Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many small businesses owners and managers have been intrigued by the possibility they could discontinue group health insurance and instead offer employees a stipend to purchase individual health insurance policies on their own. Employers must remain aware, however, that implementing such a plan could violate […]
For any company to grow and generate success for everyone involved, its people must also grow and develop their potential. All businesses are comprised of people — and as the team goes, so does the company. Consider any sports franchise. Those that achieve the greatest levels of happiness and success are comprised of individuals who […]
Every year the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) creates a list of what’s hot in the fitness industry for the coming year. As with any business, trends are determined by the people who use the products and services. What’s great about the fitness industry is that it not only offers new ideas on staying […]
The start of a new year offers a great time to re-energize your business by setting professional and personal goals. I organized and tidied my office, boxing up my 2014 completed files. I relabeled my current files with 2015 tabs, which made me feel accomplished. I also wrote out my 2015 business plan, which made […]
Like personal resolutions to eat healthy or get fit, New Year’s resolutions for small business owners can lead to good things. A survey conducted by Constant Contact found that 53 percent of small business owners make New Year’s resolutions to boost their operations. Consider the following ideas from the U.S. Small Business Administration network of […]
Consider once again as an illustrative example the circumstances of my hypothetical clients. Carole and Bill have just learned Carole’s grandmother passed away and left a small ranch to Carole and her sister, Janet, outright, free and clear. The ranch is leased to neighboring ranchers as pasture and Janet and Carole will be absentee landlords. […]
You have most likely have heard the saying, “Do what you love and the money will follow” or something very similar. While this is true for some, there are also successful and wealthy entrepreneurs who don’t love what they do. And there are those doing what they love, but not experiencing financial abundance. Generally speaking, […]
Many entrepreneurs envision business planning as a lengthy process that consumes too many hours and resources. Planning doesn’t need to be a marathon, though. It can be done equally effectively in short bursts throughout the year. Here are some tips on engaging in a process I call micro business planning. Look at 30- to 90-day […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention peg the cost to U.S. employers of absenteeism due to influenza at $77 million a year. Mesa County employers are no exception when it comes to facing the costs of absent employees. As of early January, Mesa County had 68 hospitalizations and one death from influenza. This figure […]
Finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone presents a challenging task. Giving the gift of health and fitness is not only a gift they’ll love, but also a gift that keeps giving. Whether you’re buying for a spouse, parent or friend that’s either a fitness enthusiast or beginner, here are some ideas sure […]