Sales and use tax collections, a key indicator of retail activity, continue to come in ahead of last year in Mesa County, the latest government reports confirm. The City of Grand Junction reported collecting a total of more than $4.3 million in sales and use taxes in October, an increase of more than 4.2 percent […]
Leading a company can be over-whelming with all that this typically entails, particularly if the daily operations require your constant attention. It’s easy to become lost, to fall into the daily routine and repeat it over and over again, and to stop moving in a forward direction. A strong foundation of personal clarity and consistent […]
In honor of Veterans Day, I am devoting an article to those courageous individuals who serve our country and protect our freedom. There is no greater reward than assisting our military personnel past and present, be that with their home financing needs or serving them a cup of coffee. These individuals are true heroes, and […]
The vast majority of business owners know that they can’t just start marketing something and hope that it works. As I have told many of my clients before – and it is worth repeating – no good strategy ever includes the words “hope and pray”. Simply put, don’t do anything that you can’t measure. Some […]
Some local business owners say their younger workers “spend too much time texting” or “aren’t really looking for a career.” And some younger professionals feel underpaid and uninspired. This situation is by no means universal, but it’s also undeniable. In the professional world, we expect new employees to follow a tried-and-true routine: Respect authority and […]
Year-end tax planning is particularly challenging this year because of uncertainty over whether Congress will pass comprehensive tax reform that could have a major impact in 2012 and beyond. Even if there’s no major tax legislation in the immediate future, Congress will still have to contend with a multitude of difficult issues, such as whether […]
A monthly measure of economic conditions for small businesses in Colorado has retreated, although somewhat faster growth nationally could help. “Any improvement in what has been to date meager U.S. economic growth would pay dividends for Colorado’s small business sector,” said Jeff Thredgold, a corporate economist who calculates the Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business Index […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Officials will continue to look for ways to cut the budget for Mesa County School District 51 following the defeat of a ballot measure that would have temporarily increased property tax revenues. While it’s still too early to know for sure, another $4 million to $5 million in cuts could be […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Craig Hakkio expects the United States economy to continue to grow rather dip back into recession. But recovery likely will remain slow. And it could take a long time to regain what was lost in the aftermath of a housing bust and financial crisis, said Hakkio, a special advisor on economic […]
An annual benefit event dubbed the “Dirt Dance” raised more than $6,000 to help Family Health West purchase a new imaging system for the surgical suite at its Fruita hospital. “Our goal was $10,000 to purchase a new C-arm so that our surgeons can take care of our community with the best in technology,” said […]