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ColoradoBiz 12-22-11
The rocky road to new revenue standards
They'll impact a key measure of business success
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/the-rocky-road-to-new-revenue-standards/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ColoradoBiz&utm_content==

Accounting Today (web and print)
What SOX 404 doesn't do
Audits are great at looking back, but what about assessing risks?
By Ernie Sampias
http://www.accountingtoday.com/ato_issues/25_12/what-sox-404-doesnt-do-61031-1.html

Bank of America Business Capital - Capital Eyes newsletter
Asset-Based Financing May Prepare You Well For the Next Growth Period
Nov.-Dec. 2011
http://corp.bankofamerica.com/business/bi/perspective/resource?p_a_id=168875&g_id=10157

AccountantsWorld Daily News
120,000 industry newsletter
11/7/11
A Clean SOX 404 Audit Doesn't Mean All is Well
By Ernie Sampias

SmartPros, website and newsletter
A Clean SOX 404 Audit Doesn't Mean All is Well
By Ernie Sampias
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x72966.xml

Proformative
Seven accounting changes that will affect your financial statements
By Jim Brendel 10/18/11
http://www.proformative.com/blogs/jim-brendel/2011/10/18/seven-accounting-changes-will-affect-your-financial-statements

The Deal Magazine
Rupert's last act?
By Eric A.W. Danner, CRG Partners
Oct. 14, 2011
http://www.thedeal.com/magazine/ID/0

CRMXchange, 9/28/11
Assessing enterprise risk in the cloud: Theres no more and likely less
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.crmxchange.com/tmp_column.aspx?id=32770

ABF Journal 10-10-11
Retailers Will Be Disappointed With 2011 Sales
By Gary Lembo, CRG Partners
http://www.abfjournal.com/current_issue.asp

Accounting Today
Assessing Enterprise Risk in the Cloud
If providers undergo legitimate audits, companies can safely transfer risk.
http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Assessing-Enterprise-Risk-Cloud-60417-1.html

Proformative: The Resource for Corporate Finance, Accounting & Treasury Profession
Avoid Unwanted Attention from the SEC
Posted by Jim Brendel, Oct 03, 2011
http://www.proformative.com/blogs/jim-brendel/2011/10/03/avoid-unwanted-attention-sec

Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
Assessing Enterprise Risk in the Cloud
By Carolyn Duffy
October 3, 2011
http://www.grc-daily.com/dsp_getFeaturesDetails.cfm?CID=2743

Compliance-Daily
Assessing Enterprise Risk in the Cloud
October 3, 2011
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.s-ox.com/dsp_getFeaturesDetails.cfm?CID=2743

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Journal
Assessing Enterprise Risk in the Cloud
If providers undergo legitimate audits, companies can safely transfer risk
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.s-ox.com/dsp_getFeaturesDetails.cfm?CID=2743

HostReview, The Web-Hosting Guide
Assessing Enterprise Risk In The Cloud: There's No More And Likely Less
2011-09-21 by Duffy Carolyn
http://www.hostreview.com/blog/110921-assessing-enterprise-risk-in-the-cloud-theres-no-more-and-likely-less#ixzz1YaewE5RU

Bank of America Capital Eyes
What the Deleveraging Cycle Means to CFOs
Uncertainty and conservative fiscal attitude creates a different environment
http://corp.bankofamerica.com/business/bi/perspective/resource?p_a_id=145188&g_id=10157

AccountingWeb (8-18-11)
A move toward separate accounting standards for private companies begins
By Jim Brendel
http://www.accountingweb.com/topic/cfo/move-toward-separate-accounting-standards-private-companies-begins

SmartPros site and newsletter August 24, 2011
Use of Formulas that Discount Shared Interests in Estate Cases Defended
By Mira Fine
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x72555.xml

ColoradoBiz (8/18/11)
Private company accounting, simplified
Here are some of the potential areas that could be tweaked
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/private-company-accounting-simplified/

