4 Characteristics businesses need to survive
How a combination of teamwork, flexibility, increased communication and strong leadership helped a Denver firm serve its clients and continue operating as normally as possible.
COVID-19
5 Communication tips for hotels and restaurants when reopening
This is a time of confusion for businesses and consumers alike. Stand apart from your competition by taking a position of control and leadership as it pertains to safely reopening, and clearly communicate it with your guests; they’ll be ready to come back before you know it.
Social distancing and loneliness: Reap the benefits of mindfulness
Although loneliness may be complex and challenging to address – especially in today’s unique and uncertain times – a mindfulness practice may bring comfort.
Building employees financial security in times of uncertainty
We’re all facing challenges during these uncertain and unprecedented days – but by educating your employees on ways to not only financially manage these current circumstances but also prepare for upcoming ones, you can make a positive difference.
How the world could better handle black swan events in the future
Success in the modern world requires a clear and rehearsed national and global plan of action. Unfortunately, despite warnings from people like President G.W. Bush in 2005, Bill Gates in 2015 and many health experts around the world, our response to this black swan has been to bury our collective head in the sand.
Albus Brooks and Alan Salazar to serve as co-chairs of Denver's Long Term Recovery Committee
The LTRC will be composed of executive city departments and agencies, as well as appropriate outside organizations, and will be responsible for overseeing and advising the mayor on coordinated strategies for whole community recovery actions related to COVID-19 within the City and County of Denver.
How coronavirus will impact future workplaces
Great office design has always been largely based on people – what inspires them and supports them to be at their best. That will not change in a post-COVID-19 world. But the things people need to feel safe and supported in their new reality will.
Navigating the new normal: A note to professional women
It’s hard not to have panicked feelings as a professional woman these days. Though we see signs of a phased return to ”normal,” the economy is still struggling, work from home remains the recommended course of action, and the return to our previous ways of living and working may be many months away
How coronavirus has altered the course of human history
This is a pandemic that will never end. It will leave deep scars on both the social and business fabric of society. For many industries, like those working in travel and vacation businesses, recovery will take years, maybe decades.
Accessing retirement accounts in a time of uncertainty
In the face of fear and uncertainty, crucial decisions must be made based on facts and changing rules. The CARES Act relaxes the rules to help Americans who qualify use retirement accounts through the pandemic.
How a Boulder nonprofit served throughout the pandemic
While some businesses were able to shift business models and have their employees work from home following the COVID-19 outbreak, nonprofit organizations, in particular, had to adapt quickly and creatively in order to continue serving the communities whose livelihood relies on their programs and services.
Best practices for Paycheck Protection Program documentation
Small businesses and other eligible organizations are starting to receive or have already received their Paycheck Protection Program funding and are likely turning their attention to the next phase—loan forgiveness.
Navigating the SBA's most recent PPP guidance
On May 13, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance addressing the good-faith certification made by PPP borrowers that “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant.”
West Slope Startup Week goes virtual with new format
Organizers will initially select sessions from a list of more than 100 ideas submitted by Coloradans earlier this year to fill eight tracks. In addition, they are opening the call for session submissions and ideas again to address the pandemic.
Is coronavirus actually aiding decision making?
Don’t let the pandemic go to waste. Capture the positive elements of decision-making that are delineated below and make them part of your operating system for good.
Ask a Realtor: Is now a good time to purchase a resort-area property?
As coronavirus brings uncertainty to Colorado’s real estate market, two Vail Valley realtors look at the resort market’s moderate price range properties and their luxury/resort market real estate. Is this a good time to be a buyer or a seller? Read on to find out.
Local tattoo artist drums up new business amid COVID-19 closures
When Gov. Polis issued the order closing all personal service businesses on March 19, Nate Stephens and the other seven artists at Marion Street were left without their main source of income. So, Stephens began to grow a side business selling t-shirts for charity. Here is his story of innovation and resilience.
How to plan for your financial future
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to plan for the future right now. However, there is no better time than right now to think about your financial future and evaluate where you are today and where you want to be in the years to come.
Can AI solve the engineer shortage?
While every business can benefit from improved productivity and efficiency, in any industry that relies on software development, these improvements are critical steps that must be taken to survive.
As CEO, how do I pull my team back together?
Regardless of how many Zoom cocktail hours you’ve held, that slight fluttering sound you hear might be the magic seeping out of your team. Broken leaders and dysfunctional teams must be reinvigorated to achieve success.
The impact of COVID-19 on Colorado real estate
Though real estate transactions have been deemed essential by the state government, open houses and showings are banned. It’s a tough environment to do business in, and sellers know it: A record 761 listings were pulled from the market in March. What does this mean for the future of real estate in Colorado?
Tips for controlling your financial portfolio in times of uncertainty
The illusion of control is the tendency for people to overestimate their ability to control events. To achieve superior lifetime investment performance, we need to focus on the three elements we do control: savings, asset allocation, and our own investing behavior.
How to expand your business during COVID-19
Whether you are a high-level manager looking to find creative solutions to help your firm or a small business-owner looking to keep your doors open and grow, creative problem solving is of the utmost importance during uncertain times.
What will economic recovery from COVID-19 look like?
The U.S. has experienced 10 recessions since 1950. Each historical recession/recovery cycle had unique components, such as inflation or oil shocks, yet each cycle had common characteristics such as monetary and fiscal stimulus. Historical recessions/recoveries cycles have taken several patterns, so the question is: what will this recovery look like?
