It’s estimated that on a typical day, 44 percent of adults in the United States eat at a restaurant. The National Restaurant Association projected overall sales hit a record $863 billion in 2019. Clearly, most of us love going out to eat. Yet, few of us understand the inner workings of food safety. Foodborne illness […]
A new year is nearly upon us. While it’s natural to wonder about what that new year will bring, there seem to be more questions than answers. Who would have thought 20 years ago the Grand Valley would have four strong hospitals all managing, for the most part, to stay out of each other’s way? […]
We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of making resolutions. It seems Jan. 1 of EVERY year has become that day when we compile our lists and proclaim this will be the year we change our lives for the better. Losing weight, breaking bad habits and saving money usually top the lists. Will […]
You can learn a lot by watching videos of adorably tuxedoed penguins — and not just about how to dress for your next formal holiday party. If you watch closely, you’ll see their straight-backed, wide, flat-footed walking pattern offers a good model for how to move gracefully on snow and ice and in turn help […]
There’s a commonly held belief in business that success is the result of selling as many products or services as possible to as many consumers as possible at the highest prices possible while paying the lowest possible wages to make as much money as possible. This is a limited perspective of success, though, that when […]
With the latest monthly unemployment rate at just 2.8 percent in Mesa County, it’s assumed that nearly everyone who wants a job has a job. So what are you supposed to do if you need to hire more workers? There are many things to consider and resources out there to help. Even with a low […]
If you’re having problems losing excess pounds or maintaining your ideal weight, expect an uphill battle at the end of the year. The holiday season brings a variety of social gatherings, from office parties to family get-togethers. These events are often celebrated with lots of food accompanied by sugary or alcoholic drinks that are difficult […]
Most business owners come to a point in their careers where they start thinking about exit planning. Planning could include everything from passing along the business to family, an employee buyout or merger or acquisition. In the event of a sale, there are some things an owner should know going into the process. Selling a […]
Most businesses in Colorado — even those with just one employee — need to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Let’s start with the exceptions, then go into the details for the rest. Who can be exempted from workers’ comp insurance? Sole proprietors and most business partners; subcontractors, provided you have proof they carry any required workers’ […]
Are you looking for a way to hire correctly the first time, reduce turnover and increase retention? Do you want to improve the engagement and productivity of your team? Would discovering the specific areas for training and professional development that would deliver the greatest return on your investment appeal to you? Do you wish you […]