Renewable Energy World
International Accounting Convergence Will Affect Renewable Companies
By Greg Pfahl, CPA
August 12, 2011
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/08/international-accounting-convergence-will-affect-renewable-companies?cmpid=SolarNL-Tuesday-August16-2011

Accounting Today for the WebCPA 8/9/11
Move toward Separate Accounting Standards for Private Companies Begins
By Jim Brendel
http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Separate-Accounting-Standards-Private-Companies-Begins-59497-1.html

Colorado Energy News 7/25/11
The 1031 Exchange in the Oil and Gas Industry
By Patrick Hanley and William Mueldener
http://coloradoenergynews.com/2011/07/cen-in-depth-the-1031-exchange-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry/

Oil & Gas 360 7/21/11
Considering a 1031 Exchange in the Oil and Gas Industry
By Patrick Hanley and William Mueldener
http://www.b2i.us/profiles/investor/ResLibraryView.asp?BzID=1977&ResLibraryID=46272&G=112

ABFJournal (print and web)7/1/11
Ethanol Industry Repeat?
High Price of Corn, Lower Prices of Ethanol Will Squeeze Out Independents
By Rob Carringer
http://www.abfjournal-digital.com/abfjournal/20110708#pg59

SmartPros (website and newsletter) 6/22/11
Should Private Equity Firms Move to the Cloud?
By Carolyn Duffy, CPA
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x72200.xml

ColoradoBiz (6-28-11)
Investing in the cloud
For most private equity firms, pluses outweight the minuses
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/investing-in-the-cloud/

Ethanol Producer Magazine (print and online)
2011 Threatens to Repeat 2008-09 in Ethanol Economics
By Rob Carringer (6/10/11)
http://ethanolproducer.com/articles/7855/2011-threatens-to-repeat-2008-undefined09-in-ethanol-economics

Denver Business Journal
Sanity returns to software taxation
By William Mueldener (5-6-11)
http://www.heincpa.com/Communications/Newsflash_05092011.aspx
(print version)

ColoradoBiz

Going public with renewable energy
What to expect after the decision has been made
By Greg Pfahl (5-10-11)
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/going-public-with-renewable-energy/

Peoria Magazines.com
Choosing a Type of Business for the Self-Employed
By Mira Fine (5-3-11)
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2011/may/choosing-type-business-self-employed

Accounting Today
Companies Need to Assess Risk within the SaaS Model
Cloud computing is a new platform, but like anything else, buyer beware
April 20, 2011
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Companies-Need-Assess-Risk-within-SaaS-Model-58067-1.html?ET=webcpa:e1414:134490a:&st=email&utm_source=editorial&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WebCPA_Daily_041911

ColoradoBiz
When it comes to cloud computingbuyer beware
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/when-it-comes-to-cloud-computing/

El Paso Times
Rick Thompson: Jurez moves on despite violence
by Rick Thompson
Posted: 04/03/2011
http://www.elpasotimes.com/business/ci_17759827

International Business Times
Why Mexico is a viable supply chain option (despite the violence)
By Rick Thompson, CRG Partners
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/128552/20110330/mexico-outsourcing-companies.htm#ixzz1IBiifajG

International Business Times
How to do business in China 6 key points to consider
3/11/11By Andrew Whelan, CRG Partners
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/121424/20110310/how-to-do-business-in-china.htm#ixzz1Gae9MAUX

SmartPros
Seven Accounting Changes That Will Affect Your 2010 Annual Report
3/3/11
By Jim Brendel
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x71479.xml

Colorado Energy News
Funding & Capital Insights - The Renewable Energy IPO. What to expect after the decision is made (Feb. 25, 2011)
By Greg Pfahl
http://coloradoenergynews.com/2011/02/funding-capital-insights-the-renewable-ipo-what-to-expect-after-the-decision-has-been-made/

ColoradoBiz
Seven must-know accounting changes
Plus others to watch for in 2011 (2-18)
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/seven-must-know-accounting-changes/

Alt Energy Stocks
The Renewable IPO
2/15/11
By Greg Pfahl
http://www.altenergystocks.com/archives/2011/02/the_renewable_ipo.html

