Using HR Consultants – How To Effectively Outsource HR Functions
Human Resources is often so intimately involved in the day-to-day operations of a company that a lot of employers wonder if they could ever effectively outsource it. Small business can not only effectively outsource HR to a managed services team, but can run a stronger company and more productive workforce with an external HR consultant, or managed HR services provider.
Getting the Most Out of Your Advertising Dollars
Prospective customers need to see the name of your company at least seven times before they even think about making a purchase from you. Advertising is expensive, and advertising needed to reach customers seven times can drain a budget. Incorporate some of these easy actions to make your promotion efforts more effective and dollar more efficient.
Avoiding Workplace Accidents
Shops can prevent many of these situations, along with the associated injuries that increase workers’ compensation costs and employee absences. If you walk around the shop and look with a critical eye, you can start reducing accidents today with some serious attention to detail.
Talent Development
Let’s face it, ours is a very dynamic industry. Engines are constantly becoming more technical and customers ever more demanding. For this reason, individuals working in the engine building industry must continue to hone their skills to meet the changing needs of customers and their vehicles’ engines.
Start Planning Now for Next Year’s Taxes
You may be tempted to forget about your taxes once you’ve filed your tax return, but did you know that if you start your tax planning now, you may be able to avoid a tax surprise when you file next year? Now is a good time to set up a system so you can keep your tax records safe and easy to find. Here are six tips to give you a leg up on next year’s taxes.
Defining Your Brand Strategy and Telling Your Shop’s Story
Do your uniforms look like every other shop in the area? Does your waiting room look the same? Do your advertisements look exactly like what everyone else is sending? These things are all part of your shop’s brand. You can either choose to look, sound and act like everyone else, or build your own brand, tell your own story and set yourself apart.
5 Surprising Strategies to Increase Business Productivity and Profitability
Maximizing both productivity and profitability in a business often takes out-of-the box thinking. But, don’t stop there! It’s also wise to go a step further and think “against the grain;” to look at issues and approaches through a different “lens” and from a different angle.
The Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll
As most engine shops already realize, paying employees involves much more than simply writing a check. Business owners must calculate tax payments, monitor hundreds of state and local jurisdictional requirements, and keep up with new-hire reporting, quarterly and annual tax returns, direct deposits and issuing W-2s. With these complexities, more small companies are choosing to
5 Affordable Employee Perks
Studies say that employees who are happy tend to be more productive than those who aren’t. Engine shops looking to boost employee morale without breaking the bank should consider these five simple, inexpensive ways to give back to their employees.
4 Hot Topics for Employers in the Summer Season
Summer time is a great time of year and is even better when companies are prepared and able to provide a great overall work experience for their employees. With the summer season comes a few things in particular that companies need to consider. Here are a few hot topics that may apply to your business.
When Hiring, Look For Character, Talent And Then Skill
Years back, when I was looking to hire a technician, my first criteria would be the person’s skill level. In fact, I mainly based my decision on the tech’s skill, ASE certifications, and experience. The result? High turnover. Now, I look for character first.
Is Business Coaching Right For Your Shop?
Whether you’re a new shop owner looking to increase your business, or an industry veteran hoping to build loyalty from your existing customer base, hiring a business coach to help you achieve your goals might be worth considering.
