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
Perspectives
Business Growth: Hoping Does Not Make It Happen
There is a saying: “There are three kinds of people; those who watch things happen, those who make things happen, and those who don’t know what’s happening.... Read More
A Rising Federal Minimum Wage: The Facts and Its Impact
After more than a dozen years since the last increase to the Federal minimum wage, pressure has grown for a significant increase, with $15 per hour being the proposed phased-in target – more than doub... Read More
Who’s Got Your Personal Information?
The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020. With fraudulent activity and identity theft reports on the rise, what are you doing to protect your pe... Read More
Indiana’s Fiscal Recovery Inspires Confidence (With Caution)
Two weeks ago, state officials released Indiana’s close-out report for Fiscal Year 2021 with a surprise for Hoosier taxpayers: Revenues soared above projections to push the state’s reserves to $3.9 bi... Read More
Leading From the Front During Change
Your organization is starting a major restructure, and you must break the news to your team—particularly those who will see major changes or whose position will be terminated. How will you help naviga... Read More
Housing Frenzy Emphasizes Immediate Need for More Affordable Housing Options
Indianapolis is one of the top housing markets in the country, according to a recent 2021 list by Forbes. And it’s not surprising why. Indianapolis is in an ideal location adjacent to a booming tech s... Read More
Is It Donor Fatigue or Something Else?
I have never liked the phrase “donor fatigue,” because I am not sure it accurately captures one of the roots of the problem. Perhaps we should consider something new, like Organization Induced Disinte... Read More
Financial Lessons from Ted Lasso
If you’ve seen the Apple TV show “Ted Lasso,” you may be like me and find it impossible to avoid being drawn into his incredibly funny and uplifting character. So with the recent release of Season 2,... Read More
7 Reasons to Relocate or Expand Your Business in Indiana
It’s no secret that the bloom is off the rose in legacy tech hubs where congestion, living expenses, and difficulty making a name for yourself (along with the rise in remote work) are fueling an exodu... Read More
Huge Economic Boost for Indiana from an Unlikely Source
Yes, you read that right. Indiana is poised for a tremendous economic boost that could have positive fiscal ramifications for decades to come. And the unlikely source is the federal government. It’s t... Read More
Maintaining Structure with a Flexible Workforce
The workplace is changing. No longer do you see the majority of businesses confining employees to an 8-to-5, brick-and-mortar office space. Now, more companies are opting for remote, work-from-home op... Read More
Big Changes Coming to Western Lake Erie Basin
Patience is a virtue. And that certainly stands true when waiting for something long anticipated, like the award notification of a multi-million-dollar grant.... Read More
Is Your Financial Goal Only a Wish?
Are you a goal setter? If not, it’s time to start daydreaming. What do you want your life to look like in five years…or in 25 years? A Harvard Business study found a direct correlation between goal se... Read More
New Benefits for Our Veterans
When it comes to finding a job, earning a degree, or receiving compensation, it’s worth noting there are new veterans’ benefits that many who have served our country, and their survivors, may not be a... Read More
So Who Has Your Password?
You’re so excited about your new website. After weeks of work, it’s just about ready to launch and the developer needs the credentials for your hosting service. That’s when you remember Larry.... Read More
Indiana’s Economic Future Looks Green
It begins with the state’s powerful past – a proud history of agricultural traditions, in which the state’s farmers have long been responsible stewards of the land, handing it down to future generatio... Read More
Workplace Wellness: Gym Memberships Are ‘So 2019’
Many business owners expected the COVID-19 pandemic to cause a shift in the workforce, but fewer predicted the impact it would have on workplace culture and employee expectations. Prior to COVID-19, m... Read More
Take the Job or Unemployment?
Would you accept a job that was going to pay you less than what you could earn from collecting unemployment insurance? Many Americans have been facing this scenario as economies re-open from the COVID... Read More
Economic Development is More Important Than Ever
Indiana launched into 2020 with the unemployment rate in many communities hovering at near record-level lows of 2-3%. A major concern in many communities was the lack of workers to fill current jobs. ... Read More