Most business owners dream of wealth, freedom and happiness — the opportunity to exert greater control over their destinies. They start their companies to achieve professional, personal and financial independence and often use these to travel, relax, give back and enjoy their lives. For many owners, however, this remains a dream because they lack the […]
Have you ever put off sleep to knock out just one more item on your to-do list? If so, your choice likely backfired. It turns out our brains have lists of their own that can only be tackled while we’re asleep. Robbing our brains of enough time to perform these tasks not only impedes our […]
This summer, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) issued the results of a study on the persistence of racial inequity in the workplace. Titled “The Journey to Equity and Inclusion,” the study revealed that 49 percent of Black HR professionals said discrimination based on race or ethnicity exists in their workplaces in contrast to […]
With every interaction and transaction, a business gives its customers a good, neutral or bad feeling. The last two have no place in a thriving company. The first is the key to happiness and success. You probably recall some experiences as a consumer that left you with a good, if not a great, feeling. The […]
Working from home has become the “new normal” and likely could remain that way for many more months. But if working remotely presents challenges requiring new or revised skills, what better time to provide staff with training and opportunities to build those skills? Remote work has probably emphasized areas where employees might benefit from new […]
Are you experiencing a temporary slump in cash flow because your business closed or was significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic? If you own the real estate in which you operate your business, then a sale-leaseback could offer a cash infusion. There’s still lots of private money out there searching for good commercial real estate […]
I recently faced some tough questions from a friend who’s also a local business owner. After the conversation, I took some time to reflect on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected me personally, my business and the fitness industry as a whole. Personally, I learned there’s no handbook on how to handle life so different […]
Staying healthy is more important than ever, and maintaining a strong immune system offers the best way to ward off colds and flus. You’re unique, and so are the needs of your body. In all the world, there’s only one you. Your supplement regimen should be just as unique. Unlike 40 years ago, when I […]
Can you identify the connections that led to your biggest sales, clients or referral sources? If so, great. If not, consider tracing your path. How does this tracing process work? If you recall a column I wrote in July, I discussed the 80/20 approach and applying that to your business model. Tracing your path takes […]
Pandemic. Coronavirus. Face covering. You’ve probably heard more about these terms in the past six months than ever before. You might be growing tired of them. But the virus that causes COVID-19 isn’t gone from the United States, Colorado or Mesa County. Let’s add two more things to the list of terms we’re using these […]