Do you procrastinate? Do you tend to put off things you don’t want or know how to do? Maybe you have good intentions, but let other things move to the top of your to-do list. Although there are many areas of life that one can “put off,” the one that stands out like a […]
Despite all the political hoopla surrounding passage of federal tax reforms, little appears to have changed in terms of the effects on commercial real estate. So-called 1031 like-kind exchanges remain in place for real estate, although exchanges for personal property are gone. Depreciation, or cost recovery, periods remain the same. Commercial properties are still based […]
John Conyers, Al Franken, Mark Halperin, Dustin Hoffman, Garrison Keillor, Matt Lauer, Bill O’Reilly, Michael Oreskes and Harvey Weinstein. The list of individuals accused of sexual harassment seems to grow longer every day. And while sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t a new issue, its increased prominence in the national media will cause ripple effects […]
When it comes to the new tax law, the topic on the minds of most small business owners is the 20 percent deduction for pass-through income and what should provide a substantial tax benefit to individuals with qualified business income. Be warned: This is one of the most complex provisions of the Tax Cuts and […]
Entrepreneurs launch companies not only to create greater wealth, freedom and happiness, but also exert more control over their destinies. They dream of achieving professional, financial and personal independence and in doing so travel, relax, give back and enjoy their lives as much as possible. For many business owners, however, the dream remains just that […]
Think back for a moment to high school or college, when you likely learned about the marshmallow tests — a series of experiments conducted by Walter Mischel at Stanford starting in the 1960s. Not ringing a bell? Here’s a refresher. Children were given a choice between eating one marshmallow right away or waiting several minutes […]
People are at the core of successful companies. The strength of their mindset combined with their skills allow them to operate at their highest levels on a consistent basis. Human capability expands, contracts or remains static depending on whether it receives the stimulation it needs to grow and develop or not. The phrase “I’m in […]
Whenever I attend a local event, I’m always impressed and encouraged by the way Mesa County businesses support the things that make this community a great place to live. Some of the best-loved events in the area — the downtown farmers’ market, Junior College Baseball World Series and Palisade Peach Festival —would have a hard […]
Finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone presents a challenging task. Consider giving the gift of health, fitness and nutrition. You’ll not only offer something they’ll love, but also a gift that keeps on giving. Whether you’re buying for a spouse, parent or friend that’s either a fitness enthusiast or beginner, here are […]
Each day we have the ability to embrace change and make good choices. With each decision, we have the opportunity to make a difference. As I listened to the audio book “Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life,” this concept resonated for me. The application of these philosophies has touched every facet […]