Conexus Indiana has been charting Indiana’s digital transformation journey for the last two years with the help of Indiana’s advanced manufacturing and logistics industries. By working with Conexus Indiana to report where they are on this journey and what resources they need to accelerate it, the state’s makers and movers have helped to improve Indiana’s prospects in these rapidly changing industries. ... Read More
In one of his fables, Aesop’s coined the phrase “leave well enough alone.” Though his commentary and usage of the phrase centered around a fox and a hedgehog, the expression is well-suited for the new proposed changes to the SECURE Act that will impact distributions to IRA inheritors. ... Read More
As Central Indiana employers struggle to fill open positions, there’s an often-overlooked labor pool that could help fill workforce gaps. Thousands of Hoosiers with disabilities are unemployed – and the business community can play a critical role in addressing the disparity.... Read More
A website project is not the time to bring all the bells and whistles your development and leadership teams can drum up—it's time to make strategic decisions.... Read More
While 2021 brought back some of our pre-pandemic norms, such as having employees back in offices in various forms, the pandemic continued its effects on the labor shortages and employee turnover we saw throughout 2020. Businesses across our country and globe struggled to keep their employees satisfied and engaged, or even retain them, as well as find new employees to make up their company base.... Read More
Early in 2022, Alex Morozov, Founder and CEO of Carmel-based Swan Software Solutions and a Ukrainian-American, suspected war was coming to his homeland. He sent a strong message to the nearly 150 employees who work for Swan from Ukraine, encouraging them to move to safety and offering financial help to do so.... Read More
Avoiding the urge to sell stocks during a market downturn is generally a good strategy, as downturns tend to be short-lived. The recovery can happen quickly and often when the outlook appears the worst. However, there is one tax strategy that might be useful during times like these, tax-loss harvesting. ... Read More
Do you recall how exciting it was when you turned 16 and could drive? What none of us realized at that age was how our parent’s insurance premium significantly increased when they added their newly licensed 16-year-old to their policy. If you are a parent of older teenagers, you have experienced the same shock.... Read More
You may remember playing the childhood game called “telephone.” For those who may be unfamiliar, it involved a circle of kids whispering the same message from one to another and laughing uproariously at how much it changed by the time it reached the originator. In childhood, that’s fun. In business, it’s deadly.... Read More
March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to increase public awareness of the needs and potential of all people with developmental disabilities. The awareness month also highlights a time to provide encouragement and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve self-sufficiency and independence.... Read More
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially established March as National Disability Awareness Month. Today, 35 years later, I reflect on the past and look toward the future. I see a lot of great things that have happened, but I am worried.... Read More
Did you know Social Security has provided a six-month “mulligan” for those between full retirement age and 70? Of course, decisions are always easier when you have a “do-over” option!... Read More
Most companies are constantly seeking new market segments as potential customers for their products or services. Rarely, however, do they consider one that can be surprisingly cost-effective: the people who stopped doing business with you.... Read More
Nonprofits, by their very definition, work to improve quality of life for others either in their own community or at a state, national, or even international level. This dedication to the greater good and the advancement of public interest is no small task, especially for organizations that are often short staffed with employees who find themselves wearing multiple hats each and every day.... Read More
In recent years, there have been several ways in which healthcare providers have sought to integrate the latest technology into patient care. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen many of these trends escalate and many will continue to impact the healthcare industry.... Read More
You’ve probably heard the old saying that the only way a bank will lend money is if you can prove you don’t really need it. The business loan underwriting process can seem frustrating, but there’s good reason behind it and ways you can help it move more quickly.... Read More
We have all experienced that dreadful feeling watching the digital price meter at the pump going higher by the second. Why is gas suddenly so expensive? How does the price increase Hoosiers are experiencing compare to other states?... Read More
For many business owners, tax time equals stress. It’s not only added work in the first quarter but also added anxiety wondering whether cash will be due to the federal government on April 15. Here are six tax strategies to think about this year that could reduce future tax payments for any business owner.... Read More
2022 is already keeping its promise to be another year of high change. As businesses nationwide grapple with the fallout of The Great Resignation, new COVID variants, ever-changing technology and the growing expectations of the workforce, some will rise to the challenge and others won’t. ... Read More
d a particular approach when faced with making a quick decision. He called it the 40/70 rule. He would strive to not make a decision with less than 40% of the information needed, then ultimately make the decision when he had at most, 70% of the information.... Read More
