We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer offers many opportunities for staying active. Be aware, however: Changing schedules also could present challenges to keeping your fitness routine on […]
Most business owners start their ventures to create greater wealth, freedom and happiness — to control their own destinies. They dream of achieving financial, professional and personal independence and use this to travel, relax, give back and enjoy their lives as much as possible. Many owners never fully realize their dreams even if their businesses […]
According to the Department of Energy, small businesses in the United States spend a combined $60 billion a year on energy. But small businesses that invest strategically can cut utility costs 10 percent to 30 percent without sacrificing service, quality, style or comfort — all while making significant contributions to a cleaner environment. By becoming […]
What is it about Colorado that attracts the masses? Is it that we are a progressive state, setting examples for other states to follow? Is it the skyline that takes your breath away? Is it the thrilling rivers, endless hiking and biking trails, wildflowers, wildlife or four seasons that offer countless outdoor activities to enjoy? […]
Business is personal. The same strategies businesses apply to marketing also work for new graduates looking for jobs. That’s why passion and curiosity, uniquely individual traits, constitute key components of a business plan as well as a job hunt. At an organizational level, a marketing plan should identify the key benefits to buying your service or […]
Chances are, you’ve endured an unsavory experience as a consumer. You’ve been treated poorly during the course of a business transaction and likely more than once. Now consider: Did these experiences interrupt the pleasant flow of your day? Did you receive the value you were looking for? How did they make you feel? Were you […]
June is everyone’s favorite month here at the Mesa County Health Department. Why? June is Colorado Bike Month. Colorado has designated June as Bike Month to promote bicycling for transportation, fun and health. This is part of a nationwide effort to encourage everyone from novices to experts to ride their bikes to work, on errands […]
There’s a plethora of literature out there about employee engagement: what is it, how to measure it, how to improve it and more. With all the publications and working papers on the topic, it can feel a bit intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. There’s a simple, three-pronged approach to employee engagement that will show […]
One of this region’s most expensive disasters unfolded the night of Sept. 9, 2013, when more than 10 inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period and flooding inundated Boulder and other communities, damaging nearly 20,000 homes and hundreds of small businesses. Unfortunately, our region is prone to a variety of natural disasters — flooding, […]
Every business I work with has at some point experienced challenging and unpleasant issues with its team members. A reality for every business is the potential for individuals to interrupt the smooth and effective operation of the company and harm the work environment. Team members of this caliber typically don’t handle themselves or their positions […]