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...
Legacy and Longevity: A Playbook for Owner-Operators Who Think Long-Term
Smart business owners know: legacy starts long before exit Growth rooted in values builds staying power Your wisdom is an asset—document it and pass it on Deep community ties are part of your long-term equity Succession is strategy, not retirement 616 words ~ 3 min...
Friday Named SageWest March Employee of the Month
Fremont County, Wyo. (April 17, 2025) – SageWest is proud to recognize Ambria Friday, Imaging Administrative Assistant, as the March Employee of the Month. Ambria has excelled in streamlining processes, solving problems, and coordinating with other...
Two testimonies urge U.S. House Committees to repeal BOI reporting
What it means: Small business owners continue to urge Congress to repeal the beneficial ownership reporting requirement. The recent relief provided by the administration can be undone unless the Corporate Transparency Act is repealed by Congress. Our take: “Absent...
SBDC Biz Tip: Cash Reserves: How Much is Enough?
by Steen Stovall | Mar 3, 2025 | Biz Tips Determining the right amount of cash to keep in your business account is crucial. Many business owners take one of these approaches: • Keeping an arbitrary amount that “feels” right• Ignoring it until payroll or expenses are...