Congratulations to all the 2015 Small Business Week award winners, and thank you for your ongoing commitment to Colorado. Each year since 1963, the president of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week to recognize the critical contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans […]
Over the years, I’ve met with many business owners who’ve lost their way in the face of competition with other companies. They’ve taken on negative attitudes toward these businesses and their owners, especially when those businesses have outperformed their own or have come to town and taken market share they once dominated. In these situations, […]
Most of us have at least a vague memory of learning how to ride a bike — and by this point, probably forgotten the bumps, bruises and skinned knees. If you were lucky, you caught on quickly. If you weren’t, you might have been coerced into wearing your older sibling’s oversized rollerblading elbow pads and […]
Rental properties offer an excellent addition to an investment portfolio. But the return on these investments depends on both the physical upkeep and financial monitoring of the property. While it’s possible to manage your own properties, the time and effort involved in just screening potential tenants can be substantial. Add in all the other fundamentals […]
Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. By one estimate, 15 million full-time employees in the U.S. are heavy drinkers. Employees who misuse or abuse alcohol are more likely to miss work, suffer from health problems and pose a greater risk of harming themselves and others. Two particular kinds of […]
Working on you is the most important project you have. Whether it’s improving nutritional habits, exercising regularly or living a more balanced life, there’s only one of you. There will only ever be one of you. Making the most of your life each day is the goal. Aren’t you important enough to make yourself, your […]
Grand Junction business owners are giving North Avenue a new look as the city works to revitalize the corridor. Although there have been efforts for the past 20 years to give North Avenue a new life, the latest efforts will include reconstruction of a section of the corridor from 12th Street to 23rd Street in […]
Alignment refers to the degree to which behaviors, motivations, perspectives and skills match up. They don’t need to align completely. In fact, they never do. There needs to be enough alignment, however, so people can travel a path together in business and life where there are fewer obstacles to overcome in the mutual pursuit of […]
A column published in February described what an initial meeting with a planning attorney should be like. Clients really do have a choice and should treat an initial meeting like an interview in evaluating whether or not they want to move forward with that attorney. This column describes what happens next. Once the interview process […]
The art of delegation often escapes business owners and managers. This leads to stress and the unpleasant feeling of being overwhelmed, taking the fun out of business. The lack of effective delegation also inhibits the growth and development of team members and, therefore, the business itself. A critical step in creating greater happiness and success […]