With students heading into their first full week of the 2023-2024 school year, I wanted to highlight some of the new education policies that came out of the General Assembly this past legislative session. ... Read More
A common fear among retirees and soon-to-be retirees is running out of money. And as we now know, social security is not designed to be a retiree's only source of income. Let's explore another avenue for creating guaranteed retirement income.... Read More
You’ve determined your company needs some extra creative help. Maybe you want a graphic designer to update your logo or you need someone to create posts for your blog. You’ve received recommendations from trusted colleagues, but how do you identify the right freelancer or other supplier?... Read More
For many Hoosiers, coming home to dinner is something to look forward to after a long day of work. However, for many in Indianapolis, dinner on the table isn’t always a guarantee. According to the Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition, over 208,000 Indy residents live in a food desert. ... Read More
There are no shortages of to-dos on a business owner’s list, and the same can be said for homeowners. No matter if you own a business or a home, there is one item that is often missing from the list altogether, and it can be a costly one. ... Read More
The right marketing partner can support your efforts to meet your business goals in many different ways -- some of which you probably wouldn’t expect. Take the time a client wanted to make their team’s favorite annual event even bigger and better.... Read More
Perhaps you have long championed a charitable cause, and your hard work has landed you a position on a non-profit board. Or, perhaps you were asked to sit on an amazing corporate board. Before you say "yes," it is important to ask questions.... Read More
In today's rapidly changing and diverse world, organizations must recognize the importance of fostering an environment that values and embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). To truly understand where they stand in their DEIB journey and identify areas for growth, organizations should consider conducting a DEIB assessment.... Read More
Purpose is foundational; it doesn’t matter if you are a business, nonprofit, or individual. I recognize that my life has been driven by purpose at varying levels. I’ve lost it, had it shaken, and found a new purpose a few times. I’ve talked about it, wrote a book about it, and now you’re reading about it. On a larger scale, our individual inability to deal with many of today’s societal issues can be rooted in the lack of such purpose. So, what can we do about it?... Read More
Fulfillment doesn’t simply refer to one of the key business process outsourcing services we provide. It also describes our objective in serving our clients. We create solid relationships by fulfilling not just their business objectives, but also by fulfilling their needs for problem-solving and their customers’ needs for confidence.... Read More
I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a friend, and a neighbor. I am an MBA graduate with professional distinctions and awards. I am the CEO of a not-for-profit organization. Oh, and I'm also a former felon. Which label do you think many people still associate first with me? Which label continues to deprive me of opportunity more than 25 years after the fact?... Read More
Your employer has a plan to provide a portion of your compensation via company stock. Is this a good deal? It can be! However, it is important to familiarize yourself with how the different forms of equity compensation work in order to maximize your potential return and minimize your tax implications. Let's examine a couple of common company stock compensation plans.... Read More
Digital payments have seen an uptick on campuses and beyond as a preferred form of payment. According to the Pew Research Center, 41% of Americans say none of their purchases in a typical week are paid for using cash. This statistic is up from 29% in 2018 and 24% in 2015, reflecting an accelerating preference for contactless transactions.... Read More
I’ve had the opportunity to work on more fascinating projects than I deserve. You’d probably be stunned to learn some of the things I was paid to (successfully) accomplish. One of my favorites had an audacious goal of making communities feel more connected.... Read More
“Do what you have always done and you’ll get what you have always got,” Sue Knight is quoted as saying. Product or rate pricing is one of, if not the leading issue for the ongoing success of your company or firm. If it is too high, you will lose clients; if it is too low, it might be difficult to keep up with the demand and/or you might not make a profit. If your price/rate is somewhere in between, your business is fortunate. Yet, prices are dynamic, not static.... Read More
Last summer, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told reporters that spiking mortgage rates would help "reset" a red-hot housing sector. "I'd say if you are a homebuyer, somebody or a young person looking to buy a home, you need a bit of a reset," he said.... Read More
Life is busy, and not enough of us prioritize our personal finances. I have good news! You can move from “flying by the seat of your pants” to confidently being in control without a huge time commitment. It’s all about working smarter, not harder. ... Read More
Earlier this spring, an Associated Press story painted a bleak picture of the future of community colleges, but that picture doesn’t represent the bright future and growing opportunities students in Indiana have when they choose Ivy Tech Community College.... Read More
If you’re focused on getting the word about your company, brand, or personal profile, you may be missing the importance of creating a partnership with your local TV station or a broadcast media group owner.... Read More
The successful replacement of an aging health care facility requires thoughtful answers to two questions: Where should it be located, and how do you continue to provide care to those affected by a change in location? On their face, these questions sound simple enough. However, those who work in the health care development space know that simple questions often pair with complicated answers. ... Read More
