Let's get digital: how to leverage technology to grow your business

Let's get digital: how to leverage technology to grow your business

The impact of technology on the retail and consumer industries is massive. Deloitte Digital predicts digital interactions will influence 64 cents of every dollar spent in retail stores by the end of the year, up from 14 cents of every dollar in 2012. And leveraging new technologies doesn’t have to be complicated and expensive: small to medium-sized businesses can tap the power of digital with some simple and affordable activities.

From the desk of Charlie Wilson, President & CEO

From the desk of Charlie Wilson, President & CEO

I start by saying, “thank you.” If you are reading this, then you have an interest in making life better for small business owners. I do too.

Quite likely, you are a business owner yourself. You may be in search of more time, allowing you to focus on growing your business rather than constantly administering it. 

Reflecting on a Year that Small Business Ruled

Reflecting on a Year that Small Business Ruled

2015 proved to be another year that small businesses supported our community, jobs and economic health. From sales to job creation and keeping cash in local economies, small business owners just like you continue to be the mainstay of our day-to-day lives.

Twas the night before Christmas on Main Street

Twas the night before Christmas on Main Street

Twas the Night before Christmas and all through the town, shoppers lovingly whittled their Christmas lists down.

Every wreath was dressed up with lights and fresh holly; all the window decorations made everyone jolly!

DiFranco’s takes a fresh approach to time savings with Commerce Sync

DiFranco’s takes a fresh approach to time savings with Commerce Sync

DiFranco’s is a small Italian restaurant that uses simple, seasonal ingredients from local Colorado farms to make food just like grandma used to make back in Italy. From the scratch-made chicken parm sandwich (with Denver’s best red sauce) to the penne with prosciutto vodka sauce, the tiny Golden Triangle café might seem unassuming and low-key from the outside, but the line of hungry people out the door on a Tuesday night proves that DiFranco’s has clearly found its niche.

Top 6 Small Business Accounting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Top 6 Small Business Accounting Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Don't let bookkeeping be a burden. Instead, follow some best practices for spending and tracking money and be rewarded with a better handle on your cash flow. By knowing when things are going well (and not so well) you can target areas of potential growth and turn potential pitfalls into wins.