Business Growth: By Asking Why?
It starts at a young age for everyone. Children begin asking the universal question: Why? They have a huge desire to learn more in order to understand more. Their need to ask questions overrides any c... Read More
Perspectives
Four Reasons to Be Concerned About Who is Monitoring Your Email
To the surprise of some, this article is not about privacy or security in the workplace or at home. It’s really a much simpler concept, which for some reason is being overlooked. With that in mind,... Read More
FAQs of a Financial Planner
As a financial planner, I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard, “I think we’re making good decisions, but I don’t really know.” In that situation, it’s hard to feel confident you are doing th... Read More
Mental Health & Heart Health: They Go Together
Even before the COVID pandemic, Hoosiers were facing a mental health crisis, quickly rising in rankings to 45th out of 50 states for prevalence of mental health problems and access to quality care, ac... Read More
Why Difficult Conversations Matter
Many people fear broaching the subject of race and even avoid having this difficult conversation. We’re scared of making matters worse, feeling attacked or criticized, coming across as ignorant or une... Read More
Looking to Achieve Business Results in 2022? Then You Need a New Strategic Plan!
For the past 18 months, your leaders and their teams have been using a “heads down,” tactical approach to getting today’s work done and done well. Now, whether back in the office or in a hybrid work e... Read More
Hoosier Entrepreneurs: How the Small Business Administration Can Help You Succeed
It’s an understatement to say that COVID-19 has made a devastating impact on Hoosier small businesses. From Mass Ave Toys to North End BBQ and everything in between, the small businesses the state onc... Read More
Should I Invest in Bitcoin or Other Cryptocurrencies?
Similar to politics, investing in cryptocurrency can be a controversial topic with passion and unwavering certainty on both sides of the issue. The more you research and understand an investment idea,... Read More
Everybody Counts: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is Critical to a Better Future for All
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) awareness is at an all-time high, thanks in part to social justice movements such as #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter. While workplaces are heading in the right direct... Read More
Are You Forgetting Your Most Important Audience?
The marketing director worked hard on the new campaign and convinced the CFO to budget extra dollars for the launch. It was an exciting promotion with an impossible-to-ignore offer that was certain to... Read More
What Do Workers Want? 10 Tips to Attract and Retain Employees
Do you feel it? The marketplace has shifted from employer-driven to employee-driven. Demand for workers, especially in the hospitality sector, is at an all-time high. It’s definitely a rough time for... Read More
Hispanic Business Council Creates Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses with Conexión
Marion County projects are diversifying their labor pool. None more notably than IU Health's new $1.6 billion hospital campus, awarding 25% participation in design and construction projects to certifi... Read More
Child Tax Credit: Opt Out or Take the Money?
If you are a parent receiving your Child Tax Credit as monthly payments in advance of filing your 2021 tax return, be cautious. You may be required to pay some or all of the money back to the federal... Read More
Don’t Sit on the Fence; Buy It and the House
If you have been considering buying a home and you’re on the fence, it’s time to get off it and own the home it surrounds. There has never been a better time to get preapproved for a first mortgage. T... Read More
Starting a Small Business? You Need the Right Checking Account
You found your big idea; now it is time to start planning for a successful business launch. Before you open your doors, establishing a small business checking account should be at the top of your to-d... Read More
The Pandemic’s Effects on Women Begs the Question, ‘What’s Next for Working Mothers?’
As the pandemic seemingly winds down, and the world begins to reopen, many may believe we’re on the road to recovery. However, what we’re unfortunately witnessing is another national crisis. Because o... Read More
How Your Business Philanthropy Begins with Your Business
My company, Accutech Systems, calls Muncie, Indiana, home. Launched by my father, Ray, in 1987, we’re proud of our history and have our sights set on the future. Accutech has grown significantly in th... Read More
Tempus Fugit – Time Flies
A little over eighteen years ago, my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world. Later this month, we will be dropping her off for her freshman year of college. Where did the time go?! As I re... Read More
Advantages of the Security Operation Center
As of the date of this article, the number of hacks and their impacts has been growing exponentially. From SolarWinds to Colonial Pipeline to JBS, hacking has increased and impacts the bottom line of... Read More
Let’s Banish the Boring Bio
I’m often asked to write biographies of key executives for company websites, proposals, and similar uses. And all too often, I’m asked to rewrite them because one of those executives insists they must... Read More