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Oct 23, 2023

ERP Testing Best Practices: A Blueprint for Success

More and more companies across industries are adopting Enterprise resource planning (ERP). According to Statista, the ERP software market is expected to reach $49 billion by the end of 2023. But since ERP adoption is such a lengthy and complicated project, many companies can neglect to ensure their ERP solution’s accurate func[...]

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Oct 20, 2023

The Rise of Cybersecurity Attacks: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Your Business

The increasing frequency of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cybersecurity attacks is not a new phenomenon. But these attacks are becoming more dangerous, targeted and detrimental.  Comcast Business’s 2023 Cybersecurity Threat Report showed that out of 23.5 billion cybersecurity attacks detected last year, a staggering 21[...]

Oct 19, 2023

Unprecedented Impact of Soaring Interest Rates: What It Means for the Economy

You would have to be living on another planet not to feel the deleterious impact of higher interest rates. Just when we thought annus horribilis 2022 was finally in the rear-view mirror, the bond vigilantes have resurfaced to wreak havoc on both stock and bond markets simultaneously. Since the Federal Reserve has been steadfast [...]

Oct 18, 2023

Mastering Customer Retention Strategy: The Key to Sustainable Business Growth

According to a recent Statista report, in 2022, the most profitable industries in Colorado were finance, insurance and real estate. No matter the industry or location, repeat customers are the driving force behind all thriving businesses and organizations around the globe. The latest research backs this up, revealing around 73% [...]

Oct 18, 2023

Good Company: Mary Nguyen and the Olive & Finch Collective  

Discover the journey of Mary Nguyen, the Executive Chef and Owner of Olive & Finch, as she shares her path from finance to the culinary world. Get insights into her experiences, challenges, and the evolution of Denver’s dining scene in this exclusive interview. Hometown: Denver  What she’s reading: Mary’s reading [...]

Oct 18, 2023

Opening a Dispensary Business: Everything You Need to Know

Starting a dispensary business can be a lucrative venture, but it requires careful planning and execution. This article will outline the steps you need to take for opening a dispensary business. Understand the legal requirements for dispensary businesses Before diving into the world of dispensaries, it’s crucial to underst[...]

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Oct 17, 2023

Strategies For Planning A Marketing Budget In 2024

We’ve heard from clients that consumer spending seems to be down across the board. When economic fears strike, marketing budgets are often the first to go under the knife. It’s a tightrope walk for businesses — while trimming expenses is important, it’s equally important not to turn off the marketing tap. It&[...]

Oct 17, 2023

Adapting to the New Norm: Post-Pandemic Work Culture and the Future of Remote Work

New data published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City highlights the remaining gap in expectations between employees and employers on remote and hybrid work. In July 2022, employees reported they wanted to work from home about 42% of the time on average, twice as much as employers were offering at that point. Here [&hell[...]

Oct 17, 2023

Colorado’s Labor Market Paradox: Plentiful Jobs, Mismatched Talent

At a mere 2.8 percent as of June 2023, the unemployment rate in Colorado is notably lower than the national rate of 3.6 percent.  While the state rate remains close to an all-time low, it masks a paradox in the current labor market that started three years ago. Jobs are plentiful, so is talent, but […]

Oct 17, 2023

Ensuring Business Survival: The Vital Role of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Security is important no matter the situation or environment, so why would cybersecurity not be a vital aspect of running a small business? Regardless of the size, stage of growth, product or industry that a small business owner is in, cybersecurity needs to be one of the more important matters attended to. There are plenty [&he[...]

Oct 16, 2023

Cooking Up Success with ‘Sticky Fingers’: Erin Fletter’s Inspiring Journey as a Mompreneur

With three young kids at home, a traditional 9-to-5 wasn’t in the cards for Erin Fletter — and yet being a mom hadn’t smothered her desire to work. In 2011, at her kitchen table, Fletcher and her dad, Joe Hall, co-founded Sticky Fingers Cooking, a culinary school offering enrichment cooking classes for kids.   READ: Bala[...]

Oct 16, 2023

AI in the Workplace: A Roadmap For HR Professionals

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting new frontier that is becoming more readily accessible to the public. As governments grapple with the right approach to regulating AI, legal risks are already present, including potential perils for employers arising from concerns around bias and discrimination, as well as copyright inf[...]