Running a business can be scary. You put your heart and soul into your company and can’t imagine doing anything else. Then you realize that no matter how successful you are, you might be just a few bad decisions away from losing your dream and disappointing your team.

Luckily, it doesn’t have to be this way. As best-selling author Dave Ramsey teaches in EntreLeadership Master Series, fear paralyzed his decision-making ability until he came up with a system. In fact, one of the core values of his company today is that decisions are never made based on fear.

Dear Dave,

I borrowed some money from my parents in January, and it took a few months longer to pay them back than originally planned. Since then, I’ve noticed our relationship seems to be strained. They will sometimes make remarks about money when I’m around, and it’s obvious the things they say are aimed at me. I don’t want things to be like this between us during the holidays. I have taken steps to become more financially responsible, like watching my spending and living on a budget, so how can I address this issue with them?

Robbie

Dear Robbie,

Presently money for elections can come from other countries, states, counties, or districts other than from where the candidate will serve allowing outside sources, those of wealth—even billionaires—to buy influence.This often diminishes the power of the citizens themselves to choose their own representatives.  

Save the Date

Halloween can be a scary time for pets. The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) reminds pet owners that holiday festivities may be stressful for their furry family members and encourages extra attention when opening doors to costumed visitors and partygoers.

“Some pet owners love to dress up their animals during Halloween,” said Deann Shepherd, HSU representative. “We ask that they keep their pet’s comfort in mind and make sure the costume doesn’t restrict movement or cause undue stress.”

Thirteen states -- Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia -- have enacted laws to combat what is seen as price gouging in the wake of natural disasters. Price gouging is legally defined as charging 10 to 25 percent more for something than you charged for it during the month before an emergency. Sellers convicted of price gouging face prison terms and fines.

A team of researchers is testing a groundbreaking vaccine that could prevent cancer in dogs.

About 800 dog owners have volunteered their healthy canine companions for a clinical trial. The pets will receive either the vaccine or a placebo and will undergo regular checkups to monitor for tumors. Researchers have spent more than a decade developing the drug -- and hope that it could stave off every form of cancer.   

5 Tips for Camping in the Fall and Winter

Camping doesn’t have to be reserved for warmer months. There may even be an upside to taking a trip when the temperature dips, says Jason Stevenson, author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backpacking and Hiking.”

“Camping in cooler weather lets you experience the outdoors in a whole new way,” he says. “There are far fewer people, the bugs that bite are dormant and the fall foliage is spectacular.”

Here are five tips to help you get the most from your cool-weather camping trip.

West Haven Native Serves Aboard one of Navy’s Most Advanced Warships

by Ricky Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Senior Chief Gary Ward

NORFOLK, Va. – A 2013 Fremont High School graduate and West Haven, Utah, native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason.