March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to increase public awareness of the needs and potential of all people with developmental disabilities. The awareness month also highlights a time to provide encouragement and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve self-sufficiency and independence.... Read More
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan officially established March as National Disability Awareness Month. Today, 35 years later, I reflect on the past and look toward the future. I see a lot of great things that have happened, but I am worried.... Read More
Did you know Social Security has provided a six-month “mulligan” for those between full retirement age and 70? Of course, decisions are always easier when you have a “do-over” option!... Read More
Most companies are constantly seeking new market segments as potential customers for their products or services. Rarely, however, do they consider one that can be surprisingly cost-effective: the people who stopped doing business with you.... Read More
Nonprofits, by their very definition, work to improve quality of life for others either in their own community or at a state, national, or even international level. This dedication to the greater good and the advancement of public interest is no small task, especially for organizations that are often short staffed with employees who find themselves wearing multiple hats each and every day.... Read More
In recent years, there have been several ways in which healthcare providers have sought to integrate the latest technology into patient care. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen many of these trends escalate and many will continue to impact the healthcare industry.... Read More
You’ve probably heard the old saying that the only way a bank will lend money is if you can prove you don’t really need it. The business loan underwriting process can seem frustrating, but there’s good reason behind it and ways you can help it move more quickly.... Read More
We have all experienced that dreadful feeling watching the digital price meter at the pump going higher by the second. Why is gas suddenly so expensive? How does the price increase Hoosiers are experiencing compare to other states?... Read More
For many business owners, tax time equals stress. It’s not only added work in the first quarter but also added anxiety wondering whether cash will be due to the federal government on April 15. Here are six tax strategies to think about this year that could reduce future tax payments for any business owner.... Read More
2022 is already keeping its promise to be another year of high change. As businesses nationwide grapple with the fallout of The Great Resignation, new COVID variants, ever-changing technology and the growing expectations of the workforce, some will rise to the challenge and others won’t. ... Read More
d a particular approach when faced with making a quick decision. He called it the 40/70 rule. He would strive to not make a decision with less than 40% of the information needed, then ultimately make the decision when he had at most, 70% of the information.... Read More
In family-run businesses, it is common for a single individual to wear multiple hats. For example, a trustee may also serve as a director or manager of a closely held family business whose ownership interests are held in the trust for which he/she is responsible. ... Read More
In the market for a new car? Before you give your next car purchase the green flag, you might want to take the time to run the numbers on an electric vehicle. ... Read More
I was excited to open it. The website had been compelling, and the box was beautifully designed. The product was exactly as advertised. And then I saw the sheet.... Read More
Patient dissatisfaction with the healthcare system has increased steadily since 2015. According to data from the Gallup organization, 49% of U.S. adults reported that they were dissatisfied with the quality of medical care in the nation. Contributing factors can include long wait times, negative staff or doctor interaction and poor telephone communication regarding appointment details and test results. ... Read More
As Indiana lawmakers negotiate an end to the COVID public health emergency, we’ve lost ground in the fight against opioid abuse – a pre-existing condition that’s been resurgent in the shadow of the pandemic. After falling in 2018 and 2019, Indiana’s overdose deaths soared 58% through 2021. But the financial and human costs of opioids have accumulated across two decades.... Read More
While February is a month to celebrate love, it is also a time to bring awareness to the heart in your body. This month marks American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on cardiovascular health. With the ongoing pandemic and continuing effects of COVID-19, it is even more important now to be proactive with your heart health and to show your heart some love.... Read More
If you have a partner/spouse, child, or elderly parent dependent on your income, you have a need for life insurance. The question: “Am I keeping up with the need?” If you are not checking your need versus your coverage on a regular basis, you may be putting your loved ones in a precarious situation. ... Read More
forward to a new calendar year to strategically identify and recommend trends clients can use in New Year business initiatives. ... Read More
Drafting or reviewing employee handbooks often becomes a back-burner project. Even businesses that take the time to create a really good one often treat them as “out-of-sight, out-of-mind.” Copies (or links) may be handed out at orientation, but management typically doesn’t give much thought to handbook contents on a day-to-day basis. That is, until it gets implicated in a legal claim. ... Read More
