Fulfillment doesn’t simply refer to one of the key business process outsourcing services we provide. It also describes our objective in serving our clients. We create solid relationships by fulfilling not just their business objectives, but also by fulfilling their needs for problem-solving and their customers’ needs for confidence.... Read More
I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a friend, and a neighbor. I am an MBA graduate with professional distinctions and awards. I am the CEO of a not-for-profit organization. Oh, and I'm also a former felon. Which label do you think many people still associate first with me? Which label continues to deprive me of opportunity more than 25 years after the fact?... Read More
Your employer has a plan to provide a portion of your compensation via company stock. Is this a good deal? It can be! However, it is important to familiarize yourself with how the different forms of equity compensation work in order to maximize your potential return and minimize your tax implications. Let's examine a couple of common company stock compensation plans.... Read More
Digital payments have seen an uptick on campuses and beyond as a preferred form of payment. According to the Pew Research Center, 41% of Americans say none of their purchases in a typical week are paid for using cash. This statistic is up from 29% in 2018 and 24% in 2015, reflecting an accelerating preference for contactless transactions.... Read More
I’ve had the opportunity to work on more fascinating projects than I deserve. You’d probably be stunned to learn some of the things I was paid to (successfully) accomplish. One of my favorites had an audacious goal of making communities feel more connected.... Read More
“Do what you have always done and you’ll get what you have always got,” Sue Knight is quoted as saying. Product or rate pricing is one of, if not the leading issue for the ongoing success of your company or firm. If it is too high, you will lose clients; if it is too low, it might be difficult to keep up with the demand and/or you might not make a profit. If your price/rate is somewhere in between, your business is fortunate. Yet, prices are dynamic, not static.... Read More
Last summer, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters that spiking mortgage rates would help "reset" a red-hot housing sector. "I'd say if you are a homebuyer, somebody or a young person looking to buy a home, you need a bit of a reset," he said.... Read More
Life is busy, and not enough of us prioritize our personal finances. I have good news! You can move from “flying by the seat of your pants” to confidently being in control without a huge time commitment. It’s all about working smarter, not harder. ... Read More
Earlier this spring, an Associated Press story painted a bleak picture of the future of community colleges, but that picture doesn’t represent the bright future and growing opportunities students in Indiana have when they choose Ivy Tech Community College.... Read More
If you’re focused on getting the word about your company, brand, or personal profile, you may be missing the importance of creating a partnership with your local TV station or a broadcast media group owner.... Read More
The successful replacement of an aging health care facility requires thoughtful answers to two questions: Where should it be located, and how do you continue to provide care to those affected by a change in location? On their face, these questions sound simple enough. However, those who work in the health care development space know that simple questions often pair with complicated answers. ... Read More
One of the most important banks doing business in the Hoosier state doesn’t have a single retail customer, and you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, one of 11 regional banks across the nation operated as...... Read More
If you are looking for a safe and tax-efficient way to save for education, here are three reasons to look at Indiana’s CollegeChoice 529 Plan. ... Read More
What’s the status of the tech industry in Indiana? As the world continues to inexorably move into the Fourth Industrial Age, news is more than good in the Hoosier state, with thousands of new high-impact tech jobs on deck or being created. ... Read More
I’ve been told the automated smart technology our team designs and installs for clients is like creating a sort of Disneyland for adults. There’s wow factor with endless ideas. Yet in the midst of all the action, there’s a reality. Automation isn’t just an attractive feature. It positively impacts the bottom line and is why many commercial business owners are taking a look at the options.... Read More
Not that long ago, Americans were able to disagree fairly and politely. But in a highly opinionated era and depersonalization through social media, a single word, phrase, or contentious spokesperson has the power to turn the smallest hiccup into open viral warfare. ... Read More
This spring, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report that revealed, once again, an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The latest numbers show that one in every 36 American children has been diagnosed with autism, an increase from one in every 68 a decade ago. Twenty years ago, the incidence was estimated to be one in every 150 children.... Read More
While on vacation, I got caught in a poolside conversation about money, as one does when they’re a financial planner. The conversation was about a wealthy family friend who gifted each of their adult children an 8-figure sum of money and how one of the children has already spent the multi-million dollar gift.... Read More
So maybe you didn’t read the headline, or it piqued your curiosity. Granted, it’s a bit like some of the “clickbait” stories we see pop up in our news feeds. However, in this instance, the headlined instructions are appropriate since one of its intended audiences is a younger generation... Read More
Solar has become one of the most popular additions to the roofing industry, allowing homeowners to protect their wallets and the environment simultaneously by investing in an alternative form of energy. Solar systems are made of thin photovoltaic sheets that lay on or replace existing shingles on a roof. The shingles absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity, allowing homeowners to save on electric bills. ... Read More
