The Business Times

1 week 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?

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Craig Hall

I just got done reading and watching a few stories on how our elected betters in Denver are attempting to “balance” the next year’s budget, and I’ll just have to admit I have no idea what the hell they are doing. Then again, it’s become apparent neither do the vast majority of “lawmakers.”Let’s just start at the glaring, main problem with the state’s budget. It’s the fact they need to CUT $1.2 BILLION to make up the gap between revenues and spending.

1 month ago | thebusinesstimes.com | Marcus Straub

In any organization, the attitude and behavior of team members significantly influence the work environment and overall productivity. A negative team member can have a detrimental impact, spreading discontent and lowering morale. Addressing negativity promptly and effectively is essential to prevent it from affecting your business. Here are some strategies to deal with negative team members and maintain a positive workplace. The first step in addressing negativity is recognizing it.