In recent years, the Opportunity Zone Program has gained traction among investors seeking to maximize their returns while positively impacting historically underserved communities. In Colorado, over $1 billion in new investments have flowed into the state over the past five years through Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ). These projects have helped fuel housing projects, clean energy […]
Employers wear a lot of hats. As a business owner, you want your company to have a great reputation and attract the best customers and talent. As a boss, you’d like to recognize and retain that talent you’ve attracted with your reputation. And like the rest of us, you’re a consumer and a vital, participating […]
It’s time to retire Two Truths and a Lie. Give your team shared experiences instead! Remote work has made it more important than ever to bring teams together in person when possible. When team members feel connected to their colleagues and company, they are more likely to feel satisfied with their work. In-person interactions also […]
This article is a summary of the upcoming Colorado Privacy Act and its potential impacts on Colorado businesses and business owners. When is the CPA effective? July 1, 2023. What businesses does the CPA apply to? The CPA applies to entities conducting business in Colorado or delivering products or services targeted to Colorado residents that […]
Prenuptial agreements can help you protect your assets in the event of a future divorce, but if you are one of the many Coloradans without a prenuptial agreement, there are still statutory protections for your separate property if you find yourself going through a divorce. In a nutshell, “separate property” is property that you had […]
Colorado has long been fertile ground for innovative and successful businesses in diverse industries like tech, hospitality and health care. The state is especially friendly to startups because of its talent pool and low incorporation fees. These small employers are inherently nimble, and they often see trends coming before the rest of us. We’d be […]
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 can be leveraged to help an […]
Business owners often face many competing demands of their time and energy: employees, clients, human resources and strategic growth, just to name a few. When that business owner is facing the possibility of a divorce, the stress can mount: How will divorce impact my business interest? Am I going to be forced to co-own my […]
How has a valuable network helped you pivot and flow in our fast-changing and increasingly complex environment? Have you been inspired by someone else’s story? How has your success in business and life been directly impacted by your engagement with an intentional group of peers and partners? Peers can give you insights, new ideas, different […]
In 1992, author Gary Chapman gave couples around the world a groundbreaking new way to communicate about and, hopefully, deepen their relationships. The 5 Love Languages is a best-seller, complete with an official online quiz that has kept this 90’s self-help classic on the “relevant” shelf over the decades. Chapman’s guidance transfers beyond romance to […]
When it comes to client gifting, nothing says “good enough” like the unremarkable snack basket with way too many pretzels, the travel coffee mug that is never as “spill-proof” as it claims, or the gift card to a certain, ubiquitous coffee chain. You want your best clients and partners to feel like they’re more than […]
Google can be a blessing and a curse. At 1:00 AM, when you have a screaming baby that won’t settle, Google is a blessing. However, Google can be quite the curse when you are searching for answers that impact far more than a good night of sleep. For example, “How should I draft a Parenting […]