Information technology affects business operations in several significant ways: Increased volume of information, which requires businesses to select relevant and credible information to support decision-making. Accelerated pace of change in technology, including the prevalence of e-commerce systems and the use of Web-based services. Greater dependency on outsourced service providers. The availability and widespread use of […]
The most popular form of a triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running performed with immediate transitions between each activity. Triathletes compete for the fastest overall time. This three-sport concept dates back as far as the 1920s, when the three disciplines were running, biking and canoing. The first triathlon as we know them today was held […]
Experienced commercial real estate brokers know their customers demand more from them than just planting a for sale sign and praying. Fortunately, new technology is available to significantly assist agents in developing a marketing program that shines within the industry. Professional photography, for example, has evolved so that photographers work with computer systems to create images that far […]
It’s estimated that one in four adults in the United States exhibit symptoms of mental health or substance abuse disorders. Sadly, only 29 percent of those with depression contacted a mental health professional in the last year. It might come as no surprise, then, the leading cause of absenteeism in the U.S. is depression and […]
Mark your calendars for June 4, when Mesa County Partners will host the 36th annual Superstars competition. Superstars is scheduled set to start at 9 a.m. at the Colorado Mesa University plaza. More than 20 teams will vie in a friendly competition in such events as cornhole, a military obstacle course, sand volleyball and a […]
Assembling the right team to lead your fledgling enterprise is tough because it demands a degree of self-awareness few of us enjoy. If you aren’t the right person, then either learn how to recruit well or fold at the outset, before you have a lot of money tied up in the effort. I’ve learned a […]
If you’re like most business owners and managers, you strive to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently with as few interruptions to the flow of business as possible. But as you work to prevent or remove any blockages that limit your success and happiness, there are a number of key variables to keep in mind. […]
What if you could find a piece of exercise equipment that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and provides a great cardiovascular workout — a total body workout, in fact. There is such a piece of equipment — a rowing machine. Just a few years ago, rowing machines could be […]
A smooth, effective and efficient flow of information is critical when working to meet the needs of clients, foreseeing challenges and overcoming obstacles. It’s also essential to the production and delivery of high-quality goods and services in a timely manner. When communication is limited or even impossible due to personality conflicts, the business weakens from […]
Small businesses offer customized delivery options for customers and manage employee payrolls with a swipe of a screen or click of a button. Digital tools help small firms compete with big firms, keeping dollars on Main Street and spurring local economies. Integrating the right technology for your small business can be challenging, but also increasingly […]