3 tips to inspire creativity in the office

You don’t need to paint outside of the lines to have a creative office. Creativity can be as simple as encouraging open communication during a team brainstorm or thinking of new ways to be more productive. Creative offices tend to be more innovative, productive and have a higher employee retention rate. Check out these three … Read Post

3 Ways to Breed Your Franchise Business

McDonald’s, Subway and Supercuts are among the top franchises in the nation. But have you ever considered doggie day care when it comes to as successful franchise? Heidi Ganahl founder of Camp Bow Wow, the largest pet care company in the world, made it her passion to do just that. At Your Conversation With, Ganahl … Read Post

Why Everyone Should Have a Mentor in Business

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with stress at work. That’s why it’s important to have someone to lean on—someone who can serve as a sounding board, give advice and learn from—a mentor. A mentor could be someone within your organization or an expert in your industry. But what’s important? Building a strong relationship with someone … Read Post

Three tips to knock your business’s pitch out of the park

For entrepreneurs looking for funding to grow their business, pitching is crucial… As a part of the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Trout Tank program, entrepreneurs can learn how to hone their pitch and grab the attention of lenders and investors. Are you ready to pitch? Here’s three quick tips to be pitch … Read Post

4 Tips to Make Your Workday More Productive

When we’re all trying to do more with less, improving your productivity can save you time and increase your businesses success. Check out these four tips on how to be more productive at the office. Make breaks a part of your workday It may sound counterintuitive, but stepping away from your computer for even five … Read Post

4 Content Strategy Tips for Better Social Media Marketing

How you connect with your customers is just as important as who your customers are in today’s digital world. There are multiple platforms in digital marketing to connect with your customers, from Facebook to LinkedIn to Snapchat; all can help strengthen your businesses presence. But why digital marketing? “It’s so efficient and trackable. It’s very … Read Post

3 Easy Ways to Make Every Day Earth Day

Colorado is one of the healthiest states in the nation and that extends to how we want our environment to be as well. Here are a few easy ways your business can give back while being green. Recycle for a cause There are a variety of office supplies that can be recycled besides paper. There … Read Post