More than 1,000 applications have been submitted in Mesa County in preparation for the launch of universal preschool in August. The program will provide a tuition credit for nine months of preschool. “We’re excited that so many families have signed up for this great opportunity,” said Stephanie Bivins, director of Mesa County Partnership for Children […]
A well thought out refresh or renovation can help you not only get your home ready for sale, but also could result in a faster sale for more money. As marketing director at Bray & Co. Real Estate based in Grand Junction, I’m always looking for creative and out-of-the-box ideas that benefit our agents and […]
Colorado employers have proven their commitment to equity in the workplace, protecting employees from harassment or discrimination and ensuring their well-being. This remains paramount in not only providing safe work environments, but also improving engagement and longevity. In August, this takes on a whole new meaning with implementation in Colorado of the Protecting Opportunities and […]
Many older and lower-paid employees could be eligible for health insurance from several sources in addition to group plans. Examples include Medicare and Medicaid. According to www.medicare.gov, if someone has Medicare and such other health insurance as a group plan, retiree coverage or Medicaid, each type of coverage is called a “payer.” When there’s more […]
Your business is only one aspect of your life. You also have important relationships with family and friends as well as your health, hobbies and other interests. When you choose or unconsciously allow yourself to become consumed by business and neglect other aspects of your life, your well-being and happiness fades away. Tremendous amounts of […]
The United States Supreme Court has significantly raised the bar for employers arguing that accommodating religious activities creates undue hardships. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires employers to accommodate “all aspects of religious observance and practice as well as belief, unless an employer demonstrates that he is unable to reasonably accommodate an employee’s […]
Human resources departments play a key role in ensuring the well-being of employees. One crucial aspect of HR management is workers’ compensation, which provides medical and financial benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. True care for employees extends beyond fulfilling legal obligations, however. As Jon VonderHarr, a safety consultant with Pinnacol Assurance, […]
If you want your experience as a business owner to be more enjoyable and rewarding — and your company increasingly successful — it’s imperative you consistently work toward building and maintaining a dynamic and empowered team. This is accomplished by putting skilled and motivated individuals with positive attitudes in place and then helping them develop […]
Much like real estate, there are both objective and subjective considerations when valuing your business. Overvalue it and run the risk of finding no buyers. Undervalue it and leave money on the table. Fortunately, resources and professionals are available to help you make a reasonable estimate of the value of your business. The value of […]
My last column provided the first part of a two-part piece about the need for leaders to look for opportunities to change their leadership styles. This is nothing that should be done “willy-nilly” as me sainted grandmother used to say. Rather, leaders should remain keenly aware of not only their business environments, but also changes […]