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01.25.18
I am not an economist – The Good (and Bad) News for the State’s Economic and Entr...
Members of Indiana’s business community should feel mostly optimistic about 2018, according to an outlook from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. For one, the forecast suggests Indiana’s gross state product is expected to grow by as much as 2.8 percent, slightly higher than the national GDP rate of 2.6 percent. Analysts attribute this growth to the […]
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Perseverance is a slice of grit.
Some people believe success is a matter of happenstance—something that happens to you and requires no agency. That couldn’t be further from the truth. While sometimes fortunate coincidences happen, there are no overnight successes. Startups that make the cut, in the long run, have one thing in common: a persistent driver and business builder behind them who […]
Read More01.15.18
Innovation Powers GMS Distribution
Each entrepreneur’s journey is different. Sometimes it’s deliberate—with a clear plan and objectives. Other times it’s happenstance. The latter was the case for Gerrett Stier, Owner and Founder of GMS Distribution. The journeyman/electrician turned businessman had a great idea and acted on it. His story starts several years ago when he was working for a local […]
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Hiring? Think selection and look for these 5 things.
Innovation isn’t something that just happens by accident—it has to be cultivated in an organization. The most innovative companies have committed to and followed through with a strategic approach to not hiring but selecting, engaging and retaining their talent. Disney World in Orlando is the largest single-site employer in the U.S. So, they know a thing or two […]
Read More01.03.18
4 Ways to Take Your Communication to the Next Level
“What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.”– Cool Hand Luke Does your business suffer from this problem? Your product may be great, but if the communication is lackluster you may have a problem. Want to wow your clients in 2018? According to Fast Company, “Powerful, persuasive communication leads to success—personal success, career success, and […]
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