Accounting Today
Is the Cloud Right for You?
February 15, 2011
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Is-Cloud-Right-for-You-57300-1.html?ET=webcpa:e1294:134490a:&st=email&utm_source=editorial&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WebCPA_Daily_021511

Renewable Energy World
The Renewable IPO, Part 1: the Good, Bad and Ugly
By Greg Pfahl, CPA
Feb. 12, 2011
A two-part article on how renewable energy companies are benefiting from public offerings. Part 1: A look at the market.
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2011/02/the-renewable-ipo-part-1-the-good-bad-and-ugly

Aurora Business Development Council BizBeat Newsletter
As We Exit A Recession, Is The Cloud Right For You?
Leaner and meaner doesnt mean you cant grow.
by Carolyn Duffy
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2011/Feb_2011/CloudComputing_Duffy.html

Colorado Technology Association
As we exit a recession, is the cloud right for you?
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.coloradotechnology.org/news/56702/As-we-exit-a-recession-is-the-cloud-right-for-you.htm

ColoradoBiz
Head in the clouds: Is it right for your business?
Leaner and meaner can stimulate growth
By Carolyn Duffy
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/head-in-the-clouds-is-it-right-for-your-business/

The Deal Magazine
Dancing on the heads of the profane
By William K. Snyder, CRG Partners Group
http://www.thedeal.com/newsweekly/2010/dancing-on-the-heads-of-the-profane.php

Denver Business Journal
Colorado Software Sales Tax Law is a Murky Mess
By William Mueldener
http://www.heincpa.com/Communications/Newsflash_12102010.aspx

Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review
Derailing A Done Deal: The Texas Rangers Bankruptcy
By William Snyder
(no link available due to pay wall)

ColoradoBiz
Which business for the self-employed?
Take your pick, but choose wisely
By Mira Fin
Posted 12.03.2010
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/which-business-for-the-self-employed/

Bank of America Business Capital newsletter: CapitalEyes
November/December 2010
Party Like It's 2007? Perhaps Not Just Yet
http://corp.bankofamerica.com/public/public.portal?_pd_page_label=products/abf/capeyes/index&dcCapEyes=indCE&id=458

Aurora Business Development Council BizBeat Newsletter November
Avoid Unwanted Attention from the SEC
Follow these guidelines to save time and expense of an SEC comment letter
by Jim Brendel
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2010/Newsletter_11_2010/SEC_Brendel.html

Fort Worth Business Press
Avoiding attention from the SEC is a best practice
By James Brendel
http://fwbusinesspress.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=13490&SectionID=22&SubSectionID=47&S=1

ColoradoBiz
How to stay off the SECs radar
Steer clear of these three hot buttons
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/how-to-stay-off-the-secs-radar/

PBS MediaShift
Newspapers Must Consider More Free, Citizen Media Content
by Neil Heyside, October 18, 2010
http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2010/10/newspapers-must-consider-more-free-citizen-media-content291.html

Aurora Business Development "BizBeat" newsletter
Partnerships Are Still an Excellent Vehicle
for Transferring Business Assets
Increased scrutiny does not make the technique obsolete
by Mira J. Fin
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2010/Newsletter_10_2010/PartnershipBusinessAssets_MiraFine.html

ColoradoBiz
A great way to lower taxes: parts 1 and 2
Don't be afraid to try this strategy
By Mira Fin
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/a-great-way-to-lower-taxes-part-2/

AdWeek, MediaWeek, BrandWeek
Own Up to the Truth
Tough lessons await the 'accidental owners' of today's newspapers
Sept 20, 2010
By Neil Heyside and Michael Epstein
http://www.adweek.com/aw/content_display/community/columns/other-columns/e3i188fd3103facd85e4d13a5356474cf69

Colorado Energy News
IN-DEPTH: Renewable Project Finance - How to Decide Whether to Use Investment or Production Tax Credits
September 14th, 2010
http://coloradoenergynews.com/2010/09/in-depth-renewable-project-finance-how-to-decide-whether-to-use-investment-or-production-tax-credits/

