And no, I don’t mean fake it. BLUF — sometimes called headlining — is an acronym for bottom line upfront. In other words, put the most important part of your message out there from the outset. Too often marketing and sales pitches take the form of a long-winded explanation of where, why, when, who and […]
You’ve seen it at parks and gymnastics meets. You’ve been dazzled by it at the circus. But if you’ve ever tried walking along a slack line, balance beam or tight rope, you know it takes concentration, control and lots of practice to remain steady and not fall. For many of us, finding balance feels precarious […]
There are two ways to view marketplace competition. You can focus on others and take yourself and your company away from the success you desire. Or, you can devote your attention to your own company and your path to becoming even better. The second way is the more self-disciplined approach that will enable you to […]
As human resource professionals, our jobs revolve around the people in our organizations. During this time of pandemic precautions and a return to work, we must re-evaluate how we engage with our teams, employees and even job applicants. What’s more, organizations must formulate plans for employees to return to work and what that looks like. […]
Ever find yourself bloated after eating? Does your stomach stick out and you can’t breathe? Do you look like you’re eight months pregnant even after a small meal? What’s up with that? Between 10 percent and 25 percent of healthy people experience bloating, research shows. It’s particularly common in people with irritable bowel syndrome and […]
It’s been more than a month since we were ordered to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Since then, we’ve quickly adapted to new ways of living, working and communicating. Walks around the neighborhood, online shopping and video calls are now our new normal. But what will life — and business […]
Have the effects of the coronavirus outbreak got you thinking about ditching your 40-hour-a-week traditional job and going out on your own? Perhaps you’ve been thinking about flying solo for some time, but events of the past few months provided the nudge you needed to take off. Or maybe you lost your job and need […]
When your customers like — or better yet, love — your business, they’ll not only give you their patronage, but also share their glowing recommendations with others. Business owners who want to create enterprises that survive the challenging times we’re in right now and thrive in the easy times should consistently endeavor to create raving […]
The State of Colorado has approved a request from Mesa County for a variance from the orders that limited the partial reopening of businesses by sector. We requested the variance because we believe our community is at a place to begin a broader reopening based on guidelines from the World Health Organization on responding to […]
As a human resource management professional, I receive calls and emails every day from colleagues around the country. The coronavirus outbreak has forced businesses to juggle everything from orders to close, to caring for employees at risk of becoming sick to maintaining relationships with customers to avoiding bankruptcy. I’ve compiled a few frequently asked questions […]