Does your business offer a learning culture or blaming culture? To answer this question, it’s important to first understand what’s meant by the term “organizational culture.” Organizational culture can be defined as beliefs and ideas about what goals members of an organization should pursue and establishes norms about the appropriate kinds or standards of behavior […]
Small seasonal retailers can earn half or more of total annual sales between May and September. Consequently, the business choices made during these critical months can affect cash flow for the entire year. The U.S. Small Business Administration has compiled a list of six hurdles small retailers face during the busy summer months: Lack of […]
For nearly 40 years, Mesa County Partners has helped area youth develop positive self-images and a sense of belonging as well as accept responsibility for their actions. Those familiar with the organization know how important it is for young people to have guidance and mentoring through the sometimes tumultuous stages of childhood. Partners accomplishes this […]
With every transaction and interaction, a business gives its customers and the team members who serve them a good, neutral or bad feeling. The last two have no place in a thriving company, while the first constitutes a necessary component to happiness and success. Surely you can recall experiences as a consumer that left you […]
Earlier this year, the United States experienced a large, multi-state measles outbreak linked to Disneyland in California. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the disease is believed to have started with a traveler who became infected with measles overseas, then visited the theme park while infected. The majority of people who contracted the measles […]
The New York Times recently published a story headlined “Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? Usually Not.” Understandably, the story got the wellness community gnashing its teeth and wondering how anyone could possibly question the value of wellness. Surely, traditional wellness programs that encourage employees to adopt such healthy practices as increasing physical activity, eating healthy […]
In a previous column, I elaborated on a number of potential negative outcomes associated with bringing personal baggage to work. I described the fall even long-term top performers experience when they’re unable to effectively manage their personal issues. I also explored the domino effect these uncontrolled issues can have on fellow team members, customers and […]
The opportunities for financing commercial real estate have improved dramatically over the last couple of years even as the cost of purchasing property has remained competitive. For those tired of making monthly lease payments that benefit someone else, it’s a great time to take the leap and buy or construct your own commercial buildings. To […]
Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules can all lead to major disruptions in our fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or plane, staying in hotels or with family, you can still make fitness a part of each day. Here are a few tips to make your vacations more fitness-friendly: Sitting a car for a […]
The market for Western Slope office space is on the uptick. We’re seeing large holes in the market starting to fill and rents stabilize. The situation is much the same in the Grand Valley with such segments as health care, professional services and nonprofits dominating the market. Home to a growing baby boom population and […]