Berg Named SageWest April Employee of the Month
Fremont County, Wyo. (May 29, 2025) – SageWest is proud to announce our April Employee of the Month: Justin Berg, Pharmacist. With every patient interaction, Justin exemplifies dedication and compassion. He consistently goes above and beyond to expedite...
Protect the B-SALT Deduction to Keep America Competitive
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a historic win for American businesses. By slashing the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, introducing a 20% deduction for pass-through businesses, and modernizing outdated tax structures, the law sparked investment, raised...
Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail — and How to Avoid Them
Small businesses fail at an alarmingly high rate. Here’s how to mitigate the risks that all new ventures face. By adopting a "lean and mean" cash flow mindset, ensuring steady demand for your product, and tapping skilled leadership, you can ward off the three biggest...
Winning Back Lost Customers: Smart Strategies to Reignite Trust and Revenue
Reacquiring a customer is up to 5x cheaper than landing a new one Personalized communication and data-driven offers rebuild loyalty Solving past issues signals integrity and earns second chances Consistent follow-ups turn past silence into renewed revenue A structured...
Why Your Team Isn’t Getting It (Even When You Think You’re Crystal Clear)
Many leaders mistake communication for clarity—assuming once it’s said, it’s understood Misalignment often stems from inconsistent messaging, assumptions, and cultural "static" True clarity requires shared understanding, structured communication, and leadership...
19 Free Resources for Small Businesses to Leverage Year-Round
Many organizations provide support and online tools for small business owners and employees. Take advantage of these free resources during Small Business Month and throughout the year. Trying to keep costs down? There are plenty of free business resources online. —...
Four Key Reasons to Preserve the Deduction for State and Local Business Taxes
Limiting the deduction for state and local business taxes (B-SALT deduction) would significantly weaken the pro-growth reforms of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Policymakers must preserve this essential feature of our federal income tax system. In December 2017, Congress...
The Referral Revival: 5 Proven Ways to Get More Word-of-Mouth Without Ever Asking
Wow your customers. Exceptional service sparks natural buzz Seed the idea. Subtle cues make referrals more likely Give to get. Reciprocity drives more introductions Make sharing easy. Equip clients with shareable content Recognize your champions. Public thanks...
Three States, One Power Grid: Joining Together to Protect Western Power
Governor Gordon has joined forces with the governors of Utah and Idaho to create a united energy strategy. In the face of uncertainty, this new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is a clear signal: the Mountain West is done playing defense. We're leading. According to...
Still Standing: A Love Letter to Business Owners’ Unbreakable Spirit
Resilience isn’t flashy — it’s courageous Your quiet strength is changing the world Showing up every day is an act of leadership You are seen, you are valued, you are believed in 519 words ~ 2.5 min read Dear Business Owner, You might not hear it often enough — but...