One is getting by on a paltry salary because that's what's best for the company. Or is it? An owner's low pay can send the wrong message - to investors and employees. This paper shows how to pick the magic number. The journey from pick-a-number-any-number to the right number starts...
This paper alerts and discusses that as construction processes change to meet the needs of effective construction project delivery, owners must take care to ensure that all necessary functions of the building process, often called general conditions, are performed on a coordinated, interactive basis. While each construction project must be...
The article highlights the fact that it is hard to imagine an underwriting manager who is not aware of widespread increases in deductibles and co-payments implemented by health insurers. As a result, even minor accidental injuries once paid entirely by first-party health insurance can now leave victim’s families with substantial...
Can an owner be successful hiring someone to run the business? If anyone is in the midst of a similar situation contemplating a transition in the near future then this article is for them. The article will reveal the most important criteria to ensure a successful transition for anyone, and...
The protection of the exterior and interior aspects of a building from unwanted water, moisture and mold is a function of the integrity of the “building’s envelope”. A breach and compromise of the building’s envelope is one of the greatest concerns of a building’s owner because of the potential health...
This paper describes about residential construction. Safety on the construction project has always been a debatable subject. Most owners would probably leave it to the contractor. The reasoning behind this approach is an operational issue in which most owners do not feel comfortable becoming involved. Past experience of highly successful...
Lifestyle businesses are vulnerable to succession failure as their objectives relate to their owner's own personal needs and agendas. Many lifestyle business owners do not appreciate the lack of saleability of their businesses and often have inflated ideas about the value of their businesses. This delays succession as it takes...
A manufacturer and distributor of fasteners has been a client for 14 years. When they were at 3 million, JorgensenHR helped the owner hire the first CFO and designed the job and coached the owner through the interview process. JorgensenHR also trained their supervisors and periodically met with their management...
When one sets up an employee stock ownership plan, then the new employee owners will have plenty of questions about their new rights and responsibilities. One should educate them with this handy list of rights for employee shareholders. There are different rights of ownership, and what you get often depends...
HOUSTON -- G&A Partners, an integrated Houston-based Human Resource HR and administrative services company, announced today that it has opened a new office in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago office, located 2522 N. Willetts Court, Suite 1S, Chicago Illinois, is the first G&A office outside of Texas and reflects the firm's...
Invisible Fence Dealer makes donation, encourage others CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- As floodwaters continue to rise in the Midwest, animal shelters are under increasing pressure, with more animals to care for but no additional resources. "Sometimes people fleeing the flood waters aren't sure where they're headed. And while...
Veterinary practice management; a practical guide, 2d ed. Shilcock, Maggie and Georgina Stutchfield. Elsevier Saunders 2008 236 pages $71.95 Paperback SF756 For owners and managers, this volume outlines aspects of managing a veterinary practice,...
The event, which featured Covey as well as other speakers, was designed to help executives, business unit/sales leaders and human resources professionals move their teams and organizations to greatness by focusing on: * Achieving business results through great execution * Inspiring great leaders and managers * Developing...
A unique "turn-key" human resource program isnow available to small businesses throughout the nation via the internet. EffortlessHR.com has launched a one-of-a-kind small business human resourcewebsite allowing over 4 million small businesses in the United States tofind, train and retain their employees like never before. Lola Kakes, CEO of EffortlessHR...
HOUSTON -- Nearly 78 percent of owners and managers of small businesses say their companies are either growing as planned or at a faster pace than forecast at the beginning of the year, according to results of a Business Confidence Survey released today by Administaff (NYSE:ASF), a leading provider of...
HOUSTON -- Administaff, Inc. (NYSE:ASF), a leading provider of human resources HR services for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced the launch of BizTools.com, an online business resource providing entrepreneurs and business owners with a single destination to access a broad range of relevant information and tools. BizTools.com...
By Mike Hall THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Honorary doctorates will be conferred on John R. Adams, Anderson W. Chandler and Bill Roy during Washburn University commencement exercises on Saturday, May 17. Adams will receive a doctor of humane letters during the 4:30...
Small business legal tool kit. (CD-ROM included) Nottonson, Ira N. and Theresa A. Pickner. Entrepreneur Press 2007 350 pages $29.95 Paperback KF1659 This legal guide for the small business owner, written by attorneys Nottonson...
Human resources management in the hospitality industry. Hayes, David K. and Jack D. Ninemeier. John Wiley & Sons 2008 490 pages $75.00 Hardcover TX911 Hayes, a hotel managing owner, and Ninemeier, a professor hospitality...
No matter how prepared you may be for the opportunity, entering a new job can be overwhelming. Kesner Dufresne Jr., a certified financial planner with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, had that feeling when he was figuring out how to fit into his new organization--even after sitting through training...
