When financial times are tough, employees do things they would not normally consider. It is uncomfortable to think that your employees might be stealing from you, but it happens every day. Fraud is increasing nationwide as financial difficulties put the squeeze on workers. At Autopaychecks we frequently have businesses come to us because someone internally […]
Wouldn’t we all like to see more people creating and growing local businesses, thus creating more jobs, investing more money in our community, and increasing the health and diversity of our Grand Valley economy? And don’t we all know that it takes hard work, smarts, and some luck to start […]
You’ve heard the buzz about how social media can help grow your business. The big question is how? The truth about social media marketing is that you’re not pushing the same message through every possible channel, hoping that .2 percent of your recipients actually will pay attention or even […]
As 2012 approaches, employers will begin to focus on what needs to be reported on the 2011 W-2s as it pertains to health insurance. On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and on March 30, 2010 a bill amending […]
Forward thinking marketing companies use this term as more than just buzzwords. They really have meaning, and a philosophy. Hybrid media is the strategic use of traditional and new media to communicate your message in a more effective way. For example; your company may have a great Facebook page that […]
Craig Hall, The Business Times When it comes to cheer and dance groups in the Colorado, and even across the nation, few, if any, can compare to the success of the Express All Stars. Directed by Tena Pruess, Express All Stars also strives to excel beyond the stage with its Express […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The budget, unemployment benefits and labor laws likely will rank among the top issues for a small business advocacy organization lobbying at the Colorado Capitol during the upcoming legislative session. The answers to five questions posed to members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in the state will help […]
An index tracking business conditions in Colorado has rebounded to its highest level in six months, although more jobs still are needed to regain those lost during the recession. The Business Conditions Index rose nearly three points in November to 56.2. Gains in each of the last two months have pushed the index to its […]
Colorado continues to rank among the most business-friendly states in the latest results of an annual comparison of how taxes and government policies affect small businesses and entrepreneurs. Colorado ranks ninth overall in the 2011 Small Business Survival Index on the basis of comparatively low taxes. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council — a small […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times What could be better than an electric vehicle to reduce emissions and expenses? How about an electric vehicle with solar panels on top? A Grand Junction-based electric vehicle manufacturer has endorsed a canopy with two solar panels that generate electricity to extend the range of the vehicle as well as its […]