On the cusp of a new year, the world of business unfolds with both challenges and opportunities. The trends shaping the business landscape in 2024 will beckon us to adapt, innovate and embrace change. At the same time, fostering a resilient and sustainable economy also requires a collective commitment to supporting local small businesses, the […]
The holiday season is nearly upon us. I’ve seen the TV commercials, and big box retailers have filled holiday sections with glitter and lights. The holidays seem to arrive earlier every year. To quote Alfred, the Macys janitor from my favorite holiday movie “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947 version): “Yeah, there’s a lot of bad […]
Change is a reality in business whether we like it or not. Business environments change. Economies change. Team dynamics change. Technology changes rapidly. In fact, life in general is about change. And if we habitually resist change, we limit the potential of all that’s available to us. One reason so many people resist change is […]
Working in another country can be an exciting and life-changing — but also fraught — experience. If you’re thinking about becoming an expatriate, here are a few things to consider first. The United States government reserves the right to tax your worldwide income. The country in which you work, with some notable exceptions, also taxes […]
It’s almost the season to be jolly. And that means workplace holiday parties are just around the corner. Festive events offer opportunities for colleagues to gather and celebrate another year of working together. But there’s a delicate dance between merriment and maintaining a professional atmosphere, ensuring your workplace holiday party is a hit while keeping […]
The Mesa County Assessor recently released third quarter numbers reflecting similar trends in Mesa County since the second half of 2022 — a slowdown, but not shutdown, of commercial real estate sales. Year-to-date, commercial volume in Mesa County is down around 28 percent and units are down 32 percent. While those numbers might seem negative, […]
Nearly 108,00 drug overdose deaths were reported in the United States in 2022 — 32 of those in Mesa County. A majority of the deaths were attributed to synthetic opioids. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, a synthetic opioid is a substance made in a laboratory that produces pain relief effects by targeting the […]
The forces of globalization have created a complex web of geopolitical relationships in a rapidly changing world where the lines between allies and adversaries become increasingly blurred. The effects on global markets and commerce will only become more profound. Just as in the days of the Cold War, the formation of distinct polarities once again […]
It’s been said we’re a society that loves to be rewarded. We want to be rewarded for everything. Whether it’s credit card rewards, fuel points or discounts, reinforcements motivate us to make purchasing decisions. Let’s talk about what rewards you could achieve through living a healthy lifestyle. Decide what your wants, needs and […]
A quote about lies often attributed to Mark Twain didn’t actually originate with the American author and humorist. If you consider that fact, along with the misquoted quote, there’s some irony here: “A lie can travel halfway round the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” For a lot of years, I incorrectly attributed the […]