The past few years have constituted trying times for small businesses and their owners. COVID, escalating property prices, fluctuating markets, inflation, rising interest rates and more have taken a toll on businesses in general and small businesses in particular. There’s no better time to get back to the basics. Here are some revival tips and […]
Entrepreneurship drives economic growth and prosperity. When entrepreneurs start new businesses, they create jobs, increase demand for goods and services and generate new revenue streams. This leads to economic growth and increased prosperity for all. Innovation drives gains in productivity. Much of this innovation comes from entrepreneurs and new businesses. A strong entrepreneurial ecosystem attracts […]
Back in 1992, Jack Stack wrote and published “The Great Game of Business” to offer a new approach to business. Also known as “GGOB” or open-book management, the concept involves literally opening the books to the entire organization. In equipping everyone with the ability to read financial statements and make financial decisions, they gain a […]
It’s no secret: To keep healthy, we must move our bodies every day. Movement strengthens our muscles, including our heart. Did you know the heart muscle is the only muscle that never stops working? Cardiovascular exercise keeps your heart strong. Learning what cardio exercise is and why it’s important is the first step. From there, […]
A recent National Labor Relations Board ruling struck down policies requiring respectful communication in the workplace because enforcement of the policies chills employee rights to discuss the terms and conditions of employment. Consequently, employers should review their handbooks, workplace rules and other policies on workplace conduct and speech, social media, and use of employee communication […]
According to a 2023 report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, there are more than 31 million entrepreneurs in the United States. That accounts for about 16 percent of the workforce. According to a 2018 report by the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 20 percent of businesses don’t make it through their first year of operations. […]
Are you interested in greater efficiency and productivity? Want to reduce costly turnover? Would you like your business to operate with fewer errors and less interruptions to the flow of operations? Do you want your business to be more successful? Does deriving more joy from owning and running your business appeal to you? If you […]
Internship programs have evolved well beyond any stereotypical notions of interns running errands and making copies. Modern internship programs offer valuable opportunities for both interns and employers, providing on-the-job training as well as a potential workforce pipeline. By designing and implementing well-structured internship programs, organizations benefit from fresh perspectives, learn about innovative technologies and ideas, […]
Newly enacted state legislature has resulted in significant changes for Colorado landlords and how they manage tenant relationships. Among the new laws putting more rights into the hands of tenants, House Bill 24-1098 states landlords can’t evict without cause or refuse to renew a lease for tenants. There are a few exceptions, including sale of […]
The team at Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) knows health starts outside the doctor’s office. Health is affected by the social, economic and physical conditions in which we live. Child care, access to trails and connections to others play major roles in our health. MCPH works to improve each of those factors in our community […]