Aurora Business Development Council newsletter and website
Cutting Corners, Not Paying Attention
Will Cost Employers More In the Long-Run
Hungry for revenue, Feds and state cracking down more than before
by Sarah Thoemke

9/3/10
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2010/Newsletter_09_2010/HR_ClassifyingEmployees_Thoemke.html

Planet Profit Report
Renewable project finance
Developers need to consider the carrots -- and pick the best one for them
By Greg Pfahl
Aug. 24, 2010
http://www.planetprofitreport.com/index.php/articles/renewable-project-finance/

Renewable Energy World
ITC or PTC for Your Renewable Energy Project?
Conducting a thorough analysis of your project is key to helping you make a decision.
by Greg Pfahl, CPA
Published: July 19, 2010
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2010/07/itc-or-ptc-for-your-renewable-energy-project

PBS/MediaShift
The Case for Turning Around Print Media Companies
By Michael J. Epstein and Neil Heyside, CRG Partners
http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2010/07/the-case-for-turning-around-print-media-companies195.html

ColoradoBiz
Three keys to making your business stand out
For access to capital, bridge the financial information gap
By Doug Askam
6.8.10
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/three-keys-to-making-your-business-stand-out/

Fort Worth Business Press
Business owners need to bridge information gap
By Doug Askam
June 07, 2010
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12700

Aurora Business Development Council newsletter, website
R&D Tax Credits: Not Just for Big Companies
Who Should Use the Credit?
by Lawrence J. Knutson, CPA/ABV
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2010/Newsletter_05_2010/RnDTaxCredits_Knutson.html

American Bankruptcy Institute Journal
Inside the Turnaround of Pilgrim's Pride
By William Snyder, CRG Partners
http://www.crgpartners.com/files/news/ABI Byline Feature 4.10.WKS.pdf

ColoradoBiz
Questions from the SEC? Dont panic!
It's just a sign of the times
By Jim Brendel
04.27.2010
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/questions-from-the-sec-dont-panic/

Fort Worth Business Press
Increased review from the SEC is a sign of the times
BY JAMES BRENDEL
April 26, 2010
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12439

Boulder County Business Report
How one company grew despite the recession
By AJ Steger
http://www.bcbr.com/article.asp?id=51166

ColoradoBiz
R&D tax credits: Not just for big companies
They can even save the little guys money
By Lawrence Knutson
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/rd-tax-credits-not-just-for-big-companies/

Fort Worth BusinessPress
R&D tax credits: No need to leave money on the table
BY LAWRENCE KNUTSON
April 19, 2010
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=12389

ColoradoBiz
Nine ways to prime your pump in 2010
With the worst behind us, plan for growth
By AJ Steger
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/nine-ways-to-prime-your-pump-in-2010/

Aurora Business Development Council newsletter, website
With the Worst Behind Us, Businesses Need to Plan for Growth
Survey reveals 9 ways to prime your pump in 2010
by AJ Steger
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2010/Newsletter_04_2010/PlanForBusinessGrowth.html

ColoradoBiz
HR is more than just the holiday party planner
Seven reasons why human resources should sit at the strategic table
By Sarah Thoemke
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/hr-is-more-than-just-the-holiday-party-planner/

ColoradoBiz
From caution to strategic action: part II
How one company grew despite the recession
By AJ Steger
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/from-caution-to-strategic-action-part-ii/

Boulder County Business Report
Breaking rules to thrive in stagnant market
By A.J. Steger
http://www.bcbr.com/article.asp?id=104004

ColoradoBiz
Save the family from the family business
It brings a messy dynamic to the workplace and the dinner table
By Kent McSparran
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/save-the-family-from-the-family-business/

ColoradoBiz
Turn your balance sheet into an ATM
How strategies focused on inventory, customers and vendors can provide you added liquidity
By Joanne Baginski
Posted 01.31.2010
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/turn-your-balance-sheet-into-an-atm/

