Personality conflicts hurt businesses by contributing to declines in communication, collaboration and teamwork. In turn, efficiency, productivity, retention, team member satisfaction and ultimately business growth and profits suffer. The degree to which team members don’t collaborate presents one of the greatest obstacles to business success. The effective, efficient and smooth flow of information is critical […]
Do you wear a fitness tracker? You know, one of those devices worn around your wrist or clipped on your clothing that counts your steps or calories burned? I wore a tracker religiously for two years. It became a bit of an obsession, in fact. Much to my husband’s amusement, on the days I didn’t […]
Ankle pain, instability and stiffness rank among some of the most common ailments. I’d like to share some insights regarding chronic ankle injuries and pain as well as information about emerging treatment options. The ankle has a unique anatomy. The joint functions differently from other joints of the body and responds to treatments differently. When […]
A foreign trade zone could serve as a long-awaited catalyst that promotes economic growth in the Grand Valley. A FTZ is essentially an area that’s supervised by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), but remains out of its jurisdiction in allowing the movement of foreign goods through the zone without paying duties or taxes until they […]
Businesses experience turnover for a variety of reasons, and the expenses associated with finding, hiring, training and developing new team members are very real. Studies have estimated the cost of turnover to range from several thousand dollars to upwards of 150 percent to 200 percent of a team member’s annual salary. The costs are high […]
How connected do you feel at work? Do you feel connected to your employees and colleagues? How about other businesses? Why does this matter? A story in Fortune magazine (http://fortune.com/2015/03/05/perfect-workplace/) on building the perfect workplace noted the simple secret of every great place to work is “personal not perkonal” — in other words, relationship-based rather […]
Most personal trainers will tell you when they encourage their clients to lift more weight or move a little faster, most often they can and do. Although holding back is common, good trainers inspire people to give more and in doing so to discover their potential. Good trainers also recognize when clients can’t do more […]
Luca Pacioli and Benedikt Kotruljevic both have been credited for inventing double-entry bookkeeping. The system has served as the backbone of accounting since the 15th century. At the same time, there’s always been a need for someone to properly analyze the data. Enter the chief financial officer. What’s a CFO? The term takes on different […]
When there’s something you really don’t want to do, you make excuses. My dog ate my homework. My alarm didn’t go off. When it comes to fitness and exercise, though, your excuses could have some merit. The trick is to identify your excuse, then figure out a solution. This could be the way to put […]
No matter which way you drive in the Grand Valley, land is available for new development. Moreover, land owners are preparing for growth. In the Greenway Business Park just south of the railroad at 16 Road in Fruita, more than 20 parcels zoned for industrial use are available for sale to those bringing new enterprises […]