Why update my website when I have plenty of business and it’s all from word of mouth? Obviously, you are doing a lot of things right – now. But what we’re talking about is building long term sustainable value into your company! To do this, you need to be open to using experts like a […]
Emotional Intelligence: What’s all the hype? by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
Practicing emotional intelligence (EI) in the workplace enhances communication and collaboration. This in turn strengthens our ability to meet deadlines and expectations. Exercising EI also helps to motivate others and assists in conflict recognition and resolution. By definition, emotional intelligence is how well we manage and understand our emotions and the emotions of others. According […]
Can Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Keep You Healthy This Winter by Lisa Lowe, LLC., Life Long Acupuncture
A question we encounter regularly this time of year: “Can Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture help with cold and flu season? The resounding answer is “absolutely”. Acupuncture is able to stimulate the immune system, providing protection against the ubiquitous cold & flu viruses that lurk in classrooms, homes and public places. Common symptoms include headache, cough, sore throat, […]
Leading with Confidence by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
Leadership and management are closely interconnected. You can, however, be a leader at your organization without being a manager. Similarly, just because you manage people or resources doesn’t necessarily make you an effective leader. Why should we care about developing a culture of leadership? To be a leader is to influence and motivate people towards […]
Willpower is a Myth. Try this Power Instead by Amber Stevens, Amber Stevens LLC.
Willpower. Sounds like something a super hero should have: Superman has Super powers; Spiderman has ?Spidey? sense; and Grocery Shopping Woman has Willpower! It seems that willpower is so strong and elusive that most of us simply do not have it. ?Tried that new diet, but I just didn?t have the willpower.? ?I was going […]
CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties by Mallory Hastings, CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (CASA Jeffco/Gilpin) works to ensure children who suffer abuse and neglect, be it physical or emotional, are safe. Our volunteer advocates are the eyes and ears of the court and the voice of the child in these court cases. CASA Jeffco/Gilpin has served 3,204 children over […]
Nonprofits and Corporations: Creating Effective Partnerships by Lisa Schlarbaum, Hope House of Colorado
I started volunteering with Hope House over 10 years ago when I joined the Board of Directors and fell in love with the mission. I have come to realize there is one thing I know for sure – I am passionate about how nonprofits and corporations can come together to make a difference! The question […]
5 Reasons You Need a Property Manager by Tera Gill, Bear Paw Stanbro Property Management
In this digital age it is easy for owners to advertise and rent out their own homes. Anyone can put a listing on Craigslist, or Zillow and find a prospective tenant. Being a landlord can’t be that hard. There can be a lot of misconceptions about working in the real estate industry, which is why […]
Increasing Office Productivity With Commercial Interior Design In Denver by Megan Thompson, Spark Interiors
Over the last ten years, United States workplaces have broken out of the traditional cubicle barrier and adopted an open office floor plan. Coming into popularity based on the premise that an open office encourages a shared sense duty and supports a collaborative effort toward a common goal. A homely style office can help workers […]
To Listen and Be Heard: Better Workplace Communication, by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
With the shift from in-person interactions to phone, email, and the Internet, strong written and interpersonal communication skills are increasingly important in the workplace. In the digital workplace, a social intranet makes communication, collaboration and the sharing of knowledge a simple and streamlined process. However, some bigger companies find it to be more difficult to […]
Make Your Business Thrive By Building An Adaptive Team by Kelsey Ashton, Jefferson County Public Library
In today’s fast-paced and uncertain world, it’s increasingly important for organizations to have an adaptable team — One that can handle the pressure of disruption and adjust to changing circumstances. As important as adaptability is, it isn’t a skill we’re born with. It is, however, a skill that your employees can learn. Below are 4 […]
JCBL Legislative Update: The 2018 Legislative Session Ends by Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby
The 2018 Colorado General Assembly started in January with relatively low expectations for major accomplishments given split political control of the legislature in an election year. However, by the time the legislature adjourned last week, major legislation important to the JeffCo business community passed – even if some of those last minute deals took place […]
Curb Appeal Matters by Tera Gill, Bear Paw Stanbro Property Management
It is hard to believe that summer has crept upon us so quickly. It is the end of May and we have already hit a record high of almost 90 degrees. Whether you are looking at selling your home, or are interested in renting out your home or investment property, the fact is that curb […]
Be Thankful You Don’t Have to Pay Your Parents’ Interest Rate by Audyn Quintana, PRMG
Interest rates hovered around 4% for the majority of 2017, which gave many buyers relief from rising home prices and helped with affordability. In the first quarter of 2018, rates have increased from 3.95% up to 4.45% and experts predict that rates will increase even more by the end of the year. The rate you […]
JCBL Legislative Update: In the closing week of the 2018 session, major priorities still to be resolved by Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby
With just a week left in Colorado’s 2018 legislative session, many bills dealing with the priorities of the Jefferson County Business Lobby await resolution, but action on those are accelerating as the May 9th adjournment date looms. Maybe the most important example is transportation funding, a consistent topic in these JCBL updates. Both Republicans and […]
