As a business owner you will be pounded and harassed by everyone and their brother who has the “next big advertising thing” to sell you. It is always amazing and they are typically sold by inexperienced sales people who are only thinking about their own commission. That said – businesses have to advertise to survive. […]
According to the latest Labor Department Estimates, nonfarm payrolls increased 115,000 in April. The jobless rate edged down a tenth to 8.1 percent — a three-year low, but a decline that reflected a decrease in the labor pool as discouraged job hunters gave up on their searches. The size of U.S. payroll gains have decreased […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: Phil McKinney believes that developing game-changing innovations is a matter of asking the right questions. Not just any questions, but what McKinney deems the “killer” questions that provoke not only thoughtful responses, but also thoughtful processes that lead to discovery. “Killer questions are those that can’t be answered without first […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: Annette Miller continues to observe what she considers “baby steps” toward recovery in the Mesa County real estate market. But she worries property foreclosures could trip up the progress. An uptick in the latest monthly unemployment rate adds another element of uncertainty, said Miller, senior vice president at Heritage Title […]
To the Editor: I commend the Business Times for its recent editorial in support of the improvements planned for the Horizon Drive Business Improvement District. I believe all businesses recognize the importance of well-designed, high-quality public spaces that complement private-sector investments. While it is natural to compare the proposed Horizon Drive project with recent improvements […]
A monthly index tracking business conditions in Colorado has lost some of the ground gained over the past two months, but continues to forecast growth. The Business Conditions Index retreated 2.5 points in April to 58.9. The loss followed two months of gains in which the index climbed nearly four points. Still, the outlook remains […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: A business executive with experience in the health care and construction industries has been hired as the new chief executive officer of Family Health West in Fruita. Mark Francis will oversee the operations of a nonprofit organization that has grown over the years to include skilled-care and assisted living facilities, […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: Up to 11 Grand Valley restaurants could be included in a what’s considered an influential “Bible” of dining guides. Online voting will continue through May 6 to determine whether or not the restaurants will be included in a new Colorado-specific Zagat dining guide. The implications for the restaurants as well […]
What do you think of when you think of spring? I asked a number of people to say three things that came to mind when they were asked this question. Some of the answers include: backyard barbeques, hiking, flowers, warm weather, spring house cleaning, vacation, golfing, and the list went on. So what did I […]
You probably read or hear about some “Top Ten” list nearly every day. But take a moment to read this one. This list is different, and probably not the kind of list you’d expect a Financial Advisor to write. Reason #10: “I’m too busy” I can’t tell you how often I hear this excuse. […]