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Before Covid, Denver was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and with that, entrepreneurs and businesses came downtown in droves to take advantage of the increased foot traffic from tourists, new residents and the like.
Downtown became a thriving entrepreneurial scene, bustling with the influx in population. It seemed as if every week there was a new building in the downtown area.
However, since Covid, Denver has struggled.
When the pandemic hit, corporations that had a large downtown presence sent people home, and many have not returned. As a direct result, businesses and restaurants have struggled to find the success they did pre-Covid.
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In addition, increased crime has filled the vacuum, and entrepreneurs have had to focus their attention on protecting their assets as well as ensuring they maintain an adequate level of business. For small business owners, this hasn’t always come easy and comes with quite the financial costs. Unfortunately, for some, the challenges have become too much to bear, forcing some of these businesses to shut their doors for good or leave the downtown location.
For some, business may also be affected by personal life changes such as a divorce or new child that impact the ability to maintain your current business or creates pause when business planning for the upcoming year.
While entrepreneurs navigate these challenging times, it’s important that they also take the time to care for themselves and their mental health. We find all too often that this is the case in our line of work as Family Law attorneys.
Similar to dealing with challenging times in your business, going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful and challenging times in one’s life. As such, we always advise our clients to make sure that they take some time to themselves to relax and unplug from their hectic schedules. What better way to do that than to put on your oxygen mask and take advantage of the great outdoors Colorado has to offer?
As avid hikers who have lived here for many years now, we have found that taking the time to care of our mental and physical health provides immense benefits to our lives. Just taking a few hours every weekend to get outside and hike provides a newfound determination and energy to tackle anything.
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Luckily, there are hikes for all types of activity levels within driving distance to Denver, so getting some fresh air is easily accessible in our beautiful state.
Some of our favorite day trips include the Boulder Flatirons, Horsetooth Rock in Fort Collins and Roxborough Park. If you’re looking for a bigger challenge, consider a 14er such as Quandary Peak or Mt. Bierstadt, which offer sweeping views of the Colorado Rockies. Honestly, though, you can’t go wrong on any hike and at the end of the day all that matters is taking some time to care for yourself.
While life may feel a bit challenging at times, never forget that investing in yourself will pay dividends as you take on challenges with a newfound vigor and determination.
Times may be hard right now, but signs indicate that downtown is starting to make a slow comeback. In the meantime, always remember what made you decide to open a business in Denver.
Taking the time to get out in nature and recenter yourself will only benefit you in the long run. Some fresh air and activity will give you the energy to make the appropriate business choices going forward. For the times you may need more support or guidance about your business during personal times of difficulty such as a divorce, contact us here at Griffiths Law where we know how to provide the best support while mitigating the most amount of financial harm.
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Robert Voorhees is an Associate Attorney at Griffiths Law. Robert’s practice is focused exclusively on family law related matters, including divorce, common law marriage, allocation of parental rights, child support, and post-decree disputes.
Jamie Paine is a Shareholder at Griffiths Law. Jamie is an experienced attorney that focuses her practice on family law. With Jamie’s years of experience as an attorney, she has successfully negotiated and settled numerous domestic relations cases that resulted in favorable results for her clients.