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Let’s make a deal – but not right now
A year to 18 months ago, mergers and acquisitions nationally and in Colorado were in what could be called M&A hell. Today, M&A has climbed all the way up to purgatory. By David Lewis

Read about the biggest M&A deals of 2009 here.

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New Year’s resolutions for the workplace warrior
This year-end article is dedicated to the warriors -- every one of us in today's workplace. Here are my New Year’s Resolution "Rules of Engagement.” By Esty Atlas

The happiness factor
Is our culture measuring success with the right yardstick? Why do studies show American's wealth has tripled since 1950, but happiness has not increased? By Lisa Jackson

International accounting standards: why they might not be for us
Given up for dead just eight months ago, adoption of international accounting standards still has a pulse. And that’s not just something for someone else to worry about. By Jim Brendel

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ATTENTION FAMILY BUSINESS OWNERS

Nominate your company for ColoradoBiz magazine’s annual ranking of the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies in Colorado that will run in the February issue. Companies must be based in Colorado and in the family for at least two generations or likely to be. Family members must be active in management of the company. Deadline for entry is Jan. 3, 2010. Go here to nominate your company online, or go here for a ballot you can fill out and mail in.

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