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Essential Tips for Starting a Business: How to Ensure Longevity and Sustained Growth
Launching a business is an exciting step for many entrepreneurs. It’s the result of years of planning and, if you play your cards right, can put you on the path towards financial freedom and generational wealth. However, data collected by the Colorado Secretary of State shows that 175,650 new businesses started in the state [...]
Grand Junction’s Diverse Culinary Tapestry: Immigrant-Owned Markets and Ethnic Eateries Transforming Colorado’s Food Scene
When third-generation Japanese-American Carol Leinberger began teaching Japanese and Chinese food cooking classes in 1976, she opened a small grocery store in Grand Junction so her students could access the ingredients she used. Back then you couldn’t find water chestnuts or fresh bean sprouts locally, she recalls. Interest [...]
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Health Insurance Hassles During Annual Enrollment: How Does Divorce Impact Health Insurance?
Almost everyone you know has a story about dealing with health insurance companies, whether it be issues about premiums, dates of coverage or prior authorizations. Figuring out which health insurance plan to pick can be a headache, but what happens when you add in the complexity of going through a divorce or supporting employees[...]
Employers, You’re missing the Largest Untapped Talent Pool — but it’s Not Your Fault
There is the elephant in the room, and it’s a big one. The workforce is aging: Only 62% of the population is working, and while employers have looked everywhere for employees, they have missed the largest untapped pool of talent — the disability community. But right now, transition services for the disability community aren�[...]
B2B Social Media Marketing: A Strategic Approach for Niche Industries
For many marketing folks, organic social posts are the bane of their job. Company leaders want to see activity, lots of it, and it better be good. But your customers don’t seem to care that much, and it’s hard to get follows and likes. The algorithm keeps changing, and those who do follow the brand […]
How AI-Powered Content Production Will Transform Digital Creation in 2024
AI is undoubtedly one of the most talked about topics of 2023 and, in particular, utilising AI for digital content production has seen a rise in popularity recently, with online searches for ‘AI generated video’ increasing by 1,257% year-on-year, and ‘AI video creation’ rising by 2,500% in the same time. It has never bee[...]
Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture Reports Record-Breaking $2.6 Billion in Economic Activity
Last week, the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) released its latest Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture, presented by U.S. Bank, at a Community Roll-Out event at Denver Art Museum. Civic and business leaders gathered for a presentation of data from this year’s report, a panel discussion of its result[...]
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[...]
How Aspen Groves Are Driving Economic Growth in Colorado’s Mountain Communities
Sharing a massive root system, the aspen grove atop Kebler Pass between Crested Butte and Somerset is one of the largest living things on Earth. When its leaves turn from green to gold and red, it’s also a tourism engine. Andrew Sandstron, marketing director for the Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism and Prosperity Partnership, sa[...]
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 [&he[...]
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, employee[...]
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 [&[...]
