion and Purpose.” The Book Cliff Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals has scheduled the Administrative Professionals day event for 11 […]
Applications are due March 18 for a free course that will offer an inside look at the Mesa County government. The five-week course is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays April 5 to May 5 with optional tours planned for lunch hours. Elected officials and department leaders will present information about various […]