The British Broadcasting Corp. produced a documentary series titled “Planet Earth” that in part detailed the changes that have occurred on the planet. In one episode, the narrator began with the mantle shifts dividing land masses into separate continents. Next came the asteroid strike that wiped out prehistoric animals. The narrator mentioned the Medieval Warm […]
I’m not at all ashamed to admit it. I’m something of a geek when it comes to economics and economic indicators. That’s a good thing for the editor of a business journal who spends a good portion of his time reporting on those topics. Imagine, then, my delight, at being invited to participate in virtual […]
And quite frankly, MarillacHealth, you should demand it be put into your memorandum of understanding with Mesa County School District 51. I could end this column with that sentence. But that’s not how things work with government nowadays. And before you say, “Craig, this has nothing to do with government,” kindly note the two entities […]
It’s time to once again reveal some of my dark secrets for writing newspaper columns. To pull back the curtain. Air the dirty laundry. And, my favorite, show how the sausage is made. Today’s lesson: How to make fun of things that really deserve to be made fun of because … well, because they’re easy […]
Because no matter how hard humans try, wish or demand, natural law always wins. Thank God it does. I mean, where would our lives be without the law of gravity, the law of relativity, the law of attraction and the rest of the laws governing the universe? In total disorder, that’s where. Or, in relation […]
At best, Congress and the White House have dithered over pro-growth policies. At worst, and far closer to the truth, Washington has pushed an anti-growth agenda including higher taxes and more regulation, protectionism and government spending. There are examples of elected officials making positive contributions, however. Where? In certain states. Consider some key tax changes […]
At a time when rising food prices cause financial hardship and insecurity for many Americans, burning alcohol made from corn in gasoline engines seems absurd. In its infinite wisdom, Congress enacted a law in 2005 requiring oil companies to blend renewable fuels produced by converting biological material into ethanol, biodiesel or other liquid fuels with […]
Imagine if small business owners were like teachers who could assign grades. Now imagine if business owners could assign grades to the federal government. What do you suppose those grades might be? As it turns out, no imagination is required. The Goldman Sachs investment banking company recently surveyed a total of more than 1,800 small […]
If the train version worked for Ol’ Benito, someone running for president of the United States might give it a go as a slogan. Even Mayor Pete might try it because in his alternative universe, there’s no irony or shame. Even though the only way he got his bike to run on time was to […]
Making predictions is never easy, especially for small business owners and managers. Unlike their larger counterparts, small firms don’t always have the resources necessary to monitor and adapt to new consumer trends or economic changes. Even entrepreneurs who’ve experienced numerous business cycles face new circumstances that confound their instincts and knowledge. It’s important at the […]