Recent Articles from April D. Jones
Why It’s Important to Invest in Yourself — and 4 Ways to Do So
As a business owner, you must be willing to invest in yourself. But beyond willingness, you need to take the time and be intentional about doing so. As an entrepreneur or leader, you likely wear many hats and have a never-ending to-do list. However, it’s essential that you don’t neglect your own personal and professional […]
Getting Divorced with No Equity in Your Home
Ideally, if you are getting divorced, you will have money in your bank accounts, reliable retirement savings, and some equity in your home. While you can’t keep everything under Colorado property division laws, the more you start with, the more you should end up with. Unfortunately, divorce isn’t usually an ideal situation, and many factors […]
Financial Impacts of Divorce Property Division: The Family Home
In every divorce, there are many aspects, financial and otherwise, that spouses must consider as they reach a divorce settlement. The family home is one of them. While some divorcing couples may have an easier time deciding who should keep the house, it’s not always as cut and dry as it may seem on the […]
Understanding Divorce Impacts on a Family Business
Divorce is often complicated, with many layers of emotions, concerns, and even relief. At its core, divorce deals with the legal and financial split of two individuals. As such, their assets, including any family businesses, must be dealt with before the divorce can be finalized. Unfortunately, having a family business can make a divorce even […]
Planning Split-Parenting Time Over Summer Break
While a few months of summer break can feel like an eternity for some parents, other parents may feel like it’s not enough. With activities, summer camps, visiting relatives, and summer vacations with kids, summer can quickly fly by — and particularly between two divorced parents. Both parents might feel like they aren’t getting their […]
Empowering Black Women in Leadership
It shouldn’t come as a shock that the underrepresentation of women of color on corporate boards is an issue across the United States. Even though it’s been over 50 years since Patricia Roberts Harris became the first Black woman on a Fortune 500 board at IBM, little progress has been made in this area. In […]
Black History is More Than a Month
We’ve just wrapped Black History Month 2022, but it shouldn’t stop there for you or your business. Black history is more than a month. Here are some ways to keep the momentum going through your business in the coming months, and years, for more impact: Diversity in Corporate Boards Allow Black leaders to shine through […]
How to build a dream team to scale your business
Your business is only as strong as the team operating it, and the only way your business can find the success that you hope is if you take the time to carefully select and nurture the people you bring on to help your business grow.
How to Hire with Diversity in Mind
The benefits of having a diverse workplace are undeniable. Unsure of how to update your hiring processes to be more inclusive and diverse? Here’s how: