Denver, CO, USA

In many ways, medical marijuana entrepreneurs are no different than any other business owner: they both need a business strategy, capital, and a healthy dose of fortitude.

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Note to Franchises: If You’re Not Global, You’re Nothing

By Tim Devaney and Tom Stein | Filed In: Mergers & Acquisitions and Ownership Changes

YUM Brands wants to cut loose underperforming units to focus on international growth.

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Transitioning Your Franchise to a Family Member

By Laura Tiffany | Filed In: Franchises

What do you do when you’re ready to retire from your franchise? Having the next generation take over can be a smart move. Here’s how to smooth the way.

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“Stay Fit” Vacations – Dillon, Colorado

By Ken Walker | Filed In: Skiing Facilities and SPORTS & RECREATION FACILITIES & VENUES

There are, of course, many ski areas up and down the Rocky Mountains from Banff, Canada, all the way to New Mexico, but have you considered a summer vacation there? One of my...

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Here's a "Safe" Place for Sales Professionals to Grow

By | Filed In: Sales Force and Sales Management

Troy Davis created The Sales Association with two others to fulfill a dream to create a safe place for sales professionals to network and grow.

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"Rock the World:" Taking the Message of Social Media on the Road

By John Mongillo | Filed In: Entrepreneurship and Company Structures & Ownership

Integrated Alliances President Mike O'Neil plans a business/social media tour like no other.

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Denver Airport Secret

By Ken Walker | Filed In: Conspiracy and Criminal Offenses

Where do conspiracy theorists get their ideas? Who are these people? Huge factions of our population believe the earth is flat. Others believe we never went to the moon (I love that Buzz...

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Road Trip!

By Ken Walker | Filed In: Travel, Hospitality & Tourism Overview and Travel, Hospitality & Tourism

Consider taking an extra vacation day to rent a car and zip along the route to see some sights. Any of these drives are certainly worth it.

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Is Microlending the New Solution for Small Business Owners?

By Janet Arrowood | Filed In: Small Business Lending and Banking, Lending & Credit Services

You might be a candidate if you have a high credit score and good business track record.

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A Colorado School District Says No to Grade Levels-and Grades. Thoughts?

By Kathy Murdock | Filed In: Montessori Schools and Primary & Secondary Education

A Colorado school district decides to do away with traditional grade levels and grades and try a new approach to save their failing schools.

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Secretary of State Information for Incorporating in All States

Filed In: Startups and Company Strategy

Do you need to contact the secretary of state in your particular state about incorporating your business? Here's a handy directory of contact information, including Web addresses, for all U.S. states.

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How Franchise Associations Can Help You

Filed In: Buying a Franchise and Franchises

Whether you are a franchisee or a prospective franchisee, you’d be wise to take advantage of the information, education and assistance that franchise associations provide. Here’s a closer look at the two major...

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Handyman Matters: Technology That Swings a Hammer

Filed In: Franchises

How you can use technology to set your business apart from the competition.

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The Colorado Inventor's Showcase

By Stephen Key | Filed In: Entrepreneurship and Company Structures & Ownership

I’m excited about an upcoming event and want you to be too. I hope this blog can serve as a venue for information about opportunities in the inventing community in addition to advice...

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T-Mobile Preparing for Android? Could be

By Peter Suciu | Filed In: Wireless Internet Access and Wireless & Broadcast Electronics

T-Mobile just announced a wireless network expansion plan, which includes the deployment of its third-generation (3G) wireless broadband service to 27 major markets in the United States.

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How Much IT Do I Really Need Part 2

By | Filed In: Internet Telephony and Telephony

Where to Cut or Add Requires Understanding How Your Business Uses IT. A quick money saving measure may be to bundle voice and data services....

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The Bad, The Good, and the Ugly About Denver

By John Foley | Filed In: Restaurants & Food Service and Food & Beverage

An online presence, a trained staff, and fresh food and ambiance will get you through the slow times. However, in order to keep your clientelle coming back make sure that your staff is...

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The Bad, the Good, and the Ugy in Denver

By John Foley | Filed In: Customer Service and Customer Relations

Your customer service training will eventually fail if you do not have continual updating. Make sure that you are frequently reminding your staff how important it is to be concerned about their eperience...

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VIDEO: Denver Airport Security Secret

By Ken Walker | Filed In: Airports and Air Transportation

Learn how seasoned travelers get around the massive security line at the Denver airport.

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Rockstar Billy

By Ken Walker | Filed In: Portable Media Players and Consumer & Household Electronics

General Holiday travel "DOs and DON'Ts" from my crazy friend Billy

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