Boulder is known for its vibrant tech scene, where entrepreneurs and innovators create cutting-edge solutions for the world’s problems. But what happens when we need to step out and unplug? Meet Ara Howard, founder of Dojo4, one of Boulder’s first start-up software companies, which recently closed its doors after nearly 15 years of success. Ara (pronounced Ae-Rah) is not your typical tech mogul. He grew up off-grid in Palmer, Alaska, where he learned to appreciate the beauty of art, nature, and “honest, simple living.” Howard (left), co-founder of one of Boulder’s first start-up... Read More

1. Bookkeeping $25-100/hr You don’t have to have an extensive knowledge of math to be a bookkeeper; learn the basics of QuickBooks and you’ll be able to offer your services to anyone. 2. Virtual Assistant $25-150/hr Virtual assistant jobs usually consist of basic, but time consuming tasks that companies want delegated elsewhere, including customer service, admin, or emailing clients. 3. Data entry $15-35/hr Data entry is easy and requires little skill other than transferring data, which makes it more competitive to get a job in this field. 4. Customer Service Representative $15-40/hr Having... Read More

After a brief shut down of dispensaries, they have been deemed essential, with many offering curbside pickup to prevent people from coming inside. However, being a cash-only business, there have been some fears over handling money. Now, under Colorado’s emergency ruling, customers will be allowed to pay for marijuana online to prevent handling cash on either side of the transaction. “We have an opportunity to prove that cannabis businesses can run these operations and do so effectively under extremely dire circumstances,” said Morgan Fox, a spokesman for the Denver-based National Cannabis... Read More