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Food truck and corporate café entrepreneur keeps other food service on the grow.

WORKING HEADLINE: Cooking up opportunity.

Steve Gilman has joined Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC as an Advisor.

 

DATELINE: BRAINTREE, MA…

 

Steve Gilman of Hingham, and a life-long South Shore resident, has joined Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC, a Braintree-based commercial real estate brokerage-consulting firm as an Advisor.

 

“Steve is well known by the business community and recently became an important member of our team,” noted Jay Nuss, founder of Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC, which serves the Southeastern Massachusetts commercial real estate market.  He continued, “As a serial entrepreneur, Steve has significant experience in the commercial real estate arena and is proving to be a valuable advisor to our commercial real estate clients.”

 

Gilman had previously owned and managed an IT Services company prior to operating a Food Truck and Corporate Café business. He looks forward to utilizing that experience to help food service, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, convenient stores and pub clients find tasty locations throughout the South Shore.

 

Gilman is a graduate of South Shore Charter Public School and attended the University of Massachusetts/Boston.

 

Gilman has been active with the Weymouth Rotary for over 10 years and has been Chairman of the Annual Pancake Breakfast. He is also very involved with the Safe Passage project in Guatemala. He was recognized with the Rotary’s Paul Harris Award, Rotary’s highest honor, for efforts above and beyond the call of duty. Gilman has also served for over 12 years on the Educational Foundation of his alma mater, the South Shore Charter Public School based in Norwell.

 

Gilman noted,” Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC is a great fit for me. My passion for real estate, problem solving and customer service come together in this new position.”

 

One of the focal niches of  Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC is tenant advocacy and negotiating (and renegotiating) the best transactions for enhancing or enlarging office or industrial tenants’ space.  Over the years, the firm has negotiated transactions on warehouse buildings, mill buildings, nursing homes, research and development buildings, retail centers, medical buildings, mixed-use properties, school buildings, churches, vacant land and various properties owned by non-profit organizations.  The firm also has extensive experience in valuation and consulting on various types of commercial real estate.

 

QR Codes Connect Real Estate

 

To streamline the information gathering cycle, the firm has incorporated QR codes, optimized for viewing on mobile devices, and on Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC commercial real estate signs to better connect potential tenants and buyers with available properties. Gilman will draw upon his IT background to continue the firm’s path in utilizing the latest technology in real estate.

 

The firm offers a complimentary Greater Boston Area Tenant Leasing Guide which covers everything from analyzing space needs to negotiating rent to finding the right agent, all written in easy-to-understand language. Call the office or visit the website for your complimentary leasing guide.

 

Jay Nuss Realty Group, LLC is located at 439 Washington Street, Suite 107, in Braintree.  For more information, contact Steve Gilman at steve@jaynussrealtygroup.com, (781) 775 4804, or visit the website at www.jaynussrealtygroup.com.

 

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Old Colony Elder Services Announces Availability at Marshfield Congregate Housing Site

Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) has announced that there are vacancies at Grace Ryder Housing, the Marshfield Congregate Housing site for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Throughout Massachusetts, there are over 40 congregate housing sites. OCES, the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, currently sponsors congregate housing sites at Grace Ryder Housing in Marshfield, Heritage Circle in Bridgewater, and the A. Silva House in Stoughton.

“The option of congregate living enables a person to enjoy affordable housing, independent living with supportive services, and companionship – with the option of closing the door and enjoying private space,” explained LeNay Harper, OCES’ Community Programs Manager responsible for the supervision, and oversight of all of OCES’ housing programs. “The availability of congregate housing aligns with OCES’ mission to support the independence and dignity of elders and individuals with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living.”

According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, “Congregate Housing is a shared living environment designed to integrate the housing and service needs of elders and younger disabled individuals. The goal of Congregate Housing is to increase self-sufficiency through the provision of supportive services in a residential setting. Throughout the state there are many variations in size and design, but in all Congregate Housing sites residents must have a private bedroom, and shared access to one or more of the following: kitchen facilities, dining facilities, and/or bathing facilities.”

