This summer, make time for fun and fitness

We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer also offers many opportunities for staying active. Remain aware, though, that changes in schedules can present challenges in keeping your fitness […]

Emerging trends affect retail retail estate

During the third week of May each year, 35,000 to 40,000 members of the International Council of Shopping Centers gather in Las Vegas to study the latest trends in retail real estate and then attempt to coerce retail developers and their brokers into landing specific retailers for their projects — and vice versa. It is […]

Do your customers believe you’re exceptional?

Exceptional companies stand out in a good way in the hearts and minds of their customers. Companies accomplish this feat by delivering high-quality customer service experiences on a consistent basis. Consumers not only have a variety of businesses from which to choose when they’re in the market for a certain product or service, but they’re […]

Thought for food: Hepatitis vaccines promote safety

Retail foot outlets in Mesa County strive every day to ensure the health and safety of the customers they serve. While consumers might take for granted the precautions and care that go into preparing and serving their favorite meals, businesses depend on their confidence and trust. One of the ways the retail food industry ensures […]

Mixed-use designs resurrecting “dying” malls

Many cities and towns face declining demand for retail space and the so-called “dying mall” dilemma. The closure of major retail stores has created ghost malls and empty shopping centers in areas that once thrived with activity. Fortunately, new mixed-use designs have repurposed and resurrected many of these centers. Malls and other large box centers […]

Planning best option to deal with incapacity of a business owner

Have you ever walked into another room only to wonder why you were there? How about misplacing your keys or forgetting a name? Most people have. Although it’s frustrating, it’s also normal. But what if a person experiences such issues with short term memory as repeating stories or forgetting recent events? Maybe there’s difficulty performing […]

In real estate investing, the trend is your friend

We’ve all heard “the trend is your friend” when investing in stocks and bonds. The adage also applies to investing in real estate. Consider current and future trends to sustain and grow your investments. A good place to begin when considering a trend analysis is to determine what demographics are important for your expected holding […]

Establish your culture as a guiding force

I recently listened to an Adam Grant podcast about an entire organization with no bosses. That’s right: no bosses. It took me a while to wrap my brain around the concept and stop mentally guffawing at the idea of how this business can run — successfully — without a boss. But that’s exactly what Morning […]

How’s your balance between life and business?

As a business owner, you’re the foundation of your enterprise. The more energized, inspired and invigorated you are, the stronger your operations. A tremendous amount of time,  effort, attention and energy goes into running a business. With all there is to do, it’s easy for those who own a company to sacrifice many aspects, if […]