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    Exit Planning Office Hours

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    Every business should integrate an exit plan into their business plan. It’s an ongoing business strategy, because an “exit-ready” business is attractive and transferable. Waiting on the market or when you’re “burned out” rarely produces a successful sale. You don’t know when a life-altering event or an unsolicited offer could…

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    Save Your Sanity with Processes, Procedures and Systems

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    Building systems in your business does not need to be complicated or time consuming. Register for this free online webinar https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=140430112. Done right, these systems will help you create a better client experience, transfer time you spend to RUN your business to PLAN for your business, and set yourself up…

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    Let's Talk: Common Myths About Business Funding & Finances

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    It’s often hard to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to strategies around business finances and funding. Register https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=140430111. In this free, online “Let’s Talk” session, we’ll touch upon common myths around: funding, debt, financial statements, taxes, and YOUR concerns and questions. This LIVE webinar serves to create an…

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    Power Hour Luncheon | Health Care: Get to Know Your Options

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    Join the Carbondale Chamber for an informative Power Hour Luncheon about health care options available for small businesses and community members on Monday, November 13 from 12-1pm.

    You’ll learn about the various healthcare and health insurance options available in the Roaring Fork Valley and gain valuable insights into alternative ways…

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    StartUp to ScaleUp Business Workshop

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    YAMPA VALLEY: Are you ready to grow your business (or get started on the right foot), but aren’t sure how?

    StartUp to ScaleUp Yampa Valley October 20 & 21 in Craig is a 2-day workshop designed with you in mind. Let CU Boulder and Northwest SBDC help you level up…

  • Let’s Talk: Family-Owned Businesses thumbnail Family protection. Elderly parents and children stay under big umbrella. Health and life protect, medical insurance vector concept

    Let's Talk: Family-Owned Businesses

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    Family-owned businesses are unique in that they present many challenges other businesses don’t face. In addition, there are often complicated emotions and relationships intertwined with day-to-day operations. That’s not bad! It just means that family-owned businesses need special care and attention.

    In this “Let’s Talk” session, we’ll touch upon topics…

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    Exit Planning Office Hours

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    We will discuss why exit planning is something each business should implement into their ongoing business strategy.

    An “exit-ready” business is an attractive and valuable business. Waiting on the market or when you’re “burned out” rarely produces a successful sale. You don’t know when a life-altering event or an unexpected…

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    Let's Talk: Key Strategies for Business Growth

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    What are some key strategies to catalyze growth for your business?

    Taking a step back, what type of growth do you want for business?

    * brand growth?
    * market reach?
    * community involvement?
    * new revenue streams?

    In this “Let’s Talk” session, we want to discuss your…

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    Mountain-made for mountain style: Mariposa Hats

    Mountain-made for mountain style: Mariposa Hats thumbnail Local milliner Susan Jordan owns and operates Mariposa Hats. Photo by Sofie Koski

    “I think everybody has the dream of doing something artistic, we all do. We all have artistic components in our lives, and they just come out in different ways,” says Susan Jordan, local milliner (hat maker) and owner of her own business, Mariposa Hats.

    Jordan has… read more →

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    The Chocolate Chef

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    Mark Burrows is spending most of his time in the kitchen these days and it’s beginning to pay off. He quickly outgrew his kitchen at home (this page), and now practically lives in his commercial kitchen in Willits (right page) where he makes chocolate —and not just any chocolate. He… read more →