OCES has a Congregate Housing Coordinator at each site who develops individual service plans based on each resident’s needs. Although 24-hour supervision is not offered at these sites, the Coordinator ensures that appropriate services are made available to support residents so they can live as independently as possible in the community. The Coordinator is also responsible for resolving any concerns or conflicts among the residents.

Applications for the Marshfield Congregate Housing site may be obtained by contacting the Marshfield Housing Authority at (781) 834-4333. Applicants must meet eligibility guidelines, which include being 60 years of age or having a permanent disability, and meeting financial eligibility requirements.

For more information about Congregate Housing, contact Richard Rodrigues, Congregate Housing Coordinator at OCES, at (508) 584-1561 x395 or visit www.ocesma.org.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 232 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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Weymouth Club Swim Phenom Heads to Junior Nationals

Emily Appleton

The Weymouth Club, an award-winning, family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore, is proud to announce that Emily Appleton, 15-year-old WAVES Swim Team phenom, has qualified for the Junior National Swim Meet, which will be held in Knoxville, TN, December 6-9, 2017.

Appleton, a sophomore at Cohasset High School, has been part of the Weymouth Club’s Waves Swim Team since she was eight years old. Last year she made first sectional cut and quickly rose to make the Junior National cut. With huge improvement in times, she recently won all three events – 400, 800 and 1500 meter – in the grueling New England Senior Championship held at Brown University, which is the biggest New England swim meet for ages 14 and up.

Appleton went on to compete at the recent 2017 USA Swimming Futures Championships in Geneva, OH and captured third place in women’s 800 freestyle with a time of 9:04.69. Emily added a 7th place finish in the 400 Free, and an 8th place finish in the 1500. Next, Appleton will head to the prestigious Winter Junior National Championship, which is the fastest meet for swimmers age 18 and under, and the highest level of competition preceding Olympic trials.

Weymouth Club’s Head Swim Coach, Jack Folcarelli noted, “Not only is Emily an incredible athlete, she is an incredibly nice kid. At her age, to get to this level is a remarkable accomplishment.”

Folcarelli, an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) certified coach, who has had the distinction of being named the New England ASCA 2013 Age Group Coach of the Year, has worked with Emily and her teammates throughout.

He continued, “As a team we encourage every kid to reach their full potential. We follow the progression of New England and USA Swimming championship meets. USA Swimming Junior Nationals is the pinnacle for 18 and under athletes in the sport of swimming. We’re very proud of Emily and can’t wait for her to get there and compete.”

Powerful WAVES

Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department offers a wide range of activities for all ages, from WAVES (Weymouth Aquatics Values Every Swimmer) Swim School and WAVES Swim Team, to water fitness, Masters swim program, Red Cross programs, warm water therapy pool and more. To learn more, visit www.weymouthclub.com/aquatics.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Named 2017 Reader’s Choice Award “Regional Favorite GOLD” and “#1 Choice in Weymouth”, the Weymouth Club caters to members and guests from across the South Shore, providing an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit www.weymouthclub.com.

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Talking Information Center Reaches New Audience through Partnership with PACTV

