SCORECard, the eNewsletter for Small Business in Greater Rochester, NY May 2014
Greetings!
The Business of People
Take care of your people and they'll take care of your small business. Make an appointment with a SCORE mentor and find out what it takes to attract and keep great employees.
SCORE offers low-cost workshops designed to provide practical business information for the current or prospective business owner in both for-profit and not for-profit businesses.
The stereotype surrounding the latest generation of workers is not particularly positive, but this image has persisted because many people simply don't understand how Millennials' development--including early exposure to team sports and advanced technology--shaped their needs, desires and motivations.
When you're hiring someone, you want to choose exactly the right person for your business. It's natural to want to get your questions answered, but there are some questions you cannot legally ask a job applicant. Here are some of the do's and don'ts you should know about before the interview.
Your most valuable asset is your employees. To recruit and retain the best and the brightest in today's competitive labor market, you must follow sound human-resource practices. As a small business owner, you're called upon to do everything from writing job descriptions to background checks, but you may not feel confident that you have sufficient time, expertise, or resources to adequately complete these tasks. Join this webinar to learn tips that simplify this process.
Since 2009, SCORE mentors have helped background screening company Aurico Reportsevaluate its operations, corporate structure and strategic plan; look for new opportunities for growth; and plan the company's long-term course of action. The SCORE team recommended a strategy and goals that the Aurico team uses to benchmark its accomplishments and develop annual planning and directions. Aurico now boasts a 97 percent client retention rate.
Grow your business with guidance from a SCORE mentor.
Brought to you by SCORE, America's free and confidential source of small business mentoring and coaching. SCORE is a nonprofit association of more than 13,000 volunteer business experts. SCORE offers free mentoring and low-cost workshops nationwide. A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration, SCORE has helped more than 9 million small business clients since 1964.
With the help of a 504 program loan from the SBA and mentoring from Greater Rochester SCORE, Kevin and Barbara Heald will be opening their women-owned RV Resort this summer.
Hiring, payroll, health care and retirement benefits--it's enough to make a small business owner's head spin. To keep ahead of the competition and secure the best talent small business owners must address the most critical human resources topics. Find out the eight top areas you must focus on for happy, productive employees--and a thriving business.
Greater Rochester SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.
