For many, the beginning of another school year brings to mind the looming reality of college costs. Whether a child has just entered first grade or is starting senior year, the financial burden of higher education can feel overwhelming One solution could be to invest in a rental property. Economic inconsistencies are growing across the […]
A wet winter delivered a year of reprieve from water shortages, but also created the perfect conditions for exploding mosquito populations. Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can spread disease. In Mesa County, the most notable disease transmitted by mosquitoes is West Nile virus. Most people who contract West Nile Virus won’t experience any symptoms. But […]
Running a small business can be a rewarding endeavor, but also comes with a host of responsibilities that include managing human resources and navigating employment laws. While corporations often have dedicated HR departments to handle these matters, small businesses might not have the resources to support such a structure. That makes understanding the basics of […]
Customer service constitutes one of the most important attributes of a truly successful business. The unfortunate truth for consumers, however, is customer service is all too often lacking or nonexistent. When this is the case, customers take their business and favorable opinions elsewhere. Take a moment and consider your recent experiences with businesses. Out of […]
During the conversion to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses might have dropped workers’ compensation insurance. Working remotely didn’t preclude the requirement to carry workers’ comp, but many employers stopped the coverage as a cost-saving mechanism. As more workers return to the office or job site, you should think about resuming this […]
According to DDI research, 57 percent of employees who quit their jobs do so because they can no longer put up with their bosses. Another 32 percent of the employees have considered or are seriously considering leaving because of their managers. Diversity in the workplace and letting people bring their whole selves to the workplace […]
What if I told you there was an exercise machine that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and provides a great cardiovascular workout — in other words, a total body workout? You’d probably say, “Tell me more.” There is such a piece of equipment — a rowing machine. Just a […]
In the intricate dance of global economics, every policy move carries a melody that resonates both in the present and future. The recent announcement by the Joe Biden administration to impose tariffs on can-making metal imported from China, Germany and Canada shines a spotlight on economic development and effects that ripple across various sectors and […]
I explained in a column published in June how the flexibility measures enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic related to the inspection of identity and work eligibility documents were scheduled to end July 31. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) required employers to physically inspect identity and work eligibility documents used to support an I-9 […]
Truly successful businesses aren’t merely money making machines. They actually represent a tremendous opportunity to make life more pleasant and the world a better place — if they’re used for such a noble cause. There’s a common belief success is the result of selling as many products or services as possible to as many consumers […]