LoopNet reported that for the state of Arizona, commercial office space remained on the market for an average of 190 days in the third quarter of 2012, compared to 140 days in the third quarter of 2013. This average jumped to 230 days in the third quarter of 2014. Many analysts believe that long … [Read more...] about Commercial Real Estate Trends in Arizona
Affordable Care Act: An Update from a Local Perspective
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), what does this mean for you and your business? Arizona is one of 37 states that chose not to operate its own insurance marketplace. The recent ruling would have had dramatic consequences, had the court ruled … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act: An Update from a Local Perspective
Do you have Staph?
Recently, there has been a lot of national attention centered on outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin resistant staph aureus) and staphylococcal infections involving football players, schools and the general public. For dermatologists, at least one patient in our clinic per day has had some issue with … [Read more...] about Do you have Staph?
AWD Turns 40
Some things are built to last. Law firms are not frequently among them. Why not? Just consider the last situation when you spent time with your lawyer. You were probably in the midst of a transaction or dispute that you couldn’t handle on your own, and the outcome of which could make a big … [Read more...] about AWD Turns 40
Occupational Therapy: What’s in a name?
You may think “occupational therapy” is related to your job or career. After all, we think of “work” when we hear the word “occupation.” However, occupational therapy far exceeds the realm of your job; it is about learning “skills for the job of living.” Think of your life as your … [Read more...] about Occupational Therapy: What’s in a name?
Navajo Head Start Begins Education Partnership
Navajo Head Start employees now have a better opportunity to pursue and obtain their college degrees thanks to a partnership established between Navajo Head Start and Navajo Technical University. Navajo Head Start has signed a memorandum of understanding with Navajo Technical University (NTU) to … [Read more...] about Navajo Head Start Begins Education Partnership
Common Legal Tools For Collecting Money You Are Owed
You have sent numerous bills to your client, but have not received payment in return. You have sent letters threatening escalated action with no results. Your phone calls are being ignored. At this point, you can give up and write off the debt, hire a collection agency, hire an attorney or you may … [Read more...] about Common Legal Tools For Collecting Money You Are Owed
See Your Possibilities, Not Your Limitations
For almost two decades, my email signature has ended with "See your possibilities, not your limitations." I borrowed this sentence from a brief moment in a pretty bad movie. I remember nothing else about the film, only that line, but when the actor uttered the words, it was quite an epiphany for me; … [Read more...] about See Your Possibilities, Not Your Limitations
Uncovering Pain in Seniors with Dementia
Many studies indicate that although dementia patients experience severe or chronic pain, they regularly receive fewer analgesics than healthy senior adults. This can primarily be attributed to the fact that while a healthy senior can verbalize pain and discomfort, dementia patients, especially those … [Read more...] about Uncovering Pain in Seniors with Dementia
Uncomfortable? Good.
Growth only happens when you stretch. It's when you're uncomfortable, when you push yourself, when you struggle, that you break through to new capabilities. In startups and entrepreneurship, especially a first startup, it all feels like a stretch. Because it is. You never know what you can do until … [Read more...] about Uncomfortable? Good.