Three years ago, I joined the U.S. Small Business Administration with a mission to help small businesses succeed. Leading the SBA team in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, South Dakota and North Dakota felt like the role of a lifetime. This region is unique — it’s one of the largest and most rural in the nation […]
Before considering what’s in store for commercial real estate in 2021, let’s review some of the lessons from 2020. As with any economic disruption, there were winners and losers. The coronavirus pandemic expedited declining demand for such traditional brick-and-mortar retail locations as enclosed malls and department stores even as consumers adapted to online shopping more […]
It’s no secret: To keep healthy, we must move every day. Movement strengthens our muscles — including our heart. Did you know the heart is the only muscle that never stops working? Learning what cardiovascular exercise is and why it’s important is the first step. From there, you can explore ways of getting cardio exercise […]
I’ve worked as an accountant for more than 25 years. But it seems like only yesterday when I started out as a staff accountant, ready to take on the world’s finances. My days were busy ensuring clients complied with the Internal Revenue Service and other regulators. The years flashed by, and each new year brought […]
Is your business moving in the direction you want at the pace you expect? If the answer is no — or even if it’s yes — perhaps it’s time to seek out a mentor or two. Most people want to help, but they also want to be asked. If you don’t ask, the answer is […]
Business owners and managers frequently ask me, “How do you teach people to think?” This is a powerful question, one that can lead to significantly better results. My answer: By learning to become a mentor and effective communicator and consistently encouraging your team members to think for themselves. If you want your company to operate […]
How has business and leisure travel changed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic? Here are a few observations from a recent trip to Maryland. The Grand Junction Regional Airport was nearly empty on a Monday morning with no lines at security. The Transportation Security Administration Pre-Check line no longer crossed over the regular line […]
Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine distribution in Mesa County: What distribution phase are we in and when will the next phase begin? Mesa County Public Health continues to prioritize vaccinations for the highest risk health care workers in phase 1A. Vaccines will be offered for […]
Competency and confidence expands, contracts or remains static depending on whether people receive the stimulation they need to develop — or not. The phrase, “I’m in a rut” is born of an individual’s languishing potential. According to GoHR.com, fully 40 percent of employees who receive poor job training leave their positions within the first year. […]
Think about the companies you’ve worked for during your career. Chances are, you’ve heard some of these responses from managers: “Hey, at least you have a job.” “How do I know if you’re working if I can’t see you?” “Oh, that’s been a problem for years. Not much we can do about it.” “We’ve tried […]