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01.17.18
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 […]
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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 […]
Read More01.10.18
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 […]
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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 […]
Read More12.29.17
3 Small Business Lending Trends for 2018
There is no doubt the economy is strong and growing. Banks were not shy in lending to small business in 2017. From all accounts, it looks like that trend will continue. According to PayNet, there is a $50 Billion+ credit gap in the U.S. today. In Indiana alone, there is a $2 Billion in lost […]
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