Business Columns

Preparing for opportunities

BY RANDY NELSON, SBDC CORNER

As the new decade unfolds, there are always people who not only bring up the past but are still living in the past. At the end of 2009 people hear or relate stories about how greed ruined the economy, their credit score and the valuation of all... Full story

Precautions can be made against identity theft

BY CHARLES BALCH, PERSONAL COMPUTER

Identity theft is a fraud that occurs when someone represents themselves with an identity that is not their own to get a benefit. Damages occur to the person whose identity is used when they are held responsible for the actions of the person who... Full story

Crop of the week: Mesquite trees

BY KURT NOLTE, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

• Yuma is not necessarily known as a region for the propagation of ornamental and other landscape trees, yet some niche production does occur in this area. Case in point is the mesquite tree, destined for Colorado River reclamation and other... Full story

Agriculture Glance

World Ag Expo 2010 The 43rd annual World Ag Expo 2010: Powering Global Agriculture, runs Feb. 9-11 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif. The event will include 1,600 exhibitors displaying the latest in farm technology and equipment,... Full story

Know what to look for on a credit report

BY KIM McGRIGG, SPECIAL TO THE YUMA SUN

One of the most personally identifying documents and often the most overlooked is a credit report. A credit report is a factual record of a borrower’s payment history and is used by lenders to determine creditworthiness. There are three main... Full story

Making it on Main Street

BY CESAR NEYOY, BAJO EL SOL

SOMERTON - Susana and Federico Zamora got offline and out of the big city. Now they've found their niche on Main Street in Somerton, where they've opened a shop for the name-brand clothing they sell. Almost four months into their new venture,... Full story

Contractor pays it forward

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

Rick Loebig kind of looks the part of Santa Claus with his long white beard. He certainly has the heart for the position. A contractor, he came to the rescue when 86-year-old Albert Ramirez faced being homeless after the city declared his "rock... Full story

BBB: Gift-giving ideas to avoid return, exchange hassles

BY MATTHEW FEHLING, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Returns and exchanges have become as common during the holiday season as Santa and his sleigh.Contrary to popular belief, the experience does not have to be a hassle if you and your gift giver are prepared before going back to the store.Most... Full story

3 big DIY investor mistakes

BY TOM RUSH, INDEPENDENT INVESTOR

It's quite common to come across people who think they know how to manage their investments. And, the fact is, some people do a very good job of it.But experience shows that competent do-it-yourself investors are in a minority compared to the masses... Full story

Crop of the Week: Green Beans

By KURT NOLTE, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

• Although acreage devoted to green bean production is limited in the Yuma area, the crop thrives on the sandy clay soils commonly found in the desert Southwest. • Green beans originated in Peru and spread to South and Central America by... Full story

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