Grandma was right: Live below your means

Grandma would always tell us kids to save some money for a rainy day. Grandma was wise in many matters. Money was no exception. Essentially, Grandma referred to the three foundational behaviors to building wealth: create excess cash flow by living below your means, embrace risk and put excess cash flow to work by investing […]

Adjust conversational style to become a better listener

Those first critical five to 10 words that come out of your mouth have significance. Becoming a better listener presents other challenges that leave us hearing only about 20 percent of what someone says. Humans hear between 20,000 and 30,000 words during a 24-hour period.   That’s a lot of words to retain in a given day. […]

New approaches to growth foster connections

We’re in a strange moment right now. As the world shifts so quickly, the way we’ve always understood economic progress feels like it’s fading into irrelevance. The Industrial Age, the engine of growth for more than a century, seems behind us. Even the Information Age, once hailed as the future, feels like it’s lost its […]

Yoga helps to strike a balance with calm and positivity

Yoga is all about learning to balance life with calmness and positive thinking. Yoga, which means to join the body and mind, dates back more than 5,000 years and combines breathing, exercise and meditation. Breathing techniques are taught on the concept breathing is the source of life in your body. Exercises apply pressure on glandular […]

Employers can join in local efforts to lower suicide risks

Mesa County Public Health prepares an annual report in collaboration with the Mesa County coroner and Mesa County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The group collects and analyzes information to understand local suicide trends. Findings inform prevention efforts. “Our biggest takeaway from this year’s report is the suicide death rate in Mesa County has stabilized in recent […]

Commercial real estate market remains active

The commercial real estate market in Mesa County is in a dynamic phase shaped by several factors influencing both demand and supply. While there are challenges to navigate, the market remains active. The commercial real estate market saw a modest downturn during the second quarter of 2024, with total sales volume and transaction value lagging […]

Consider strategies for developing leaders from within

Leadership development constitutes a cornerstone of success for any organization. By equipping employees with the skills and knowledge to guide teams, make decisions and drive growth, companies ensure a thriving future. Investing in leadership development not only prepares individuals for greater responsibilities, but also strengthens the organization as a whole. Here’s how employers can nurture […]

Ownership filing deadline approaches

If you operate a registered business and don’t fall under any of the exceptions, you must provide some critical information to the federal government before Dec. 31 to avoid potentially large fines. This reporting requirement is part of the Corporate Transparency Act. If your business is registered as a corporation, partnership or limited liability company […]

Foster symbiotic relationships and thrive

There’s a commonly held belief that business success results from selling as many products or services as possible to as many consumers as possible at the highest prices possible while also paying the lowest costs possible to make as much money as possible. Following this limited perspective of success leaves everyone involved feeling taken advantage […]

Noncompete ban struck down

A federal court has struck down a proposed rule that would have banned noncompete agreements that bar employees from taking jobs with competitors. In Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the federal court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would have banned noncompete agreements. Published April […]

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