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 […]
There is a fundamental difference between selling a product or service and marketing a product or service. Of cou rse, a business is going to make a 110 percent effort to sell to any and all customers, as many as possible. Each customer is precious. The patronage of every customer is valuable no matter who […]
When did sleep become such an important health issue facing so many people? I don’t remember a time as a child when I couldn’t sleep. I do remember not wanting to go to bed, like most children, but actually climbing in bed and not being ABLE to sleep – it didn’t happen. I didn’t lay […]
What is the one business that, if you work in that business, you are expected to not only to provide expert advice, but that advice will normally be given out for free? Yes, you guessed it, real estate sales and leasing. We constantly provide free advice to property owners and tenants, primarily in the hopes […]
Green dry cleaners. Green car washes. Green puppy food. Green wall paints. Green is everywhere. It’s taught in the first grade. It’s at the center of many corporate manufacturing and marketing policies. And whether you believe in climate change or still have doubts, consumers demand green. Adopting environmentally friendly and energy efficient business practices provides […]