As we near the halfway point of 2015, Mesa County Partners would like to update readers on our expansion into the Fruita area. Consider, for example, the long-standing partnership between John Caldwell and Anthony. They participate in a variety of activities, including Miata rides, exploring the Bookcliffs and playing broomball at Glacier Ice Area, where […]
Cash flow constitutes the lifeblood of small businesses. Across the nation, thousands of small firms search for term and real estate loans, equipment financing, lines of credit and invoice financing to help them build their businesses and create new jobs. Finding a business loan can be time consuming and often frustrating and disappointing. Changes in […]
Consumers typically enjoy a variety of businesses from which to choose when they’re in the market for a certain protect or service. And they’re increasingly discerning with their financial resources when looking to satisfy their individual wants and needs. That’s why it’s more important than ever to be consistent in your professional offerings. Exceptional companies […]
Food quality and food safety go hand in hand. Restaurants can’t expect to serve high-quality food if staff practices are poor and safe handling procedures aren’t understood. Most staff members aren’t hired with all the knowledge needed to execute those food safety methods. Fortunately, educational trainings are offered in person and online, leaving Grand Valley […]
As we approach summer, we also approach swimsuit season. Page through a few magazines and you might think to yourself those glamorous models must do a lot of crunches. What you might not know is that from a fitness standpoint, there’s more to toned abdominal muscles than you might think. The abdominal muscles are actually […]
The world is awash in new technology, and the real estate industry is no exception. How did we ever sell and lease real estate before cell phones? We performed those same functions, although a bit slower. We met face-to-face with clients more regularly than we do today. And then we thought fax machines were the […]
Each of us travels between two worlds — the personal and professional. When there’s balance, contentment, purpose, success and happiness in life outside business, that version of themselves people bring to the workplace is very different than if this isn’t their reality. Business owners, managers and anyone else in leadership roles have the largest effect […]
Heartfelt recognition from an employer can ignite a fire in an employee or be received as a negative acknowledgment. It all depends on how the business or organization approaches the process. A proverb comes to mind: “When you reach the top, keep climbing.” Scouring the library, online reports, articles and studies can leave an employer […]
As the season of special events and fund-raisers approaches, I’d like to remind our community Mesa County Partners is always looking for volunteers and donations. The organization is in its 38th year of providing support and educational services to the youth of Mesa County. Countless young people have come through the program under varying circumstances. […]
Technology definitely makes our business and personal lives easier and more convenient. With computers and smart phones — along with e-mail, texting and the Internet — we have everything we need at our fingertips. Unfortunately, all of this wonderful and useful technology also creates new opportunities for thieves. Many industries are affected by these opportunistic […]