When COVID-19 hit in March 2020, companies quickly responded by switching over to a remote workplace, allowing employees to work from home to ensure their safety and wellbeing. What no one expected was how positively the workforce would respond to this change.... Read More
“As the leaders go, so go the people” is an ancient saying that is still applicable today. Leadership qualities are different for everyone. Consider adjusting yours this year.... Read More
Suppose your startup markets an innovative device to improve productivity and profitability for manufacturing operations. Your in-house team of 20 excitedly launched a promotional eblast last week, and the response has been fast and furious. ... Read More
In 2007, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program was created to help public servants pay off their student loans after ten years. Fast forward 15 years, and that program is getting a makeover. Are you eligible? ... Read More
Two weeks ago, the State Budget Committee received another dose of stunning news about the strength of Indiana’s finances: The latest revenue forecast adds $3.3 billion to earlier two-year projections, pushing the state surplus over... Read More
As business professionals, we run on strict schedules. For me, having a daily routine and a schedule I can fall back on has been even more important since the onset of the pandemic. In fact, research shows that doing the same repetitive actions every day not only benefits your physical health, but those actions can also improve your mental health by reducing overall stress levels.... Read More
All too often, our ears deceive us. We hear a word or phrase, make assumptions about the spelling, and then use it ourselves. Sometimes, that results in the use of words that sound identical but actually have vastly different meanings.... Read More
All those year-end tax-planning issues! You only have a few more days to wrap up your tax savings. What do you need to know before saying goodbye to 2021? ... Read More
Lenders are seeing an uptick in loan requests as the pandemic slows. Requests related to mergers and acquisitions are on the rise. It’s a good time for acquisitions for many reasons. Before approaching a lender, carefully consider the risks versus rewards.... Read More
Small businesses are the backbone of a community. The corner coffee shop provides a common, friendly spot to gather and share conversation. The centrally-located market where neighbors go to get their milk, the hair salon that’s been passed down through generations, the brewery where friends meet after work — all essential fibers of the fabric of a neighborhood.... Read More
As the economy begins to recover and businesses start to reopen or transition back to the office, our country has found itself in the middle of an unprecedented labor shortage. Organizations across the United States are struggling to fill gaps within... Read More
How do you measure the overall health of the U.S economy? In 2009, Bedel Financial identified seven key areas that help determine the strength of our economy, and each month, a report is produced called the Bedel Barometer. For the month of November 2021, the Bedel Barometer score is +4.... Read More
If you’re like most people, you think of your local bank as a place to safeguard what you’ve earned and borrow more when you need to. That’s accurate, but the most important role banks play in your community is generating money.... Read More
We experienced Giving Tuesday on the last day of November and December is the time of year when an estimated 30% of charitable giving for the year occurs. In fact, nearly 12% happens in the last three days of December.... Read More
It’s hard to believe the last class to have a complete and normal early education experience (i.e. pre-K and kindergarten) is now in third grade. For our current second grade, first grade, kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students, some or all of their educational experience has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. For almost two years, online learning, quarantining and school closures have become a normal part of their school experience. ... Read More
Change is hard, especially related to potential business disruption. Researchers predict 80% of organizations will migrate to the cloud by 2025. Company leaders hesitant to move from on-site servers to cloud-based systems cite cost, compliance, control and security along with disruption. ... Read More
‘Transitory’ inflation? What’s that? As consumers, we see higher prices on goods and services that we purchase every day. Is this inflation short-lived or are higher prices here to stay? And, what’s the Federal Reserve doing about it? ... Read More
The disagreement grew increasingly intense. His frustration was obvious as he angrily snapped, “I’m the customer! I’m always right!” I didn’t yell back. I simply resigned his business.... Read More
When Hoosiers begin thinking about education and training opportunities after high school, many think first of the traditional four-year college route. Others may think of their local community college or a trade school. One option that many students and families are less familiar with is apprenticeships.... Read More
Tax cut plans are increasingly top of mind for Indiana lawmakers ahead of next year’s legislative session as state revenues continue to surge beyond expectations month after month. ... Read More
