There are four simple options to consider when looking to strategically grow your business. Note the word strategic: This is not about just working harder or making more things in hopes of growing your business, it’s about developing a plan that makes sense for how to grow your business for the long term. Before we […]
Rancher Ralph was married to Matilda and they had a son named Ralphie Jr. They bought an insurance policy insuring Ralph’s life and naming Matilda as beneficiary. It’s a very common and, unless one has a trust in place, appropriate thing to do. Regardless of whether you have had a will or a living trust […]
If you’re considering starting a business or wonder if the structure of your existing business is the most advantageous, keep in mind the following: business structures have legal and tax implications. There are a variety of business structures to consider when determining which structure would best suit your business: n Sole proprietorship: A sole proprietorship […]
Is your business struggling to support employees serving in the National Guard or reserve components of the military? Do you have a citizen warrior who would benefit from additional information relating to their responsibilities to your company? Did you know resources are available right here in our community? Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve […]
A committee of five Grand Valley residents has been formed to help draft legislation that would redesignate the Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction as a national park. U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colorado, and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colorado, announced the creation of the committee following more than a year of research and discussion by […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times The debate over renewable energy standards has intensified following the enactment of a controversial state law increasing those standards in Colorado. Those in favor of the new law argue higher standards have promoted the development of renewable energy industries and along with them investments in new projects and the creation […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times A Canadian company that plans to build a uranium processing mill in Western Colorado has announced efforts to acquire another company with substantial uranium holdings in the United States. Energy Fuels announced a notice of intent to acquire Strathmore Minerals Corp. Officials from the companies say the transaction will take […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Mesa County sales tax revenues will once again count in the calculation of state constitutional tax and spending limits. But Grand Junction sales tax revenues will continue to be excluded from Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) limits. The Mesa County Commission and Grand Junction City Council came to different decisions […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times Ed Forsman lists the projects his construction company has completed, the projects the Grand Junction-based firm has under way and the proposed projects on which he hopes to soon work. FCI Constructors recently completed a combination brewery and restaurant. The company is the midst of work on the new Mesa […]
A monthly measure of confidence among small business owners has rebounded to its highest level in a year, but not yet enough to reflect strong growth for the sector. “Small business confidence rising is always a good thing. But it’s tough to be excited about meager growth in an otherwise tepid economy,” said Bill Dunkelberg, […]