It’s been a long, hard slog on the economy and jobs for more than four years now. But the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows life on the employment front. According to the establishment survey, payrolls increased by 227,000 in February. That was the third straight month of job gains that […]
The solution to America’s biggest challenge is small — small business, that is. Most Americans know and understand the only way to put the national economy back on its feet is to put people back to work. But that simple message has gotten muddled in the pandemonium that’s engulfed candidates of both parties in their […]
As regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, I travel throughout Colorado and meet with small business owners. They often express their frustration with taxes and regulations. What many small business owners don’t realize is that 17 small business tax cuts have been signed into law or that the Barack Obama administration has included […]
Taxes always rank as major costs and big concerns for entrepreneurs, businesses and investors. But that’s even more so the case now given imposed, scheduled and proposed tax increases under President Barack Obama. There’s the possibility of even more tax hikes not too far down the road given the four-plus-year unprecedented explosion in federal spending […]
A new federal report affirms the role of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in assisting small businesses and promoting economic development. More than 900 SBDCs operate across the United States, including a center located in the Business Incubator Center in Grand Junction. The centers offer direct, face-to-face counseling to entrepreneurs starting ventures as well as […]
“Not everything that counts can be counted. And not everything that can be counted, counts.” — Albert Einstein What is a volunteer? What is the value of volunteering? Volunteering is about giving, contributing and helping other individuals and the community. Volunteering means working with others to make a meaningful contribution to a better community. One […]
Many of us have seen them, but if you haven’t, keep looking as they are showing up everywhere! I am talking about QR Codes or Quick Response Codes. Despite being created in 1994, QR Codes have not been popular in America, mainly because our cell phones lacked the capability to read them. It wasn’t […]
As a payroll services provider, one question we get asked time and time again is “When is overtime due?” That’s a bigger question than many employers realize. Nonexempt employees must be paid at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. In Colorado, an overtime premium for hours worked over 40 hours in a […]
Are your personal finances in tip top shape, or could they use some care and attention? Maybe you want to retire early, move into a bigger home, take that dream vacation, build an emergency fund, or reduce your debt. There are numerous aspects to financial health. Ignore the health of your finances and risk exposure […]
Your Facebook business page is about to get an overhaul. It’s a good thing, if you’re ready for it. If you take the time to think of this changeover as an opportunity, much like a good spring cleaning is a fresh start in your home, Facebook’s Timeline can be the fresh social media start your […]