Growth is often viewed as proof that everything is working. Sales are increasing. Customers are asking for more. New opportunities are emerging. But growth can also reveal where an organization is not prepared.... Read More
A few weeks ago, I got a call that wasn't really about design. It was about damage control. A small business owner had created a logo using AI. On the surface, it looked great. Then reality set in.... Read More
Withholding is easy, but estimated tax payments may save you a penalty! Understanding how estimated quarterly tax payments work can help prevent an unexpected tax bill or potential underpayment penalty.... Read More
Every day, somewhere in Indiana, a student chooses a program, an employer makes a hiring decision and a state dollar gets invested in a training pathway. ... Read More
Every generation eventually reaches a moment when the world quietly shifts beneath their feet. Often, that moment arrives in a dimly lit restaurant. They open the menu, glance down at the text, and realize something unsettling: they can’t decide what to order, because they have no idea what the words say.... Read More
"Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else," Peter Drucker is known to have said. In the ever increasingly fast paced world of today, being an effective manager of your time continues to be an essential element for, not only your success and well-being, but the growth of your company.... Read More
Labor Day started in the late-1800s to honor workers’ contributions to the American economy and society. Here in Carmel, and at thousands of companies throughout the country, honoring workers’ contributions isn’t just a once-a-year kind of thing.... Read More
For many young investors, traditional wealth-building feels impossible. Saving a few hundred dollars monthly seems insignificant next to social media's overnight success stories. This fuels a gambling mentality!... Read More
Overdose Awareness Day is observed annually on August 31. It’s a time to remember and honor the lives we have lost and spend time together in community.... Read More
In business, when a strategy stops producing results, strong leaders do not double down on what is not working. They reassess. They adapt. They innovate. That same mindset is increasingly relevant as Indiana addresses complex challenges like youth mental health and resilience.... Read More
When the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies last year, it confirmed an ongoing shift: consumers are far more likely to tap a smartphone than reach for spare change. By the end of the decade, 6 billion people worldwide are expected to use digital wallets, according to Juniper Research.... Read More
When a biomanufacturer recently chose Richmond for its next investment, it wasn’t by accident. Companies today are looking for more than available land—they want connectivity, reliability, and a community that can support long-term growth. In Wayne County, we’ve worked hard to build exactly that kind of environment.... Read More
If you are considering early retirement, what planning needs to be done to make sure you are prepared to support yourself for the rest of your life?... Read More
Most small business owners make their biggest decisions alone. They decide when to borrow, expand, hire, or launch a new venture without a trusted group of experienced people asking the questions that could change the outcome.... Read More
While many legacy service industries have historically operated at a slower pace, the reality is that we are living in an Amazon world, and customers expect a frictionless, transparent experience... Read More
Some of the biggest decisions of my career took months of analysis. The decision to build a technology company in Indiana took one evening.... Read More
What’s the best approach for regional economic growth as we approach the third decade in the 21st century? Hard data tells us a surprisingly different story about where real lasting and durable jobs can actually come from.... Read More
If you’ve established a 529 college savings account for a child or family member, reviewing the account regularly ensures your strategy keeps pace with that rapidly approaching college start date.... Read More
When you live in a place long enough, it’s easy to believe you know it.... Read More
Two hundred and fifty years ago, America's founders signed a document knowing they would never live to see the nation they envisioned. They made decisions whose benefits would belong entirely to future generations.... Read More
