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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.

Forming audit committees is becoming more common in the nonprofit sector, offering an unbiased outlet to monitor an organization’s finances. Here are three things to consider when building an audit committee:

Ah, the elusive work-life balance. Now that technology has made us accessible 24/7, business leaders are often asking themselves, “Can we really have it all?”

Sharon Hill worked at IBM when a company-sponsored meeting on etiquette gave her a business idea. Hill started hosting seminars internally at IBM and outside the company.

Sadly, bullying doesn’t stop after middle and high school. It’s also a serious workplace issue.

In today’s competitive workforce, it’s important to create an appealing work environment for prospective and current employees. Before making the decision of whether or not to apply for, accept or leave a job, individuals consider job perks like benefits, hours, wages and culture. This is especially important to young professionals and millennials.

When determining a content marketing strategy, more isn’t always better. There’s an endless stream of content available as you scroll through various platforms, and that’s a whole lot of noise to break through.

Many LinkedIn users only use the platform when job seeking. This limited approach can cause you to miss out on opportunities to connect with contacts, industry experts or even potential clients. LinkedIn’s built-in publishing platform is also an ideal way to publish thought-leadership posts and industry reflections.

Known as the “cooler” social media platform, Instagram gives people what they desire at their core when it comes to social media – a place to engage and connect through images and videos, without having to be buried in all the “Facebook craziness.”

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing work situations and the flexibility to overcome obstacles is a game-changer.

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to freshen up your office surroundings. Clutter-busting tips include:

Should a “mental health day” count as a paid sick day? Last year, a viral tweet from a CEO showing support for taking mental health days put this topic in the spotlight.

You don’t need to be wealthy to hire a personal assistant. Just smart.