SmartPros website and national newsletter
Negotiating Through the State Tax Maze
By William Mueldener
January 5, 2010 (SmartPros) -- You need to know your taxable presence in other states.
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x68501.xml

ColoradoBiz
How to turn a clean tech idea into reality
Pass go, proceed directly to venture capital
By Greg Pfahl
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/how-to-turn-a-clean-tech-idea-into-reality/

Colorado Energy News
Clean Tech Open Post Script - How the Competition Prepared Startups for the Real World
It helped some startups skip angel stage and go straight to venture funds
By Greg Pfahl
http://coloradoenergynews.com/2010/01/clean-tech-open-post-script-how-the-competition-prepared-companies-for-the-real-world/

ColoradoBiz
Finding your way through the state-tax maze
Expansion's fun, but the taxes next door can bite
By William Mueldener
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/finding-your-way-through-the-state-tax-maze/

ColoradoBiz
From caution to strategic action
How one company broke the rules to thrive in a stagnant market
By AJ Steger
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/from-caution-to-strategic-action/

SmartPros.com
OP/ED: International Accounting Standards: Why They Might Not Be For Us (Part 2 of 2)
By Jim Brendel
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x68293.xml

Peoria Magazines InterBusiness Issues November 2009
Six Keys to Successful Change
How to make business performance meet objectives
by Sean McBride
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2009/nov/six-keys-successful-change

SmartPros.com
OP/ED: International Accounting Standards: Why They Might Not Be For Us (Part 1 of 2)
December 2, 2009 (SmartPros) -- Mantra for 'high quality standards' may be troublesome for US companies.
By Jim Brendel
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x68297.xml

TechJournal South
Join the conversation on adopting international accounting standards
December 8, 2009
By Jim Brendel
http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=8622

TechJournal South
International accounting standards: Why they might not be for us
December 7, 2009
By Jim Brendel
http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=8615

ColoradoBiz12.01.2009
International accounting standards: why they might not be for us
They could mean more expense and hassle for U.S. companies
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/international-accounting-standards-why-they-might-not-be-for-us/

ColoradoBiz

The Pandoras Box of international accounting standards
Costs, complexity -- and litigation
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/the-pandoras-box-of-international-accounting-standards/

ProducersWeb
It's easy to overlook these six estate planning basics
By Carl "Skip" Rapp, CEO, Executor's Resource
http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=16f99b01e48a0c540490b250a07b811a

ColoradoBiz
International accounting standards: why they might not be for us
They could mean more expense and hassle for U.S. companies
By Jim Brendel
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/international-accounting-standards-why-they-might-not-be-for-us/

Six keys to making change: It's tough, but smart business owners know it's necessary
By Sean McBride

Chapter of American Business Women's Association (newsletter)

ColoradoBiz (10.13.2009)
Six keys to making change
It's tough, but smart business owners know it's necessary
By Sean McBride
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/six-keys-to-making-change/

Inventor's Digest (online and print)
Business at the speed of light
Make technology work for your bottom line
By Kent McSparran
http://www.inventorsdigest.com/?p=2217

ColoradoBiz

The single most important question for business success
It's the one we ask least often
By Chuck Blakeman
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/the-single-most-important-question-for-business-success/

RenewableEnergy World
Recent IPO Activity Puts Wind Back into Renewable Energy Sails
Going public sometimes is the only choice.
by Greg Pfahl, Hein & Associates LLP

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/search?keywords=By+Greg+Pfahl&ss

ColoradoBiz: Five simple steps to finding out what your customers really think
Easy -to-use online surveys can give you new insight
By Stu Perlmeter
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/five-simple-steps-to-finding-out-what-your-customers-really-think/

Colorado Energy News
Recent IPO Activity Puts Wind in the Alternative Energy Sails
Going public sometimes is the only choice
By Greg Pfahl
http://coloradoenergynews.com/2009/11/recent-ipo-activity-puts-wind-back-into-alternative-energy-sails/

ColoradoBiz
Alt-energy companies buoyed by public bucks
Sometimes IPOs are the only answer -- and the best one
By Greg Pfahl
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/alt-energy-companies-buoyed-by-public-bucks/