The Business Case for Art, Small Shops, and Olde Town by Jamie Hollier, Balefire Goods
One of the questions I have been getting a lot of lately is why I decided to open Balefire and why I chose Olde Town Arvada. There are a lot of personal and lifestyle reasons behind my decision, not least of which is the desire to work more local, work with physical goods, interact with […]
JCBL Legislative Update by Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby
Colorado’s 2019 budget to spend new revenue on transportation, PERA reforms and K-12 Unlike the U.S. Congress, Colorado’s state legislature must pass a balanced budget each year, as required by our state Constitution. Two full weeks of each 16-week legislative session is spent debating the coming year’s state budget, a process the legislature just completed. […]
JCBL Legislative Update: At the halfway mark, a tentative deal on new transportation funding by Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby
The 2018 session of Colorado’s state legislature has been a relatively slow one for major business issues so far, but that all changed this week when the state’s economists released their latest forecast for state tax revenue receipts. That number is important because most of the outstanding major issues left for Republican Senate and Democratic […]
Are Home Values Really Overinflated by Audyn Quintana, PRMG
Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their most recent Existing Home Sales Report. According to the report: “The median existing-home price for all housing types in January was $240,500, up 5.8 percent from January 2017 ($227,300). January’s price increase marks the 71st straight month of year-over-year gains.” Seventy-one consecutive months of price […]
JCBL Legislative Update: Four transportation funding measures filed for the November 2018 ballot by Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby
The Jefferson County Business Lobby’s top priorities for 2018, as in years past, is increasing the state’s investment in our transportation infrastructure. Colorado is amassing a transportation investment deficit of nearly $1 billion each year, and we are spending half as much on transportation, on a per-person basis, as we did 25 years ago. While […]
JCBL Legislative Update: Transportation, Regulations and Workforce Issues Top JCBL’s Priorities as the 2018 Session Kicks Off, By Jeff Weist, Jefferson County Business Lobby
The Colorado Legislature kicked off its 2018 session this week with broad bi-partisan agreement on the major challenges facing the state, but with little consensus on how to solve them. The Jefferson County Business Lobby was there for the opening ceremonies and will be advocating for the JeffCo business community throughout this intense 120 day […]
Special Insurance Needs – Covering Yourself with Riders by Karen Macdonald, On Tap Credit Union
This may be distressing news: even if your homeowners insurance policy covers a certain level of personal property, your high value items may not actually be covered in case of theft or damage. This is because many policies have payout limits per category of item, and per individual item. For example, even if you have […]
Sign on the Dotted Line: Understanding Signature Loans by On Tap Credit Union
Most loans consumers obtain from a bank are backed by collateral that the lending institution can then claim if the loan stops being paid. For example, a home loan is secured by the home itself, and if the homeowner defaults the bank can foreclose on and take possession of the house. This quite often means […]
Investment Property – Profits and Pitfalls by On Tap Credit Union
While interest rates are still low, buying an investment property might be tempting, especially if you’ve got the down payment and can qualify for a mortgage. Let’s face it: earning revenue is always attractive, so rental or resale income can be enticing. Making an investment in commercial property is a big decision, though, and it […]
5 Fun Ways to Foster Creative Problem Solving by Jefferson County Public Library
Help your team members achieve more by developing their creative problem solving skills. Whether it’s dealing with day-to-day issues or large, complex projects, by improving their creative problem solving skills your team will be better equipped to tackle your company’s issues. Try these 5 things to begin developing a creative, problem-solving team today! 1. Get […]
How to Prepare Financially for a Longer Life by Andrew Ekberg, Northwestern Mutual
Growing old is something that will happen to all of us. And with that also comes finding a life insurance policy on a site like https://discountlifecover.co.uk/, saving up for retirement, and making sure you’re ready to stop working and enjoy the end of your life. If you ask people, many of them will tell you […]
The Impact of Long-Term Care on Women by Andrew Ekberg, Northwestern Mutual
Women experience extra challenges in life unique to their half of the population; one of them is their longer life span. The average 50 year old women today can expect to live to nearly age 83; almost four years longer than a man of the same age, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012 Statistical […]
Can Your Cat Inherit You House by On Tap Credit Union
We love our furry friends and home companions: we cuddle them, walk them, feed them, sometimes even dress them. They’re like family – in fact, 63.2 percent of people with pets do consider them to be members of the family. So when it comes time for end-of-of life planning, some people wonder if they can […]
Investing in Your Biggest Asset: Home Improvements that Pay Off by On Tap Credit Union
Owning a home represents many things: financial success, emotional security, achievement, family, comfort. Our homes are where we return after work, relax with loved ones and sleep safely. Often, though, our home isn’t exactly what we’d like, and we enter the realm of home improvement projects. Home improvements can run the gamut from repainting a […]
Insider Tips and Tricks to Taste of Arvada by Samantha Geerdes, Arvada Chamber of Commerce
Hopefully, you already have your tickets to the 2017 Taste of Arvada- the most delicious event of the year! If not, you can get them here – but hurry, last year’s event sold out before the day-of, so buy now to secure your spot. Although everyone who attends this event is guaranteed to have a […]
