• Putting out fires, herding cats, call it what you want; there’s always something that needs attention when you run a small business. The frustrating reality is there’s never enough time or money to do everything you want—or need—to do, even when you want to do it. Particularly when it comes to offering health coverage to

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  • Fort Collins 2025 Holiday Shopping Guide

    Welcome to the Fort Collins Business Digest Holiday Shopping Guide! This guide is your essential resource for finding the perfect gifts while championing the local businesses that make Fort Collins unique. By choosing to shop local this holiday season, you’re directly contributing to the vitality and growth of our community while finding unique gifts that

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  • Schneider’s Schnitzel Service

    Ted Schneider, after 15 years running Moe’s Original BBQ in Fort Collins, reopened the location at 181 N. College Avenue as Schneider’s Schnitzel Service, offering a blend of German and Midwest comfort food. Inspired by his grandfather’s service station, the restaurant celebrates nostalgia and craftsmanship, featuring dishes like schnitzel and Brisket Kielbasa in a fast-casual…

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  • Hiring Gen Z in Fort Collins: What Local Employers Need to Know in 2026

    Northern Colorado employers are facing a hiring crunch. Learn how to attract and retain Gen Z workers in Fort Collins with strategies tailored to today’s job-seeker-driven market.

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  • Thriving This Holiday Season — Even When Things Seem Uncertain

    The holidays are approaching fast — but so are government shutdowns, economic jitters, and a general feeling of uncertainty. For small business owners in Fort Collins and across Northern Colorado, this season might feel more stressful than joyful. Here’s the good news: you can still win the holidays. You don’t need perfect conditions to drive

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  • As the weather cools down, so do spending patterns—and smart local businesses are already making the pivot. Here in Fort Collins, we typically see a few key trends kick in around mid-September: According to the National Retail Federation, for the last several years, approximately 2 out of every 5 holiday shoppers have started browsing and

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  • Fort Collins Commercial Real Estate

    Commercial real estate in Fort Collins is leaning towards the tenent at the moment.

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  • Surge in New Business Filings: What Fort Collins Entrepreneurs Should Know in Mid-2025

    Entrepreneurial energy is back in Colorado—with a 19 percent surge in new business filings in the second quarter of 2025 compared to a year earlier, signaling a strong rebound for aspiring entrepreneurs across the state.

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  • From the Coast to the Foothills: Why West Coast Startups Are Tapping Into Northern Colorado’s Ecosystem

    Discover why Fort Collins is becoming a go-to destination for startups relocating from California and Oregon. Explore the local tech scene, cost advantages, lifestyle perks, and a startup toolkit to get you plugged in fast.

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  • Discover practical AI tools and strategies for Fort Collins small businesses. Learn cost-effective ways to implement artificial intelligence and stay competitive in Northern Colorado’s market.

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Quote of the week

“Treat your employees exactly as you want them to treat your best customers.” – Steven R. Covey