It’s tempting, but is it necessary? It’s available, but do I want the consequences? Is it the right move to improve my financial situation or will it take me down a dark hole? Deciding to take the equity out of your house can have both benefits and pitfalls.... Read More
Recently, Indianapolis hosted nearly 60,000 FFA members from around the country for the National FFA Convention. This convention has been held in Indy for a number of years and will continue to be the host for years to come. The four-day event was alive with students, parents and advisors.... Read More
If you think back to your own personal K-12 experience, was there something that inspired you to grow as a student, motivating you to explore a field that turned into your future career? This happened for me during my senior year when I joined my high school robotics team.... Read More
The Information Age has allowed companies to obtain more accurate data quicker and act on it more effectively. Because of that, planning for the full year would be only part of the planning process for some businesses. Changing those plans sooner, rather than later, could be more helpful, as information becomes available.... Read More
Our healthcare workers and system are in dire need of a “rapid response” — also known in their field as specialized and instant added support — as the pandemic looms on and continues to exacerbate the physical and emotional burdens our frontline workers experience every day. ... Read More
Blame it on supply chain issues! We may be in the middle of the largest supply chain disruption since World War II. What exactly is the “supply chain” and how did we get into this mess? ... Read More
The launch of Contour Airlines’ operations out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) last month was an accomplishment long in the making, a demonstration of what it means to hold onto a vision and plan even in the toughest of times, and the response to something Hoosiers have been requesting for years.... Read More
Who can forget the grocery store experience soon after the pandemic began? Store shelves seemingly went empty overnight. Many food products became impossible to find including canned soups and vegetables, cereal, fruit and especially meat. ... Read More
After living in the house for over fifty years, Harry and Sally's love for the home wasn't the only thing that appreciated – so had the value! Sally's realtor priced it at $750,000. It was time to paint not only the trim, but also time to trim the tax liability!... Read More
Since the 1950s, Americans living in non-metropolitan counties have had a higher rate of poverty than those living in metropolitan areas. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Poverty in rural America was then exacerbated in the 1970s as big box stores moved in, often leading to the shuttering of once-thriving local retail businesses.... Read More
As we enter the final months of 2021, many Hoosiers will face a difficult choice — selecting and enrolling into a health insurance plan. 2022 open enrollment for the state of Indiana, which takes place from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, should be at the top of your mind, especially if your situation applies to one of the following categories.... Read More
In the wake of COVID-19, the long-standing demand for healthcare workers in our state has intensified. In 2021, there have been over 25,000 healthcare job openings in Marion County alone.... Read More
It’s not that hard to convince fast-growing companies led by smart people that there’s value in business process outsourcing (BPO). Companies that do a good job of concentrating on their core mission know they can’t afford to be distracted by all the factors involved in serving a growing marketplace.... Read More
If the Fed “tapers”, what signal does that send to investors? How does the stock market react when the Fed buys or sells assets?... Read More
While the last national election was frequently chaotic, one aspect offered an important lesson to companies. Whenever both sides took up an issue, they used common language and a common voice. Even m... Read More
What will your company look like in 2022? Right in the middle of the pandemic, I became the CEO of Hamilton and quickly learned some critical lessons. Before the pandemic hit, our company was doing s... Read More
In addition to being known as a pioneer in animation, as well as film, and the creator of some of the most beloved and recognizable characters in the world, Walt Disney was also responsible for leadin... Read More
My mantra has always been there are "three sides to every story; yours, mine, and the accurate one." It's not much different with nonprofits, but I'm often aware of at least five perspectives - board,... Read More
It's November, and many of us are getting into the holiday spirit. It's also a popular season for charitable giving. Whatever drives you to donate to your favorite charities, it's good to understand y... Read More
Millennials are misconstrued to be lazy and entitled employees and unmotivated to put in the work necessary to succeed. In reality, approximately 84% say they care more about making a difference at th... Read More
