Perspectives

No, you didn’t read it wrong. Nor was the headline a rare typo by the nimble Inside INdiana Business crew. I have a new gas meter … and I’m kind of proud.... Read More

In a constantly evolving world, where challenges arise daily and situations change quickly, this timeless truth remains: everyone has something to learn, and everyone has something to teach.... Read More

Completing the Purposeful Living Units Serve (PLUS) program was pivotal for me. Offered to women at Indiana’s Rockville prison, PLUS is a cognitive behavioral therapy program that initiated my self-understanding, reflection, and mindset transformation journey.... Read More

Eli Lilly and Co. is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world and is headquartered in Indianapolis. Many Hoosiers, especially those employed by the pharmaceutical giant, which often distributes stock grants as compensation, have been fortunate enough to accumulate sizeable stock positions. ... Read More

The state of Indiana boasts a booming business landscape, with it being home to numerous Fortune 500 companies while also being focused on growing the tech sector and providing endless opportunities to cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship. However, even with a strong business ecosystem, companies in Indiana and nationwide are fighting for market share, putting increased pressure on marketers to prove marketing ROI.... Read More

Our team was reviewing the statistics for a client’s website a few months ago, and the data point that leapt out was the number of daily attempts by hackers to penetrate the site. It averaged in the thousands, and this wasn’t some giant national company.... Read More

Mental health touches all of us, our friends, our families, ourselves. And with the CDC recently reporting an all-time high suicide rate, it’s never been more important to let people know that help is available.... Read More

This week, organizations across the country are observing Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition week. At New Hope of Indiana, it’s a time when we renew our commitment to supporting a workforce that plays a critical role in our society:  serving as primary caregivers for people with disabilities. ... Read More

Planning for taxes never ceases. Whether you are a business owner, independent contractor, or a company employee, tax planning is a year-round endeavor. One component of that planning is estimated tax payments. But who needs to pay them? How much needs to be paid? And, when are they due? ... Read More

As a certified health coach, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how to help employees improve chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and obesity. The dynamic partnership through an employer health center in downtown Indianapolis allows me to work with employees one-on-one to empower them to take control of their health and transform their lives. I’m in the background providing motivation and cheering on employees every step of the way.... Read More

As a foundation that supports many nonprofit organizations, Ball Brothers Foundation has had a front row seat to see how excellent boards have transformed organizations over the years. We strongly believe in the importance of outstanding board governance and leadership, as good boards have a profound effect on an organization's ability to serve its constituents and adapt to meet changing community needs.... Read More

In the movie Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt as coach Billy Beane, data-based decisions were shown to work out very well for organizations. Beane used certain performance metrics to try and predict success for the Oakland A’s baseball team, as well as minimize his costs for hiring players. Long story short, it worked.... Read More

Nonprofit organizations are not unlike individuals, they are constantly looking to the future and often stressed about how their “lives” are going. What could they do differently to improve? A great deal is externally focused when the answers they need may be internal. In fact, the answers are already there, but how much you will GRASP is TBD.... Read More

After a lengthy pandemic-induced pause, Hoosiers will soon be required to start repaying their student loans. Interest starts accruing again on September 1 and then in October payments resume for borrowers across Indiana for the first time in more than three years.  ... Read More

Did you know that Indianapolis has nine sister cities, including Taipei in Taiwan, Cologne in Germany and Campinas in Brazil? What about the state of Indiana? Well, the Hoosiers have a new trans-Atlantic relative – a part of the UK called the Thames Estuary.... Read More

If one of your company’s challenges is installing or servicing technical equipment in the field, I know at least one thing that’s been interfering with your sleep more often than usual. That one thing is staffing. More specifically, being able to respond to your customers’ needs for providing service at their locations. ... Read More

When people ask me what excites me most about my upcoming retirement, I tell them I’ll finally have a chance to organize my sock drawer. The expressions I receive in return suggest I must not have understood the question.... Read More

Did you know federal income tax credits and incentives are available for energy-efficient home improvements? The new program created within the Inflation Reduction Act, passed last summer, is (partially) live. Don’t pass up the thousands of dollars the program could save you!... Read More

Libraries represent community, connectedness, and until recently, inclusion. Libraries are places to get lost: within the pages of a great book. They are windows to the world of exploration, and can be a safe haven for children as they are exploring boundaries, relating to others, and discovering other cultures.... Read More

Thousands of Hoosiers face periodic financial challenges, a reality recently exacerbated by inflation and economic recovery from the pandemic. As an operator of a licensed small-dollar lender in Indiana, I see the difference that access to short-term, small-dollar credit makes for my customers – helping many to manage obligations and overcome periodic bumps in the road, from occasional changes in income and life circumstances to emergency expenses.... Read More