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From Employee to Entrepreneur: Top Tips for Making a Successful Switch
In 2018, I was diagnosed with PTSD after working in a highly demanding corporate job setting for the majority of my career. It was then that I decided to leave corporate America and become an entrepreneur in the health and wellness space. Although this decision was crucial for my well-being in the long run, transitioning from the co[...]
Avoiding Founder Burnout: A Guide on Fighting Hustle Culture for Entrepreneurs
Starting a business is a huge commitment, and requires a lot of time, focus, and dedication to achieve success. If you have a dream or idea that you need to get into the hands and minds of your audience, you’re probably anxious to get your business off the ground as quickly as possible. That mindset, along with building up your clien[...]
Prepare for an Interview — 5 Easy Ways to Impress your Future Boss
It's a question that haunts us all: how should I prepare for an interview? Most recruiters believe the most important thing a candidate can do is get comfortable talking about themselves. What's your background? What strengths and weaknesses? What makes you unique? The more comfortable you speak about yourself and your experiences, t[...]
5 Ways Small Business Owners in Colorado Can Survive Inflation
More than 50% of American small business owners who responded to CNBC’s latest “Small Business Confidence” survey think the U.S. economy is in “poor” condition and say inflation is their top challenge. Time has proven that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans weren’t a cure-all for pandemic-related issues small business owners[...]
How To Balance Supporting Your Remote Workers and In-office Employees
Remote workers have been on the rise for years, but the COVID-19 pandemic caused this new model to skyrocket across the country. Now, as we enter a post-pandemic society, many employers have started to recognize the benefits of keeping some employees in a remote setting. However, there will always be some positions that require peop[...]
Telehealth to Play Key Role as Geriatric Population Soars
Whether you’re looking for services for yourself or for an elderly family member, navigating the programs available for seniors is as important as it is complex. More seniors who need care face an industry with fewer medical specialists trained to meet their needs. READ — Aging Smarter: Denver Doctor Gives Tips for Better Brain Healt[...]
What’s Driving Up the Cost of Cyber Insurance?
The first half of 2022 saw a 52% increase in detected cyber threats versus the same period a year ago, signaling that companies must invest in a robust toolset of cybersecurity protections. The average ransomware payment rose 72% over the last year, not including additional mitigation costs. READ — Prioritizing Cybersecurity When Bu[...]
Colorado Companies to Watch 2022: Communicators & Educators
Since 2009, the Colorado Companies to Watch program has sought to recognize second-stage enterprises from around the state. These companies often fly under the radar of awards programs of this type, yet they play an enormous role in fueling Colorado’s economy. From an economic-development perspective, the importance of recognizing[...]
Communication is the Key: High 5 Plumbing Explains the Unique Nature of Working with a Spouse
Starting an independent business can be a difficult venture. Along with having the money to fund the project, one must develop a business plan, create working systems, hire employees, convince customers to purchase the product or service, and a multitude of other important business management issues. It is a long and sometimes daunti[...]
CHOW, Wellness for Hospitality: Let’s Talk About It
I looked like a successful chef … well-traveled, featured on TV and in magazines, engaged in community events. Any observer might have seen me and thought that I was living the dream; but the truth was that my life was ruining my life. It’s not uncommon for folks who work in restaurants to forego their own health and wellness for th[...]
How to Engage and Win Today’s Top Candidates
Top Talent never has to worry about finding a job. Every employer wants the best. And today, even the majority of employed people are looking or are at least open to new opportunities for higher pay or better working conditions. The truth is that most candidates still consider, searching for a job, one of the most stressful experienc[...]
Secure the Foundation of the Family Business
Running a successful family business is rarely simple. Problems can arise that hamper business success and disrupt family relationships. Don't wait for problems to destroy your family business. Instead, be proactive and plan ahead, positioning your family business for long-lasting success. Here are 10 key factors to running a succe[...]
Give Moms and Employees the Gift Of Flexibility
If your response to a working mom’s request for time off isn’t — “Please take all the time you need to care for your family” — it’s time to add large doses of love and empathy to your workplace culture. Working moms are not happy. They are frustrated, stressed, and burned out. So much so that one out of three mothers are thinking ab[...]
Top Entrepreneur Finalist: Jenn Knight, CTO and Niji Sabharwal, CEO
The wife-and-husband duo of Knight and Sabharwal met working together at LinkedIn in the Bay Area. "We really liked working with each other and were hoping to find another opportunity to do that," says Sabharwal, 37. "I never would have thought it would be regulatory compliance software for the insurance industry." Knight, 36, concu[...]
5 Tips for Building a Strong Company Culture in a Hybrid Work Environment
As businesses continue to transition to hybrid working environments, maintaining a strong company culture amongst both remote and office-based employees will be a critical component in achieving long-term success. Throughout the pandemic, our company learned so much about what it means to be an engaged and efficient workforce. We st[...]
How to build a dream team to scale your business
When you are hoping to scale your business, you need to be sure that you have a strong team backing you up. 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[...]
ColoradoBiz Contributor Guidelines
Want to Write for ColoradoBiz? Wondering if you have what it takes to be a contributor with ColoradoBiz Magazine? We're always looking for established business bloggers, industry leaders, professionals and experts who are willing to share their insights and experience with our audience. Whether you want to contribute weekly, bi-m[...]
How much is enough when it comes to retirement savings?
No matter how much attorneys love their jobs and the clients they serve, most are looking forward to retirement one day. Their retirement dream may be as simple as sleeping late or riding a bike on a sunny afternoon, or something more adventurous such as traveling the country in an RV or as daring as skydiving at age 90. What’s ess[...]
Four common misconceptions about achieving homeownership
The American dream may look different for everyone, but ultimately it comes down to finding prosperity, and upward mobility for yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to building generational wealth, home ownership is one of the most viable paths, but for many, the notion of buying a home seems like an impossibility. We kno[...]
To buy or to upgrade?
A competitive housing market and aging homes mean many homeowners in Denver are tackling long-planned renovations. According to the National Association of Homebuilders, the median age of owner occupied homes is 39 years in Colorado–and some much older than that. Aging homes mean many homeowners either want to bring their homes up t[...]
