Level Up Your Savings: Fun Challenges and Games to Achieve Financial Independence
In a time where many are feeling the impact of inflation and the rising cost for a variety of goods and services, some are also finding it difficult to make progress or even establish their savings goals. In fact, a recent survey found that 49% of adults in the U.S. have less or no savings […]
Grand Junction Economic Partnership Unveils Captivating Video Highlighting Opportunity Zones & Riverfront at Las Colonias
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has released its latest video highlighting the Grand Junction area produced in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT). The video, titled Opportunity Awaits in Grand Junction, highlights the region as a place for investment thro[...]
Identifying Emerging Real Estate Markets: Key Indicators for Lucrative Investments
As a real estate investor, it’s important to learn how to identify emerging real estate markets. There are several key indicators that show when an area might be a lucrative investment opportunity. While some cities will always be desirable to live in, a great investor can learn how to spot locations that others miss. Here [&h[...]
Secure Your Business in the Digital Age: Essential Data Protection Strategies
A robust approach to data protection is essential to running a successful business in the digital age. The rise of big data gives you a better understanding of consumer preferences and can help you identify trends and market pressures before your competitors. However, storing and managing data comes with a risk. You’re respo[...]
Seizing Opportunities: Exploring the Vibrant Market of Businesses for Sale
The global marketplace of existing businesses for sale offers vast opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs and investors. Whether you are someone looking to leave the nine-to-five grind or a strategic investor searching for the perfect investment, this market offers a diverse selection of businesses to choose from, spread across[...]
Future-Proofing your CPA Firm: 4 Tips for Anticipating Trends and Preparing for Change
Looking back at the past few years, it is bewildering to consider the concept of “future-proofing” a CPA firm. Yet, the unexpected impact of the pandemic has disrupted the field of CPA for years to come, making it challenging to predict what lies ahead. However, there are ways to anticipate the future and develop str[...]
Building a Strong ESOP Employee Culture: Five Lessons Learned for Success
You take better care of your own car than a rental car, don’t you? This question was posed to me at the beginning of our company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) journey and it was the lightbulb moment for me regarding the difference between working for an employee-owned company versus another type of business ownershi[...]
Banyan Residential Secures $73M Loan for First Multifamily Development in Colorado
Banyan Residential, an LA-based real estate investment firm, has closed a $73M loan to finance the construction of Banyan High Point, a 399-unit multifamily development in Aurora, Colorado. The project is being developed in collaboration with Bridge Investment Group. Construction is expected to begin in early June with estimated[...]
Heritage Fire Announces Chef and Resturant Lineup in Snowmass
America’s beloved live-fire, open-air culinary experience, Heritage Fire, returns on Saturday, July 29, with an impressive list of Colorado-based chefs and restaurants who will take guests on a delectable journey in one of the state’s most picturesque mountain towns: Snowmass Village, Colo. Attendees will enjoy a diverse [...]
Managing Summer PTO — 4 Easy Tips
For employees, summer is an opportunity to use their hard-earned paid time off (PTO). Employers can support employees in taking PTO, but they also need to keep in mind the impact on business. When too many team members are out at once, that can hinder collaboration and decrease productivity. Fortunately, with proper planning, ma[...]
Marketing with Accessible Content: Utilizing User Experience to Build an Effective Campaign
Every user experience (UX) designer worth their salt knows that accessibility is integral to any website build. Hosting accessible content on your website can help you stay out of legal trouble, significantly improve metrics like bounce rate, and expand your audience coverage. However, a recent assessment of global web design by[...]
How To Develop a B2B Social Media Marketing Strategy
There’s no denying how well social media facilitates conversations and connections between businesses and consumers. It does it so well that business-to-business (B2B) operations often question if they should have their own social media marketing strategy. The short answer is, they should. B2B customers partake in social med[...]