Is entrepreneurship for you? Evaluate your strengths and
weaknesses.(indiana: small: business reference: guide)
In business, there are no guarantees. There is simply no way to
eliminate all the risks associated with starting a small business--but
you can improve your chances of success with good planning, . . .
Negligent entrustment: do you know the driving record of everyone
in your organization that you allow to drive a company or pers
The old adage that "what you don't know won't hurt
you"doesn't apply here. What you don't know, but should
have known, can and will hurt you. It could certainly jeopardize the
financial stability . . .
Indiana wines: small businesses with a
passion.(AGRIBUSINESS)
NEARLY A MILLION people visited Indiana's 34 wineries last
year, according to the Indiana Wine Grape Council at Purdue University
Although the owners and winemakers are often driven by a passion . . .
Sleep dreams: seven of 10 Americans need better sleep. Sleep
disorders are more common--and more dangerous--than many people
rea
SLEEP MEDICINE, ONE OF the newest medical subspecialties, is
garnering a lot of attention these days. It's no wonder, when,
according to the National Sleep Foundation, nearly seven out of every . . .
State Chamber's workforce study: the missing job skills of
the "troubled quarter".(INDIANA INDICATORS)
JUST OVER A HALF century, we have built complex statistical models
to explain why regions enjoy different levels of prosperity One critical
insight in this extensive body of research is that human . . .
Choosing a business structure: proprietorship, partnership or
corporation?(indiana: small: business reference: guide)
One of the first decisions you need to make when starting a
business is what type of entity your new venture will be. There are
advantages and disadvantages to each structure and it is important . . .
Want to strengthen your business? Take the time to find a
Certified Public Accountant.(indiana: small: business reference:
guide
For small business owners, the services of a Certified Public
Accountant can make navigating the straits of profitability and smart
business operations a lot easier. Businesses of all sizes rely on . . .
Building Indiana: commercial real estate development proceeds
with caution. Is Indiana in a better position?(REAL ESTATE &
CONST
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WHILE THE DECLINE IN residential housing continues to dominate much
of the real estate headlines, new development of commercial real estate
in Indiana is proceeding . . .
Big deals: yes, deals are still being done in Indiana.(MERGERS
& ACQUISITIONS)
SEEMS LIKE YOU CAN'T pick up a paper these days without
reading about how the credit crunch is spreadINg far beyond subprime
mortgages, slowing all kinds of economic activity including . . .
The school referendum debate: trust Hoosiers to make the right
local choices.(INDIANA INDICATORS)
SHOULD INDIAN'S TAXPAYERS vote on school construction? This
seemingly simple question is a vexing issue for the legislature. The
debate surrounding referendum is surprisingly misguided and . . .
Planning your business: a business plan provides a
guide.(indiana: small: business reference: guide)
No matter what size business you choose to launch, taking the time
to draft a business plan is one of the most important steps. The
following outline of a typical business plan can serve as a . . .
Employment practices liability: manage your risk.(indiana: small:
business reference: guide)
A suit was filed by an employee who claimed he was wrongfully
terminated due to gender and ethnicity discrimination. The case settled
for $170,000 in damages plus defense costs.
An overweight . . .
Wellness pays: new state wellness tax credit provides small
businesses multiple benefits. Many are unaware of it.(Health &
WELLN
MORE THAN 50 SMALL Indiana businesses took advantage of the Indiana
State Department of Health Certified Wellness Program for 2007. The
program gives small businesses (defined as two to 100 . . .
Indiana's largest mergers and acquisitions of 2007.(MERGERS
& ACQUISITIONS)
1 Finish Line*--$1.2 billion Acquirer:The Finish Line Inc.,
Indianapolis
Footwear and appeal retailer
Target: Genesco Inc., Nashville, Tenn. Footwear retailer
2 Steel Dynamics/ . . .
Corrections.(INDIANA INDICATORS)(Correction notice)
The MBA update in our February issue omitted some programs in the
state:
Purdue Calumet in Hammond has a fast-track, 42 credit-hour master
of business administration for executives (MBAE) . . .
Preventive care: the best prescription for business risk
management.(indiana: small: business reference: guide)
Business owners are aware generally that catastrophes can strike a
business. Unfortunately, many business owners think only in terms of
motor vehicle accidents, work place injuries, natural . . .
Understanding the I-9 form: employer obligations and potential
penalties.(indiana: small: business reference: guide)
Every employer with at least one employee must comply with the
federal 1-9 Form for employment eligibility to avoid penalties.
The I-9 Form is used to confirm an employee's identity . . .
Indiana: small: business reference: guide.
Business Development
GENERAL RESOURCES
Bureau of Business Research Miller College of Business Ball State
University
The Bureau of Business Research is a premier economic policy . . .
Investing in soybeans: Indiana crop is a substitute for
petroleum.(AGRIBUSINESS)
"ANYTHING YOU CAN make from petroleum you can theoretically
also make with vegetable oil," says Bernie Tao, professor in
agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue University He . . .
Numbers game: crunching sports scores and more with Jeff
Sagarin.(AROUND INDIANA)
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN--Daylight Saving Time! So how has it
worked out for you so far? Has being in sync with the rest of the
country made your life easier, your business more profitable? Has . . .
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