Resolutions small business owners should keep all year long

While we all start the new year hoping to better ourselves, business owners have another improvement goal to think about: strengthening their business. But while personal promises to go to the gym more or read 50 books often fall by the wayside, business owners have to keep up their efforts to keep their ventures thriving in a strained economy.

Professionals find passion, paychecks in sports business industry

Decades ago, the sports industry was a combination of talented athletes and mom and pop business owners. But now, in an economic time when many industries are hurting, sports business is one that is thriving and growing.

Back to Basics: Overage

Last week, I answered some frequently asked questions about multiple coupons. In this week’s column, another beginner has a question about coupon overage – when the value of a coupon exceeds the cost of the item you’re trying to purchase.

A ‘Super’ Start

What can kick the doldrums out of this housing market?

Premium Payback

>QUESTION:

What would happen to the initial FHA lump-sum mortgage insurance premium I paid at closing if I refinance my FHA mortgage to a conventional loan? Will I get back the money I paid up front?

Happy and They Know It

Over the past few years, there has been plenty to be unhappy about in regards to the housing market. But those who own their home are feeling pretty good.

Guitarist brings Spanish fusion to Lake Las Vegas, southwest Las Vegas

Ricardo Griego’s style on the Spanish guitar isn’t strictly Latin, nor is it pop. The sounds he plays on the acoustic flamenco guitar are a fusion of the two. “It basically is the Spanish sound infused with different styles,” Griego said. “It is embedded with different rhythmic elements from around the world.”

Library fee increases face communitywide opposition

One woman is taking on the task of organizing a petition to lower library usage fee rates for her favorite community theater.

Love may sneak upon us, but it must be nurtured to grow

I agree that knowing the non-negotiables, and really understanding what that means, can help a person understand their position in a relationship (whether for good or bad). I will disagree with one thing you said. You poetically stated that “We don’t get to decide when we fall in love. Or with whom.” While I understand the sentiment, it suggests an inability of the person to have responsibility over a significant portion of their lives.

Sunset Station co-workers balance their work relationship and marriage

For Javier and Grace Aguirre, it was love at first sight. Grace had started working at Sunset Station just six months after Javier when their paths began to cross in the hallways. Random encounters at work turned to conversations that soon lead to dating.

Dining pick of the week: Mo’s Pizzeria

All of us have a story about finding a great little place in an unusual location. Add Mo’s Pizzeria to that list.

Neighborhood News

RUMMAGE SALE PLANNED
BY LOS PRADOS WOMEN’S CLUB

Things to do in Centennial

Events in Centennial this week include the Give Your Ex the Boot! party, an open gate day at J.R. Pony Parties and live music offerings at Cheyenne Saloon and Choices Pub, Grill & Showroom.

Old course gets new life — and a new name

Do courses have their own muscle memory, or can an old dog learn new tricks at the beefed-up and beautified Stallion Mountain Golf Club?

Mulch of any type important to all plants

Question: I heard it is best to move rock away from my shrubs and replace it with mulch. What is your recommendation?

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