The Grand Valley is growing again, and there are no doubts the increase in activity in the housing market has been great for Mesa County. But what does this mean for business owners? It could mean many things. The local economy is no longer dependent to the same degree on the oil and gas industry […]
The 2016 Summer Olympics are nearly upon us. It’s a time when the country unites to watch and cheer for the athletes. We’re inspired by their dedication to their sports, their talents and their competitive spirit. Watching these athletes can motivate us, whether in competitive sports or self-improvement. Thinking about what you want is actually […]
I was recently reminded again how rapidly information changes and how what you don’t know can hurt you — as well as affect the financial health of your business or organization. Remember the Russian proverb: There is no shame in not knowing. The shame lies in not finding out. For human resource professionals and managers […]
People who own real estate within their business or for investments often find themselves holding significantly appreciated assets. While that’s normally a good thing, people are still surprised at the tax bills that could result when they sell their properties. Consequently, it’s important that people who subsequently replace that property or acquire new property not […]
Collecting overdue accounts payable can be an especially unpleasant part of doing business. Most businesses have regular customers who pay on time and keep accounts current. But not handling late payments in a timely manner endangers cash flow and long-term viability. Here are six simple steps to make the collection process less stressful and more […]
If you root for a favorite sports team, you likely appreciate the role sports medicine plays in athletic performance. Not only does the team treat injuries sustained by athletes, it also provides athletes with the nutritional, physical and psychological recommendations required to prevent injury and preserve long-term health and wellbeing. While it’s obvious why sports […]
In 2014, 60 percent of reported outbreaks and 42 percent of outbreak-associated illnesses in the United States were related to food prepared in restaurants. Foodborne illnesses cost billions of dollars each year, including the expense of medical treatment as well as lost productivity. In Mesa County, businesses and the Mesa County Health Department work together […]
The mass exodus of baby boomers has begun. What will you do when your most impactful leaders turn in their retirement notices, one right after the other? Do you have qualified employees within the ranks who can jump in and take the reins? Across Colorado, we’ve seen turnover increase as employees change jobs and key […]
A critical step in creating greater happiness and success in business is learning to delegate effectively so everyone involved is empowered to do more and be more. As a business owner, you have two options: Have you merely created a job for yourself or are you truly leading your company? There’s a distinct difference. In […]
At lunch with a client I always wished had become a mentor I learned business is easy. Or at least it ought to be. If completing your daily tasks is too hard, you’ll make mistakes and disappoint customers. A business should be a systematic enterprise designed to please customers who need what you have and […]