Producer's Web
Successful advisors keep it all in the family
By Carl "Skip" Rapp, CEO, Executor's Resource
Featured Expert: Trust Services for Estate Planning
http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=9f5882e174fbe118dc00dcb9459a79af

ColoradoBiz
More money to banks and nothing for the little guy
Big corps get bailed out while small business goes begging
By Chuck Blakeman
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/more-money-to-banks-and-nothing-for-the-little-guy/

ColoradoBiz
Make more money in less time: serve, dont sell
We all want to buy, but nobody wants to be sold anything
By Chuck Blakeman
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/make-more-money-in-less-time-serve-dont-sell/

Producer'sWeb.com
10 tips for discussing the big inevitable with clients
By Carl "Skip" Rapp, CEO, Executor's Resource
Featured Expert: Trust Services for Estate Planning
http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=eebcd99c541db8359e1e43940863c201

ColoradoBiz
How to make your website foreign business-friendly
Do you have a world-class strategy, or is the global market just for your competitors?
By Valerie Steinier
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/how-to-make-your-web-site-foreign-business-friendly/

Aurora Business Development Center-BizBeat Newsletter
What Your Business is Worth and How You Make it Worth More
Calculate the lifetime value of your customers
by Kevin Custer
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2009/Newsletter_09_2009/Business_Worth.html

ColoradoBiz
How to make your business worth more
Calculate the lifetime value of your customers
By Kevin Custer
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/how-to-make-your-business-worth-more/

SmartPros (website and newsletter)
The Speed of Change - When Information Systems Need Improvement
By Kent McSparran
August 26, 2009 (SmartPros) -- Monthly reports are no longer adequate to manage business.
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x67456.xml

ColoradoBiz
Keeping up with the speed of change
You can't outrun technology -- so make it work for you
By Kent McSparran
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/keeping-up-with-the-speed-of-change/

TechJournal South

Keep your business abreast of the speed of change
By Kent McSparran
http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=8032

ProducersWEB
An executor planning event serves client, generates referrals
By Carl "Skip" Rapp
http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?tk=2,f,28435,home&adcID=bfdd108e2bfa50359465ed08f841f9e6

ProducersWEB
Young celebrity deaths underline need for executor planning services
By Carl "Skip" Rapp
http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=59a0696a5a9cbf859169ad51fbedc67a&uID=9caeecaa081a06ca7a6c043eacf8b993

Boulder County Business Report (print and online)
Strengthen your business without spending money
By AJ Steger
http://www.bcbr.com/article.asp?id=100837

Aurora Business Development Center-BizBeat Newsletter
10 Ways to Strengthen Your Business Without Spending Money
by AJ Steger

http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2009/Newsletter_07_2009/10 Ways to improve your business without spending money.html

ColoradoBiz
10 ways to improve your business without spending money
How to "hug" your customers and lead with balance
By AJ Steger
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/10-ways-to-improve-your-business-without-spending-money/

Aurora Business Development Center June Biz-Beat newsletter
How a Recession-Induced Paralysis
Can Affect Your Business Banking Relationship
Taking a proactive approach in response to market change
by Joanne A. Baginski
http://www.aurorabdc.com/BizBeat_2009/Newsletter_06_2009/joanne_baginski2.html

Producer'sWeb.com
Why every client needs a letter of instruction
By Carl "Skip" Rapp
CEO, Executor's Resource, Inc.
Featured Expert: Trust Services for Estate Planning

Executor's Resource.com
Questions to ask in a legacy interview
A guide for capturing your familys important stories

TechJournal South
How recession-induced paralysis can affect your bank relationship
May 21, 2009
By Joanne A. Baginski
http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=7476

Institute of Management Accountants (Newsletter, website)
Hitting the Panic Button: How Business Owners Should Deal with the Downturn
By Kent McSparran, EKS&H Business Consulting
April 2009
http://accounting.smartpros.com/x66022.xml
With a network of about 60,000 professionals, IMA provides a dynamic forum for management
accounting and financial professionals to develop and advance their careers through its Certified
Management Accountant (CMA) program, cutting-edge professional research and practice
development education, networking, and the advocacy of the highest ethical and professional
practices.

