Any business that strives to be adored by customers and become a lasting success must place a high priority on consistently satisfying customer wants and needs. Customers come through your doors for a reason. Understanding what they want and fulfilling it will engender their satisfaction. In return, they’ll come back for more and tell others […]
Many people dream of leaving the rat race and starting their own businesses. Making that dream come true takes planning, money, other financial resources and hard work. One of the difficulties is deciding what type of business you want to start. Here are some ideas and resources to help get you started. First, make sure […]
The problems rural America faces often go unnoticed and unaddressed in the hustle and bustle of urban life. Rural communities struggle with deep-seated geographical imbalances that weaken economic opportunities and quality of life. In many cases, wages stagnant and populations dwindle as economic activity concentrates in larger cities. But new and innovative responses in rural […]
The phrase “We have met the enemy, and they are ours” originates from a bit of military bravado during the War of 1812. Supposedly, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry said this to General William Henry Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie. Cartoonist Walt Kelly adopted the phrase for his comic strip Pogo. In a parody of the […]
We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think of summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer offers many opportunities to stay active. Beware, though: Changes in schedules present challenges in keeping your fitness routine on track. So […]
Mosquito season is under way on the Western Slope. As you and your staff plan work barbecues, summer picnics or other outside events, remember prevention is key to staying healthy this summer. Mesa County Public Health encourages everyone to take precautions to limit mosquito bites. Prevention is crucial when it comes to avoiding West Nile […]
In today’s competitive real estate market, maximizing buying power is crucial. One increasingly popular strategy is purchasing a home with an accessory dwelling unit. In operating a brokerage with divisions in residential real estate and development, we understand the nuances of such investments and their potential benefits. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary […]
Businesses operating in a world evolving at lightning speed must keep pace with technological and cultural changes to meet organizational goals and satisfy employees. Fortunately, doing what’s good for a company and what makes employees the happiest aren’t always mutually exclusive. It’s a matter of striking the right balance. Balance can mean the middle ground […]
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers many loan programs — including the sometimes overlooked microloans. While the SBA guarantees other loans issued by lenders into the millions of dollars, the microloan program is different. The program provides loans of up to $50,000 — although some intermediary lenders offer higher amounts — to help small businesses […]
If you’ve ever been in a situation in which a person in a position of leadership was irrational or verbally abusive and didn’t listen, you understand leadership is about actions, not titles. When a so-called leader adds to the dysfunction of a situation rather than contributing to its improvement, leadership is damaged and even destroyed. […]