Business

Last week I led a crisis training for a nonprofit leadership team. It’s my favorite activity in public relations.

Earlier this month, Denver earned the superlative as the most expensive place to ride transit when compared to over a dozen cities of similar size or larger, according to Streetsblog.

Continuing education is beneficial for companies and employees. It’s something our agency encourages throughout the year, whether it’s through conferences, webinars or trade association memberships.

As businesses continue to see the importance of connecting with their customers through social media, the photography used on those platforms takes on even greater significance.

Can we believe we are saying 2019 already? As Q4 is ending, communication specialists are preparing to implement their 2019 strategies – these must include the use of video on social media.

Roughly 3.9 million employees in the U.S. now work from home. Although many companies are becoming more progressive and allowing workers to forego the office life, some cities have more remote employees than others.

Why are some companies wildly effective with branding while others struggle? It’s good news that money is not the answer. The key is realizing that branding is comprised of two parts – the brand and brand messaging.

As the deadline to get gifts under trees rapidly approaches, retailers should be thinking about leveraging their in-store experiences to encourage shopper sharing on social media.

Why so serious at work? Laughter can actually be beneficial for your workplace, according to a recent article from Fast Company.

Aurora’s Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center is big, beautiful and booked. Though the hotel won’t open until Dec. 18, it already has reservations for over 1 million nights.

Both employees and consumers have an interest in making businesses more accountable. Co-ops, or member-owned, member-operated enterprises, are becoming a popular way to accomplish this task. Their resurgence has led to new collaborative opportunities in Colorado.

With so many great organizations to support, how do you pick just one and still make a lasting impact? There are a few things to consider before writing that check or volunteering.

Humans are wired to respond to and remember stories. In today’s frenetic world, the shorter the story, the better. That’s why we’ve been dedicated to bringing you the latest business news, restaurant openings, events and happenings from across the state.

When it comes to honesty on social media, consumers expect it more from businesses than they do politicians – or even their family.

It started with passion. Then the idea. Now you even have the whole business plan with all the details addressed. What you likely do not have is the money. A business pitch competition could possibly be just the thing to get your startup truly started.

From the dedication stone, to the murals, to the odd markings on the floor, there are too many conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport to even keep up with.

There’s a new media outlet in Colorado. An online newspaper called The Colorado Sun launched last week, and the staff is largely comprised of former Denver Post reporters and editors.

Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off a task? In our minds, each task falls into one of four categories: expectancy, value, time or impulsivity. Or in layman’s terms, we don’t care, we’re not getting the wanted results, our time is too valuable, or we’re just downright impulsive.

Brand ambassador programs are catching on. However, rather than selecting a few influencers with high followings to promote their product or service, brands are taking another approach: building brand ambassador armies.

Denver International is the fifth-largest airport in the country. Of course, it also happens to be one of the busiest.

Grab your wallets and walking shoes, and prepare your bank account for a workout when Denver Premium Outlets opens Sept. 27. During the grand opening weekend, shoppers will be treated to special events and entertainment.

Job seekers are enticed by work-from-home options according to research from staffing firm Robert Half. More than three quarters of surveyed professionals (77 percent) said they are more likely to accept a job offer if there is an option for telecommuting. Those in San Francisco and Los Angeles are most likely to seek this perk, citing long commute times.

Drone usage is flying ever higher in the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that combined hobbyist and commercial drone sales will rise from 2.5 million drones sold in 2016 to 7 million in 2020, adding a projected 70,000 jobs and infusing billions of dollars into the economy.

What is the social responsibility of an entrepreneur for public service? Outside of the holiday season, we don’t often consider how entrepreneurs can contribute to social good efforts.

A 2018 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act has restaurants re-evaluating their tipping practices. The change states, “an employer may not keep tips received by its employees … including allowing managers or supervisors to keep any portion of employees’ tips … ’’

How many times have you clicked or read an email just to get that unread number to zero? You just wasted a microdecision on opening an email, reading it, and not doing anything with it.

Love your tech job and living in Colorado? You’re one of many, according to research from job website Glassdoor, which shows Denver is one of the best cities in the country to find a tech job outside of Silicon Valley.

Project: Time Off discovered half of Americans don’t use their vacation time.

Running a business comes naturally to me, but managing a staff is still a challenge. It’s review time in our office and after 22 years, there is no magic formula to lead and motivate. Here are five tips to help those of you like me.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires businesses to protect personal data and privacy of European Union (EU) citizens for transactions that occur within EU member states. These rules became effective May 25.