The award-winning Talking Information Center (TIC) in Marshfield, MA has announced a new partnership with Plymouth Area Community Television (PACTV).
TIC is a nonprofit reading service which broadcasts 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, and is Massachusetts Reading Network’s South Shore affiliate. PACTV will now be broadcasting TIC’s feed on their channels, which reach over 100,000 viewers.
The PACTV audience can now listen to TIC shows airing in between programming on the following channels: Duxbury Government Channel (Comcast Channel 15 and Verizon Channel 39);
Kingston Education and Government Channel (Comcast Channel 14 and Verizon Channel 41); Pembroke Education Channel (Comcast Channel 14); Pembroke Government Channel (Comcast Channel 15); and Plymouth Government Channel (Comcast Channel 15 and Verizon Channel 47).
TIC provides informational, entertaining broadcasts that simply aren’t available elsewhere. Operating with the help of more than 600 volunteers statewide, which includes 200 volunteers in the Marshfield studio alone, TIC broadcasts newspapers, magazines, books, special consumer information, medical and stock market updates, jobs, sports, supermarket specials, voting guides, community newspapers, and television programs. TIC also offers cultural programming such as old-time radio drama, theater, and poetry.
More than 30,000 listeners statewide appreciate the TIC link to the world, and with the PACTV partnership, TIC will be able to reach an audience of thousands more.
“We are proud to partner with the Talking Information Center and provide this service to our viewers,” says Julie Thompson, Director of Administration at PACTV. “As part of our mission to inform and empower the community, this service is a wonderful way to help facilitate the exchange of ideas and information to our viewers.”
“We are delighted to announce our exciting partnership with PACTV which will broaden our reach dramatically and enable us to share community news, events, entertaining shows, stock market updates and comprehensive programming that just isn’t available elsewhere,” explained Jim Bunnell, Executive Director of TIC. “Older adults and veterans are the fastest growing segment of our audience and PACTV’s broadcast of TIC makes it easier for them to tune in.”
It is estimated that 150,000 in Massachusetts are unable to read the printed word and those who are vision impaired face challenges of literary, maintaining independence, unemployment (70 percent) and paralyzing isolation. Two out of three aging Americans confront vision loss. Others who experience vision problems are living with AIDS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, paralysis and other physical ailments that make it difficult to hold a publication or turn its pages. TIC continues to reach out to engage more of those who can benefit from the service.
About PACTV
PACTV’s mission is to inform and empower the community to connect and engage through media. PACTV is a nonprofit, community media center providing Public, Educational and Government access. Now in its 20th year, PACTV serves the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke and Plymouth. For more information about PACTV visit www.pactv.org.
The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network
TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.
TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.
In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.

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Rodman CPAs Appoints Judi Nichols as Tax Manager

Judi Nichols, CPA, MST

Rodman CPAs, a full service tax and accounting firm serving small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses throughout the greater Boston area, recently hired Judi Nichols, CPA, MST as Tax Manager.

Nichols, who is a native of Beltsville, MD and a resident of Watertown, MA, is a Certified Public Accountant in Massachusetts and Maryland with more than 20 years of public accounting experience. In her new role at Rodman CPAs, Nichols prepares and reviews federal and state income taxes for individuals and businesses, managing multiple clients, budgets and production goals. As part of her tax department responsibilities, Nichols is leading the firm’s newly formed State and Local Tax group (SALT), to respond to client needs in this area on issues such as apportionment, sales and use tax, and other SALT concerns.

Prior to Rodman CPAs, Nichols served as Tax Manager for more than three years at Blum, Shapiro & Company, P.C. of Newton. For four years previous to that, she served as Tax Manager at Hall & Company CPAs of Burlington. In addition to working at a number of New England accounting firms, Nichols’ experience includes 10 years working as a Management and Budget Analyst for local government in Maryland.

Nichols holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting from Prince George’s Community College in Largo, MD, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maryland. She earned a Master of Public Policy in Financial Management from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Master’s degree in Taxation with a certificate in financial planning from Bentley University.

Nichols is a current member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MSCPA), serving on the Women in Accounting committee, and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Professional Advisors Network with The Boston Foundation.

Dedicated to giving back to the community, Nichols has volunteered on the Vestry and as audit staff for All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Belmont. She also volunteers at Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen in Waltham once a month, and participates in many of Rodman CPAs’ outreach efforts.

About Rodman CPAs
Rodman CPAs provides tax advisory, accounting, and business strategy to small and mid-sized emerging and established businesses. Named one of the largest accounting firms in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, Rodman CPAs offers an innovative and strategic approach with the personal touch of a smaller regional CPA firm. For more than 50 years, Rodman CPAs has been specializing in customized accounting and tax solutions that improve business performance, processes, financial operations, and information technology.