ProducersWeb.com
The greatest story never told: Your client's
By Carl "Skip" Rapp, Executor's Resource, Inc.

May 2009
http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=bf65722929eeacc8dd8391d31e8402c3&uID=9caeecaa081a06ca7a6c043eacf8b993

ColoradoBiz
Hope is no longer a business strategy
How recession-induced paralysis can hurt your bank relationship

May 2009

By Joanne Baginski
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/hope-is-no-longer-a-business-strategy/

Wealth Management Exchange
Estate Planning: The Crucial Choice Of An Executor
By Carl "Skip" Rapp, CEO, Executor's Resource, Inc.

May 2009

ProducersWEB

Five steps for choosing an executor

By Carl "Skip" Rapp

Executor's Resource, Inc.(March 2009)

http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=8b723403588365616f1a8ef202eafa88

TechJournal South

Dont make six common mistakes in a recession

February 10, 2009

By Kent McSparran

http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=6898

ColoradoBiz Magazine

Dont make six common mistakes in a recession

These times identify the best leaders

By Kent McSparran

http://www.cobizmag.com/acg-denver/category/member-articles/

McGraw Hill/Colorado Construction

Feature Story - March 2009

Punchlist Commentary

Hitting the Panic Button: What Kind of Leader Are You?

Determine if you are a Strangler, Victim, Kamikaze or Balance Leader

By Kent McSparran

http://colorado.construction.com/features/archive/2009/0903_feature3.asp

BizBeat Newsletter Feb. 2009

Aurora Business Development Center

Hitting the Panic Button

How business owners should deal with the downturn

by Kent McSparran

http://www.aurorasbdc.com/BizBeat_2009/Newsletter_02_2009/Newsletter_02_2009.htm

No matter how long the recession lasts, it's important for your business to make a plan. First and foremost don't panic and check your optimism gauge. The author offers some insightful suggestions.

bMighty.com

Practical Technology Expertise for Growing Companies

Crisis Survival Kit: 6 Recession Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make

Posted by Benjamin Tomkins Thursday, Feb 19, 2009

Owning a business is challenging in good times, but the leading a business through a recession pushes you to your limits (and beyond). It's easy to misstep and right there's no margin for error. Here are 6 common mistakes that business owners make during recessions -- be warned.

Optimism is a business owner's most valuable instinct according to Kent McSparran of EKS&H, a Denver-based accounting and business advisory firm. But that optimism has a dark side that can lead businesses to ruin if business owners don't sidestep a number of gaffes common in recessionary times. McSparran offers his list of 6 mistakes to avoid:

ColoradoBiz Magazine

Hitting the panic button

How business owners should deal with the downturn

By Kent McSparran

http://www.cobizmag.com/articles/hitting-the-panic-button/

TechJournal South

Are you a strangler, victim, kamikaze or balance leader?

January 13, 2009

By Kent McSparran

http://www.techjournalsouth.com/news/article.html?item_id=6734

ProducersWeb

Sixty minutes to a better prepared estate

By Carl "Skip" Rapp

Executor's Resource, Inc.

http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=c5824e2c0423925ca6aef791ce5eabbc

ProducersWeb

Estate and legacy essentials, Pt. 2: Digging into the details

By Carl "Skip" Rapp, Executor's Resource, Inc.

http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?adcID=611bff936a637aba4ece1629b27ca5f4

ProducersWeb

Estate and legacy essentials, Pt. 1: What key documents do my clients need?

By Carl "Skip" Rapp, Executor's Resource, Inc.

http://www.producersweb.com/r/ERI/d/contentFocus/?tk=2,f,22715,home&adcID=3916d8720c0fd27ae66a88cd64dd88bd

Constructor Magazine

By Jon Lindstrom & Stan F. Buerger, HRH Insurance
Just Keep Your Shirt On: Good GL Policies Havent Gone Away