Trust Comes First: Why Growth Depends on Keeping Promises to Customers and Teams
Attention is harder to earn from both customers and employees Trust, not tactics, drives lasting growth and loyalty Transparency and follow-through build stronger brands and stronger teams The most successful organizations treat credibility as their competitive edge...
Confronting the New Property Tax Revolt
I don’t know many people who are enthusiastic about paying taxes. I’ve lived in both in California and New Jersey, so I am well acquainted with being overtaxed. For good reasons, there is a growing property tax revolt across the nation. Here in Wyoming, significant...
AI Isn’t Just a Tool, It’s a Teammate
Here’s how to bring it into your workflow without losing what makes your team human. AI has moved from support role to team member — and that changes how we lead The smartest leaders let AI handle tasks but keep people in charge of decisions and culture Bring your...
Your Business Can’t Outgrow You: The Hardest Truth in Entrepreneurship
The ceiling on your company’s growth is often the founder’s own capacity to lead The habits that built early success can later hold a business back Growth requires personal transformation and outside support, not just better strategy Every entrepreneur needs a plan...
Spotlight on Wyoming Waste Systems – Keeping Wyoming Clean, One Pickup at a Time
573 words ~ 3 min read In Wyoming, where community and country meet, reliable service isn’t just appreciated — it’s essential. For more than two decades, Wyoming Waste Systems, based in Riverton, WY, has been providing dependable trash services across Fremont County...
April Bernal Named SageWest August Employee of the Month
SageWest is proud to recognize April Bernal, Registered Nurse, as our August Employee of the Month. April’s compassion and dedication make a real difference every day. As a registered nurse at SageWest, she is caring, dependable, and brings warmth to everyone she...
Smarter, Faster, Wiser: How AI Can Help You Make Better Decisions Without Losing Your Judgment
AI helps leaders turn information overload into clarity and speed The best results happen when you use AI to augment human judgment, not replace it Combining machine intelligence with human intuition leads to sharper, faster decisions The goal is not to hand over...
SBDC Biz Tip: Naming and Branding Your Company: Using Searches to Avoid Hassle and Future Rebrands
by Monica Jo Patten| Aug 26, 2025 | Biz Tips, News Naming and creating brand assets for your company can be fun brainstorming activities. However, many founders learn about marketing as they develop their business. They may not realize that doing some pre-work before...
Spotlight on Brodie Law, LLC – Serving Fremont County with Roots and Purpose
556 words ~ 3 min read When people talk about community, they often mean more than just where they live—they’re speaking about connection, heritage, and a sense of responsibility to one another. For Amanda Brodie of Brodie Law, LLC in Lander, Wyoming, those...
The Curiosity Code: Why Asking Better Questions Beats Having All the Answers
Leaders often feel pressure to have answers, but the best ones know how to ask better questions Curiosity builds stronger teams, fuels innovation, and keeps organizations adaptable The smartest leaders reward inquiry, not just results Create “question habits” in...