Selling a business can be an emotional journey for owners who have invested significant time and effort into building their company. Emotional readiness is essential to make objective decisions throughout the process. ... Read More
Famous television doctor Mehmet Oz invested millions into an unsuccessful effort to capture one of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seats, and I’m pretty confident a single word had plenty to do with his defeat.... Read More
On January 10, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved listing eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs. This paved the way for easier access to investing in Bitcoin. But what are spot Bitcoin ETFs? And should you use them in your portfolio?... Read More
Consolidation of Indiana school districts has resurfaced as a topic in policy discussions because of the release of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Indiana Prosperity 2035 Plan. Not all agree with this proposal. The Indiana School Boards Association and the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association believe that local control should prevail. ... Read More
Physical assaults. Mental abuse. Removal from your only home. These early traumas cause a host of mental health issues for Indiana’s foster children well into adulthood. In fact, studies show that 30% of foster youth will experience PTSD symptoms. That’s twice the rate of PTSD among U.S. war veterans.... Read More
About thirty years ago, Eli Lilly and Co., the Indiana-based pharmaceutical company, was conducting clinical trials for a potential blockbuster drug called Alimta for treating lung cancer. The upside was one of huge potential for Lilly. The downside was one of losing millions in research dollars if the development of the drug was unsuccessful. Long story short, the drug failed at first, but Lilly scientists and management, true to their Indiana heritage, failed forward in a way which resulted in yet another blockbuster success for the company.... Read More
According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, on average, 17,000 new people enter homelessness every week in the United States. Sadly, this includes far too many veterans. In fact, veterans are more likely than non-veterans to face homelessness. In Indianapolis, veterans represent only 4% of the population but account for 11% of those experiencing homelessness in our community.... Read More
Why are Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) popular savings vehicles? Contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, the funds grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are tax-free if used for qualified healthcare expenses. That's a triple-tax advantage! ... Read More
As we push through another Indiana winter, a chilling truth unveils itself—our state's once-abundant wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate and a new piece of legislation threatens our wetlands to an even greater extent. HB 1383, if passed, will further remove protections for Indiana’s wetlands and reduce the number of wetlands that can fall under Indiana’s most protected status: Class III. We need to preserve a big part of what makes the Hoosier state so great: wetlands.... Read More
Remember WIFM? It’s the acronym for, "What’s in it for me." It seems that some membership organizations are staking their futures on the fact that WIFM doesn’t matter to their members or prospective members. Unfortunately, it does, and as nonprofits, they need to be acting now to adapt their business models and ensure that they are well-positioned to ride the waves of the future.... Read More
In the world of manufacturing, the roar of machinery and the hustle of production often drown out the financial challenges that employers face when providing health insurance for their workforce. In fact, Industry Report found that the U.S. manufacturing industry is at its lowest level in modern history, now at 11% of GDP.... Read More
Change is not a bad thing. Sometimes you need to change to make things better and we must adapt to keep up with the times. In public sector projects, managing the components of change in a thoughtful and methodical way is imperative for making sure that change leads to better outcomes for the community.... Read More
That’s right, it’s tax time once again! Before you start working on that filing, make sure you have everything you need. There’s nothing worse than getting a notice later in the year that you owe more money because of an error. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.... Read More
Did you know that one in every 131 mortgage applications is estimated to contain fraud? That’s according to CoreLogic’s Annual Mortgage Fraud Report. Sadly, I see mortgage and property fraud often in the Marion County Recorder’s office. The good news is that you can take steps to prevent serious consequences that may result from fraud.... Read More
This month, we recognize National Braille Literacy Month. As we begin a new year, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda specifically discusses the importance of new administrative and legislative initiatives to increase early childhood education access, affordability and expansion to bolster K-12 literacy efforts. However, as we have seen through our programming offered at Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions, learning doesn’t stop at K-12.... Read More
Buyers are often interested in businesses that have well-documented operational procedures, scalable systems, and a competent team in place. Strengthening your organization's infrastructure and documenting key processes can instill confidence in potential buyers. ... Read More
In 2022, Indiana Republicans voted to strip Hoosier women of their right to an abortion. Now, Indiana women only have access to abortion in extreme circumstances. With this ruling, Indiana has moved backward from the standard of care set by 50 years of Roe v. Wade's protection of personal privacy.... Read More
Your 30s tend to be a decade ripe for big life changes. During periods of rapid or constant change, it’s easy to lose sight of goals. How can you combat these changes and graduate from your 30s with your finances intact? ... Read More
Next month, the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will come to Indianapolis for the first time since 1985. Thousands of sports fans will arrive in our city and the eyes of the nation will be on our downtown. Currently, the Legislature is considering a bill that would eliminate the Mile Square Economic Enhancement District, an effort critical to ensuring our downtown is in the strongest shape it can be to continue to attract these types of events.... Read More
As a bold optimist, I would not make a great economist, but I do believe we can create a self-fulfilling prophecy that 2024 will be bright and positive and that great things will happen in the coming year. From a human resources perspective, I think there are six major areas you should think about as it relates to your people in 2024.... Read More
