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Steps entrepreneurs should take when navigating the lending process
Over the years, one of the most asked questions I get from entrepreneurs is what grants are available for new businesses and how do I get a business loan. Securing business capital can be frustrating and defeating for many individuals that have had the dream of turning their unique idea into a new small business. Grants are mostly n[...]
Best of Colorado 2024: Personal Fulfillment
Many of this year’s Best of Colorado winners embody the art of specialization. They don’t pretend to be something they are not, rather they concentrate on one element and aim to perfect it. That in turn has clearly helped them make a name for themselves. Our readers (Best of Colorado customers) not only remember them but make a co[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch: Ned
After his mother’s cancer diagnosis in 2014, Ret Taylor wanted to learn all he could about natural remedies and holistic healing. Meanwhile, Adriaan Zimmerman was working 70-hour weeks and realized his life was out of balance. Through their experiences, the men built the foundations required to establish the values and principles beh[...]
Renting vs. buying: Right move depends on your circumstances
Knowing when and how to buy a home in the current market can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Between a new report that found renting is cheaper than buying a home in the fifty largest metros and the long-held belief that building equity through homeownership is important for accumulating wealth, both renting a home and buyi[...]
Addressing Labor Challenges with AI and Automation — Where is the Line?
Colorado business leaders still face persistent labor challenges in 2024. Compared to other states, Colorado’s workforce trends younger and more educated than most, but we also have a gap between the availability of and demand for skilled workers. Automation is an attractive option for many employers to bridge that gap. READ: Ma[...]
3 Strategies for Colorado Business Owners to Retain Talent Cost-Effectively
Colorado’s small business landscape is competitive. According to the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, there are over 691,000 businesses in the state. While factors like marketing, quality products and services, and transparency are all crucial to success, the bottom line is that your business will only be as great as the people working[...]
Navigating the ‘Big Stay’: How Businesses Can Attract and Retain Top Talent Amidst Evolving Job Market Dynamics
The Great Resignation, once a hot topic and large concern for employers across the nation, has since evolved into a new era of the 'Big Stay.' After the pandemic, employers became increasingly concerned about employee retention and its effect on their overall organization. The Great Resignation encouraged dissatisfied employees to s[...]
Addressing Generational Differences in the Workplace: The Power of Flexibility in Modern Business Culture
Your company name is just a label. Unless it’s backed by a widely recognized reputation, jobseekers won’t care what it is. What people do care about is that you listen to them and understand that the key to their overall wellbeing is, in many cases, flexibility. They want to work for an employer who lets them choose what works best[...]
5 Proven Strategies for Supporting Employee Mental Health in the Workplace
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and employee well-being is a hot topic right now, especially in a post-pandemic environment where many employees are feeling burned out, stressed and lonely, which is impacting their mental health. More than half of American workers say they experienced burnout in 2023, and three-quarters of r[...]
Striking Tech Gold in The Rockies: Fueling Innovation and Talent in Denver and Beyond
Every 72 hours a new tech company stakes its claim and opens its doors in Colorado. This impressive statistic signifies more than a booming economy, it demonstrates that Colorado must be offering something more than a thriving job market. What is the allure of the Centennial State to tech giants and ambitious startups? Over the la[...]
Redefining Nighttime Routines: A Key to Enhanced Productivity and Creativity
In the bustling corridors of Colorado's business world, where the line between work and life blurs, the pursuit of work-life balance often feels like a distant dream. Yet, amidst the strategies and innovations driving our businesses forward, a trend is emerging — one that underscores the importance of a holistic approach to work-life[...]
The 5 Biggest Challenges Entrepreneurs Face, and How to Solve Them
Entrepreneurs start a business for various reasons: to attain more freedom, to have more control of their life or income, to build something great, or to make a difference — or for all these reasons. As entrepreneurs build their leadership team, the new leaders typically want the same things. But what frustrations do entrepreneurs en[...]
The Remote Work Burnout is Real: Here’s What You Need to Know
In the wake of the pandemic, remote work swiftly became the norm for countless businesses worldwide. Over a third of employees now work, at least partially, remotely. The shift is heralded for its safety, convenience and liberation from the dread of an employee's daily commute. However, it also bears a downside that looms large: burn[...]
How Millennials can Maximize Their HSA Benefits in 2024
Historically, those approaching or entering retirement have significantly underestimated their cost of living, particularly when it comes to healthcare. This trend is beginning to change, however, with younger generations getting ahead of future expenses by exploring a wider range of retirement avenues, including health savings accou[...]
Transform Your Mental Health in the Workplace: Strategies for a Healthier, Happier Experience
It's easy to let our well-being take a back seat as the demands of the modern workplace often leave us little room to focus on our health. Long hours, looming deadlines, and the constant pressures of work can take a toll on our physical and mental health. But it doesn't have to be this way. Prioritizing your health should be at the t[...]
From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: How Denver is Turning Vacant Office Towers into Residential Properties Post-Pandemic
All across the country, office tower values have been doing their best Humpty Dumpty impression in 2023. In Denver, the valuation of Wells Fargo Center (aka the “cash register building”) dropped from $475 million in 2019 to $287 million in 2023. The bust is largely due to an office vacancy rate that has remained stubbornly high a[...]
Balancing Business Ownership: Is Work-Life Balance Possible for Entrepreneurs?
The concept of “work-life balance,” is a frequent talking point in modern culture. Job seekers actively look for employment opportunities at businesses with a positive company culture. They want the opportunity to work hard, but also to enjoy their personal lives. While that may be possible for the average person, it becomes much har[...]
Transform Your Workspace: Feng Shui Strategies to Increase Productivity in Your Home Office
Many of us love the idea of working from home. No more lengthy commutes or the rigidity of a 9-5 office routine can seem like a breath of fresh air. However, those new to the remote-working lifestyle sometimes discover that maintaining productivity outside a traditional office setting has its own set of challenges. While it can be h[...]
How the ‘Coffee Badging’ Trend Is Brewing Trouble for Hybrid Work Models
“Coffee badging” is the latest work trend attracting attention. The practice describes workers who go into the office long enough to drink a coffee so they can technically comply with their employer’s requirement to spend a certain number of days in the office. However, once they finish socializing with coworkers, employees leave the[...]
Is the She-Cession Over? Not for Many Women in the Workplace
For many working mothers, the pandemic delivered a disproportionate kick in the teeth. Because the most affected industries tended to be those dominated by women, they lost their jobs at record levels in 2020. Despite being only 47 percent of the workforce at the beginning of 2020, women accounted for 54.5 percent of all jobs lost. W[...]
