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Taxed by Confusion
CPAs and financial advisers have these three words of wisdom for taxpayers this year: Duck and cover. By David Lewis

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Four secrets to finding companies flying under the radar
Most large corporations are far less eager to hire workers over the age of 40 than smaller corporations are. While age discrimination is illegal, it is also commonplace. By John Heckers

The Snow Show blows in from Vegas
More than 18,000 people from the world's snowsports industry descended on Denver for the SnowSports Industry America (SIA) Snow Show, the biggest convention in the business. By Eric Peterson

Nobody likes performance review surprises
Meaningful performance reviews are based on agreed-upon standards and expectations. That’s how the review becomes a valuable tool rather than a huge source of frustration. By Larry Valant

See Eric Peterson’s slideshow from the SIA Snow Show 2010.

Take the Groundhog Day challenge!
What does Groundhog Day mean to you? A. Nothing. B. Another silly holiday. C. Prediction of a short or long winter. D. A valuable lesson from a movie starring Bill Murray. By David Behr

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Top 25 salesperson Cindy Hughes
Cindy Hughes, outside account manager for the Colorado region at Systems Technology Associates Inc. in Centennial, talks about the sales secrets that helped make her one of ColoradoBiz’s Top 25 Salespeople.

Help for Haiti

The nonprofit humanitarian relief group Project C.U.R.E. is accepting donations of first aid and hygiene supplies to help Haiti in the aftermath of its devastating earthquake. Donations can be sent to or dropped off at Project C.U.R.E. distribution centers in four cities nationwide: Denver, Phoenix, Nashville and Houston. To assist with transportation costs for medical relief supplies, Project C.U.R.E. seeks the support of individuals, groups and organizations who are interested in contributing to relief efforts in Haiti. Donations can be made online here or by cash, check or credit card.

The Better Business Bureau serving Denver/Boulder advises that giving to charities to help Haiti through text messages can be safe and easy — but you should still use caution. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance has compiled a list of relief groups that meet BBB Standards for Charity Accountability.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH

Learn more about the 2010 Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference -- Managing Beyond the Recovery: New Realities, New Rules, New Values. And read the latest ACG news here and web exclusives here.

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