Business Articles

	Colorado Legislative Update (March 2010) *by Bruce Nelson*
	Governor Ritter signed the following bills on February 24 that, according to state economists, will increase state taxes over the next two years by more than $230 million. Read More...
	From Caution to Strategic Action: Part II (March 2010) *by AJ Steger*
	How one company grew despite the recession
	As we see signs of economic recovery, some companies are refocused on growth. A $50-million apparel distributor learned that frequent and direct communication with its customers can yield a goldmine of information. Read more...
	Protect the Family from the Family-Owned Business (January 2010) *by Kent McSparran*
	Don't let your family business become your family unit
	Very few family businesses survive beyond the first generation. To ensure the longevity of your business and the best interests of your family, be sure that the next generation of leadership has the desire and talent to remain in the family business. Read more...
	From Caution to Strategic Action: Part I (January 2010) by AJ Steger
	How one company broke the rules to thrive in a stagnant market
	There’s nothing worse than feeling that you don’t have the power to influence change. When an office supply company realized that its stagnant sales and lack of customer relationships were limited by a middle-mansales organization, they took control of the supply chain. Developing an inside sales team helped them increase sales with the beneficial side-effects of improved customer relationships and a stronger corporate culture. Read more...
	Six Keys to Successful Change (November 2009) by Sean McBride
	How to make business performance meet objectives
	Change is never going to be easy, but an experienced business owner understands that every organization will need to undergo change at some point in its life. With a carefully executed plan, change can be both powerful and sustainable. Read more...
	Proper planning can drive real results (October 2009) by Joanne Baginski
	If you don't know where you're going, it doesn't matter how you get there.
	Proper planning is paramount in both good and bad economies. It helps you proactively adjust your operations to ever-changing market conditions and business opportunities. Ultimately, it can increase profitability, improve cash flows and strengthen your financial position. Read more...
	Information transformation (September 2009) by Kent McSparran
	Business Intelligence: Keeping pace with the speed of change
	In uncertain and fast-changing times, it's not enough to rely on monthly reports and gut instinct. You need fresh, hard facts. Read more...
	How recession-induced paralysis could affect your bank relationship (August 2009) by Joanne Baginski
	Lenders will adapt to change and adjust capital structure if the business owner does.
	The most successful companies not only have a plan – they have multiple plans with clearly defined actions under each scenario. In these times of constricted capital markets, companies have been forced to adopt better management, monitoring and communicating practices. Read more...
	For a limited time (July 2009) by Jon Grupp
	Shielding Wealth from Tax Liabilities
	Recognizing opportunity in a recessionary environment is instrumental for effective wealth management and tax planning. Read more...
	How to manage a business through the late stages of a weak market (May 2009) by Kent McSparran
	Balancing Optimism, Lessons Learned and 4 Basic Steps
	Once it becomes evident that a recession has begun, there are several things that business leaders can do to manage through a weak economy. Lessons learned from the recent homebuilding slowdown bring valuable strategies to light. Read more...
	Hitting the panic button: What kind of leader are you? (March 2009) by Kent McSparran
	Determine if you are a Victim, Strangler, Kamikaze or Balance Leader
	You’re a business leader and the economy is falling into a deep recession. How will you react? What kind of leader will you be? This article discusses four types of leaders and which one you should be. Read more...
	10 ways to strengthen your business without spending money (March 2009) by AJ Steger
	Proactive and powerful actions that will meet every CEO’s budget
	You’ve made all the easy cost cuts. You’ve started the contingency plan. New ideas to spur growth are plentiful, but they all cost something. When cash is tight, you must find ways to ensure your company’s survival without breaking the bank. Here are ten ideas to get you started. Read more...
	Don't make six common mistakes in a recession (February 2009) by Kent McSparran
	Avoid six mistakes that other business leaders have made
	Great leaders often emerge in the midst of challenges and adversity. They learn how to make the right decisions under a different set of assumptions and worsening economic conditions. One of the ways they learn to make the right decisions is by studying the wrong decisions. This article discusses six common mistakes that business leaders should avoid during a recession. Read more...