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Three Best Practices for Accounts Payable Departments That Will Bolster Working Capital
When corporate finance professionals advocate for automating their Accounts Payable (AP) process, they often cite how automation brings down the cost of paying bills and reduces the number of paper checks that are written. But these conversations sometimes overlook another important way that the digitization of the AP function c[...]
Housing Affordability Crisis in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs and Grand Junction See No Signs of Improvement
The real estate market may have cooled by some measures, but the housing affordability crisis is still a serious problem in three major markets — Denver, Colorado Springs and Grand Junction – and isn’t showing any signs of improving. Common Sense Institute, a Denver-based research organization, released results of three st[...]
5 Mindful Marketing Tactics for Keeping Customers Connected During Temporary Business Closures
Running a local business is a rewarding experience, but it’s often filled with challenges. Among these will be the occasional need to temporarily close your business. In some cases, this will be something you can plan in advance, such as for renovations or technology updates. In others, this may be due to emergency situations.[...]
Floyd’s 99 Barbershop: From Sports Concessions to Clippers — the Story of the O’Brien Brothers’ Successful Pivot
When Paul, Rob and Bill O’Brien opened the first Floyd’s 99 Barbershop in Denver in 2001, none of the brothers had ever cut anyone’s hair, much less tried to do a shave with a straight razor. They were just looking for a new business plan that was not dependent on professional sports. The siblings owned […]
March Madness in the Mile High City
This year, six games in the men’s Division I NCAA basketball tournament will take place in front of sold-out crowds at Ball Arena in Denver, four on Friday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) with the two remaining games being played on Sunday, March 19. There are countless angles to the excitement and attention the games [&hellip[...]
Unlocking Business Success Through Travel: 5 Lessons Learned in Nepal
I am a firm believer that travel is one of the most impactful ways one can learn. It challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone and leaves you with a fresh perspective that remains long after your bags are unpacked. I recently concluded my term as President of the Superior Chamber of Commerce […]
How Civic Engagement Creates Quality Workforce and Informed Citizens in Colorado
A thriving economy depends on recruiting and retaining a quality, educated workforce. Recruiting and retaining a quality and educated workforce depends on building a community of informed and active citizens. So how do we build an informed and active society that can address these workforce challenges? Civic engagement. READ: Gu[...]
Exploring the Potential of AI Bots in HR — Tips for Leveraging Technology in Employee Communications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots have taken over the Internet. Beginning with the launch of ChatGPT from Microsoft, many professionals have explored the tool’s capabilities – which has HR leaders wondering about the applications of AI bots in their field. With AI bots capable of composing emails and even lengthy articles, H[...]
GenXYZ 2023 — Heather Broxterman
They’re uncommon achievers, whether as entrepreneurs, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, visionaries critical to their companies’ success or, in some cases, all of those roles. This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals figure to continue making a difference professionally and in their communities for years to come. Read on to learn abo[...]
Inside Colorado’s Post-Pandemic Golf Goldrush
At South Broadway Country Club, Kelly Huff is preparing to franchise his five-year-old business combining TrackMan bays, instruction and a cocktail bar. Joe Lynch and Winston Manley are so jazzed with the inaugural year of The Local Drive in RiNo, they’re set for expanding this year into Longmont and beyond. And still to open [...]
GenXYZ 2023 — Top 25
They’re uncommon achievers, whether as entrepreneurs, CEOs, nonprofit leaders, visionaries critical to their companies’ success or, in some cases, all of those roles. This year’s Top 25 Young Professionals figure to continue making a difference professionally and in their communities for years to come. Nominations for the [...]
From Clicks to Conversions — How to Craft an Effective Online Advertising Strategy
Online advertising has become a crucial part of digital marketing. According to a report by eMarketer, worldwide digital ad spending is projected to grow from $332.84 billion in 2021 to $517.51 billion in 2023. However, creating a successful advertising campaign is not as simple as creating an ad and selecting a platform. In thi[...]
