Thrive ATA – A COVID19 Small Business Pivot Story
Christy Overby from Thrive Martial Arts jumped into answer our survey questions about how Thrive is pivoting during the COVID-19 crisis. What were your first…
Level Up Financial Planning – A COVID19 Small Business Pivot Story
Nick Armstrong, Lead Organizer of Fort Collins Startup Week, interviewed Lucas Casarez, Founder of Level Up Financial Planning of Fort Collins, Colorado about his pivot…
Blue Moose Art Gallery – A COVID19 Small Business Pivot Story
Today we get to explore the COVID pivot of Blue Moose Art Gallery. Because of the unique structure of this particular business, hopping on a…
Local Business Books by Local Authors
If you’re finding yourself with a little bit more time to read these days, it might be worth diving into one of these amazing local…
Life’s a Buch – A COVID19 Small Business Pivot Story
Rachael Walker, owner of Life’s a Buch Kombucha shares her COVID-19 pivot story along with some tips for small business owners to survive and thrive…
A Guide to Library Resources for Starting Your Business
Not everyone thinks of the public library when starting a business. Yet, it’s the radical collaboration among entrepreneurs, libraries, and community partners that helps foster…
Authenticity: A Key Sales Ingredient
Many people commonly associate “sales” with stepping out of their comfort zone. But, as I’ve learned, “sales” are less commonly associated with one key ingredient…
Freelancers: Shape Your Success at the Library
Do you have friends who ask you to proofread their reports? Or maybe they want your help designing a logo or building website? Do people…
Meet Matthew West, Business Librarian at Poudre River Public Libraries
The Poudre River Public Library District welcomes Matthew West to its team as the new Business Librarian. Matthew comes to Poudre Libraries from Loveland Public…
What makes good professional communication? A healthy respect for boundaries.
Professional communication is based on customs and socially agreed-upon values. When you meet someone, how do you introduce yourself? In the U.S., we shake hands…
She Leads, Indeed!
Women are taking the stage and taking up their space more than ever – globally, and right here at home. Part of the mission of…
Is Your Business Stuck? Here’s a Recipe for Growth
This article was written by Candyce Edelen and originally published on the PropelGrowth Blog Small business is often touted as the primary engine of job…
Not sure which Startup Week sessions to check out? Here’s a handy guide
Each year the thrill of picking your Startup Week schedule comes around with the same familiar anxieties: how do you choose when there’s so much…
Noted by Ellen took awesome notes of some StartUp Week Sessions! Check ’em out!
Ellen O’Neill is the talented visual notetaker and custom illustrator behind Noted By Ellen. She specializes in turning ideas into visuals to promote understanding, retention,…
Chris Bates – StartUp FoCo Podcast
Chris Bates is an artist and muralist who has created art that you’ve surely seen, walked past, and admired in and around Fort Collins. His…
Jeanne Shoaff – StartUp FoCo Podcast
Jeanne Shoaff is a former gallery curator and current arts and creative coach passionate about getting artists to think critically about their art as a…
Julie Sutter – StartUp FoCo Podcast
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgable about music in Fort Collins than Julie Sutter. An avid concert-goer, Julie’s experience with several music-based startups…
Tyler Brooks – StartUp FoCo Podcast
Tyler Brooks, founder of Analytive, wants you to make sure your marketing is converting. He believes until you know your customer and how your products…
Ben Brickweg – StartUp FoCo Podcast
Ben Brickweg helps business owners figure out their exit strategy through his company, Sagewood Transaction Advisors. Whether you love your business or you’re ready to…
Jean Ginzburg – StartUp FoCo Podcast
Jean Ginzburg is a content marketing expert who thinks that you – YES, YOU! – can create better content. Not only that you can, but…