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Like it or not Republicans, Tina Peters is right where she belongs

3 days ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

And, yes, I’m writing this column mostly for the benefit of the Mesa County Republican Party, its leadership and overzealous minions who up until today thought presidential pardons were a bad thing. Let’s begin by first stating presidential pardons are indeed bad things. Because they pardon criminals who’ve been convicted of crimes.
Parts is parts, and apparently a big part of parts problems nowadays

1 week ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

And yes, I can guess your approximate age if you get the first part of the headline. That said, it was a very effective ad campaign for Wendy’s back in the day, when chicken nuggets were becoming all the rage at fast-food franchises across the country. The meaning behind the ad, and the very negative, dramatic effect it had on one of Wendy’ s competitors, was simple: What goes into your nugget matters most. It’s the same with your motor vehicle, if you ask your local service department.
Delegation enhances business efficiency

1 week ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Marcus Straub

Business owners often aim to create greater freedom, wealth, happiness and control over their own destiny. They typically start companies to achieve professional, personal and financial independence, which allows them to travel, relax, contribute to society and enjoy their lives. However, many struggle to realize this vision, because they lack the mindset, skills, processes and people necessary for success.
Paying for humans? No possible way this turns out good because it never has.

2 weeks ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

Especially when you consider the idea is coming from government. And yes, to the partisan zealots in the Mesa County, Colorado and national Republican Party, even when it comes from your lord and savior, President Donald Trump. I expected the left to go nuts over the president’s idiotic idea of paying $5,000 to “humans who can get pregnant” for letting one of those little swimmers penetrate their precious eggs.
Effective Listening: Enhancing communication in all relationships

3 weeks ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Marcus Straub

Communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether in business, personal life or social interactions. At its core, effective communication starts with listening. Yet, listening is often one of the most neglected skills. Many people hear words, but they don’t truly absorb the meaning, intent and emotions behind them. Instead, they focus on preparing their own response rather than understanding the speaker’s message.
In case you thought elections cure tone deafness, I present the Grand Junction City Council

3 weeks ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

Oops, they did it again. That’s right, after being rejected outright in the latest, ill-timed, usually-low-voter-turnout-to-benefit-progressives, springtime elections, our city council once again generously served up another slice of cake while completely ignoring the voice of the people who screamed loudly on April 8, “We don’t want your ideas, follies or leadership anymore!”I’d say they have deaf ears, but that would imply they are at least attempting to listen to the people.
Change up your fitness routine

1 month ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Paula Reece

Variety is the spice of life. There is some truth to that statement. You get into your daily routines of schedules and can do many tasks without thinking too much about them. You may eat at the same time, go to work at the same time and take out the garbage on pick-up day. Routines can be a good thing in many situations. Think about your fitness routine. Are you doing the same exercise, going to the same class, walking on the same treadmill or lifting the same weight for every workout?
Elections have consequences, and we’re about to find out from Grand Junction City Council

1 month ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

Let me begin by saying I believe the voters of Grand Junction did the right thing in re-electing Cody Kennedy to the city council. I also believe they did the right thing in electing Laurel Cole, Robert Ballard and Ben VanDyke. Of the four, I only know Cody a little bit through email and phone conversations, and yes, from those communications I believe he’s a good man with a public servant’s heart.
Strengthen your team with praise and recognition

1 month ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Marcus Straub

Business leaders who aim to elevate their company to ever higher levels of success continually seek ways to refine their business model. Achieving this objective necessitates discerning awareness of what is effective and ineffective in the daily operations of the business. A common pitfall to avoid is focusing exclusively on the deficiencies within the current business model at the expense of acknowledging its strengths.
The moment you fear your rights will be taken, the Colorado thought police are seconds away to do it

1 month ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

Sure, it’s a poor paraphrasing of the adage saying when seconds count, the police are minutes away. And please note, this isn’t a column about the policing of our communities, although given the evil intent of the legislation I’m going to address, the police in your community are about to become willing or unwilling accomplices in what is sure to be a giant spread of violations of our inalienable rights.