No later than the end of this year, almost all small businesses must complete and file what’s called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). You can complete this form online and print a copy for your records. You’ll also be offered an opportunity to obtain a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identification. It’s not required […]
Heading into 2024, the environmental health team at Mesa County Public Health continues to foster a food safety culture through its work with restaurant partners and other permit holders. Food safety is crucial. About one in six people get sick from foodborne illnesses every year. There are about 128,000 hospitalizations annually as a result of […]
The past few years have been a real estate roller coaster. We hoped 2023 would bring the positive movement in the market we were looking for following the COVID-19 pandemic. Most economists forecast lower interest rates on mortgages. But when we saw the opposite as rates climbed, people were hesitant to buy and sell. The […]
What are the secrets to hiring and retaining talent from Generation Z? Human resources students from Colorado Mesa University offered some insights in a recent presentation hosted by the Western Colorado Human Resource Association. The presentation highlighted the unique qualities of this emerging workforce, dispelled stereotypes and offered practical advice for employers out to tap […]
We travel between two connected worlds — personal and professional. When there’s balance, contentment, purpose and success in life outside of business, the versions of themselves people bring to the workplace are different than if that’s not their realities. Some people believe there’s a distinctive barrier between personal and professional lives that keeps the two […]
Once a year, businesses registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) must update those registrations whether there have been any changes or not. In 2022, the federal government replaced the old registration with what’s now called SAM. In addition to changing how information about contracting and other opportunities is displayed, the annual registration update […]
While attending a funeral for a loved one, conversations turned to those good old days when things seemed better. It got me to thinking about a homily I heard a few days before, when the priest talked about nostalgia for times in which we never lived. I’ve lived in parts of eight decades — from […]
Health clubs have been around since the mid-1800s. People discovered clubs could and would become a powerful tool in achieving health and wellness. Joining and using a fitness facility offers many benefits, including instruction, motivation, socialization and variety, There are pros and cons to exercising in a health club setting. It all depends on you […]
Beyond the essential elements of care, dedication and a go-getter attitude, the journey to organizational prosperity is further enriched by a culture of collaboration and resilience. In the evolving landscape of modern workplaces, the ability to work together seamlessly and adapt to change are paramount. A collaborative team culture goes beyond the mere coexistence of […]
Early childhood development has significant effects on businesses and the community. In fact, investments in early childhood development increases productivity. Employees who have access to reliable, quality early care and education experience lower absentee and turnover rates. That, in turn, affects the bottom line for businesses in lowering recruitment and training costs. Paul Alexander from […]