American National Bank has once again earned the highest rating possible from a national bank rating firm. American National Bank earned the Blue Ribbon Bank designation from Veribanc for the first quarter of 2011. “We are happy to be recognized again by outside financial analysts, especially in these challenging economic times,” said Vance Wagner, regional […]
Express Employment Professionals plans to bring its team of Clydesdales and six-hitch wagon to the Mesa County Fair in Grand Junction. “I look forward to providing this unique opportunity to the community,” said Nina Anderson, owner of the Express Employment Professionals staffing service franchise in Grand Junction. Express Employment Professionals, a national sponsor of the […]
To the editor: The June 22 article, “State to bill businesses to pay back jobless benefits loan,” included several inaccuracies. It is critical that all employers fully understand the situation at hand, what must be done and why it must be done. That requires an open, transparent and accurate communication to everyone. Some important points […]
Not surprisingly, many small business owners are bottom-line people. When it comes to government actions, they prefer to put aside the flowery rhetoric and fuzzy political promises for bottom-line public policies. That is, are these steps being taken by government going to be good for the economy and business or not? In New Jersey, decades […]
In the media business, the old saying “don’t shoot the messenger” applies in cases in which outlets report news people might not want to hear. But in several recent instances in the Grand Valley, much of the media didn’t have the chance to decide whether or not to pass along the messages because they never […]
It’s not hype. It’s an essential marketing tool for any business. Mobile marketing is not a hot trend that’s driven by some amazing new technology. It’s a powerful communication tool that will connect you to consumers in a quick, efficient and affordable way. As a business owner, it’s imperative to communicate effectively with your customers. […]
Employees are our most important asset. They fuel our businesses, serve our customers and give us advantages over competitors. Nonetheless, managing and strengthening this asset is often overlooked. Having a method to regularly monitor, evaluate and communicate employee performance is a crucial step for improving productivity. Here are five ways employers can improve business as […]
Have you wondered where money could be well spent to attract and retain quality employees while also keeping them motivated and happy? What type of bonus, benefit package or reward program would differentiate your operation from your competitors? This is a constant struggle for business owners, one not likely to end soon. Finding talented employees […]
I have met with many business owners who have lost their way in the face of “competition” with other companies. They have taken on negative attitudes toward these businesses and their owners, especially when those businesses outperform them or have come to town and “taken” market share they once dominated. This negative mindset is not […]
We’re already four years into the recession that never ends. The government is befuddled They’ve thrown everything they had at the recession, including the pots and pans, and it didn’t respond. Everything slid off like water off a duck’s back. Now we’re out of money, we’re out of ideas and we’re bankrupt. If this is […]