The firm serves as a true business partner, helping clients perform and succeed during each stage of the business lifecycle. As domain experts in alternative energy, the “Green Team” at Rodman CPAs works with renewable energy producers and businesses throughout the U.S. offering tax advisory, financial, accounting services, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) studies.

Rodman CPAs is an independent member firm of BDO Alliance USA, which enables them to expand services to clients by accessing the resources of BDO USA, LLP and other Alliance members, ensuring greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. For more information, visit http://www.rodmancpa.com or contact (617) 965-5959.

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Old Colony Elder Services Honored with Three Community Service Awards

(L to R) Diane Clinton, Maria Janvier, Miriam Monteiro, Marthe Ultimo-Alcindor, Betty DosSantos, Glenda DeVincentis of OCES’ Senior Care Options team. Photo courtesy Janet Trask, CSGB

Community Services of Greater Brockton (CSGB) has honored Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), the non-profit agency proudly serving older adults and individuals with disabilities throughout greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities, with three awards acknowledging the work that they do in the community and for their consumers.

One of OCES’ key programs and two OCES team members were honored with awards during CSGB’s Annual Award Dinner in June.

OCES’ Senior Care Options (SCO) program was honored with the “Outstanding Human Services” award. Glenda DeVincentis, LSW, MassHealth Community Programs Director for OCES, presented the award to Betty DosSantos, OCES’ SCO Program Manager, who represented SCO’s 30 team members. The SCO program seeks to ensure that older adult participants can remain living safely in the community as long as possible. Special note was made of OCES’ emphasis on cultural competency, interpreter and language skills availability and their focus on wellness.

The “Excellence in Volunteer Services” award was presented to Sandy Ivers, Nutrition Supervisor at OCES (and Brockton resident) for her 16-year commitment in the production of Community Options, OCES’ cable show. Community Options is volunteer-led and provides information about programs and services available to the community in the greater Brockton area.

The “Excellence in Leadership” award was presented to Lynn Smith, Development Manager at OCES (and Brockton resident) for her efforts to bring community organizations together to work cooperatively and establish new events and programs that benefit the whole community, such as the Little Free Library Program, the Stride Toward Freedom History Path in the Frederick Douglass Community Garden, and her founding of the Keith Park Neighborhood Association.

“OCES is delighted and humbled by this recognition of our commitment to our consumers and our community,” said Nicole Long, CEO.

For more information about OCES and all the services provided to the community, visit www.ocesma.org.

About OCES

Founded in 1974, OCES proudly serves greater Plymouth County and surrounding communities. OCES is a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Brockton with a second office in Plymouth. OCES is designated as one of 26 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES’ mission is to support the independence and dignity of elders and people with disabilities by providing essential information and services that promote healthy and safe living. The agency has 232 employees and operates more than 15 programs serving older adults, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. For more information call 508-584-1561 or visit www.ocesma.org.

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50 Experts Reveal the Best B2B Marketing Strategies in 2017

As a PR/marketing firm, we often are asked about trends in marketing, particularly B2B marketing. Yours truly recently shared some thoughts that appeared in an article entitled 50 Experts Reveal the Best B2B Marketing Strategies in 2017.

Here’s a snippet from my contribution to that article:

Here are some trends we see, in particular to B2B marketing:

Our PR/Marketing clients tell us that they don’t give a damn what channel we use, they just want new CUSTOMERS.

LINKEDIN

LinkedIn is much misunderstood. Considered a panacea by some and a nuisance by others.

LEVERAGING LINKEDIN

You probably have a LinkedIn profile. You also probably question why. Maybe because everyone else seems to have one as well.

The real VALUE of LinkedIn? Two components–groups and the sales funnel.

Groups!

Yes, groups within LinkedIn can help you target your niche audiences. For example, one of our clients manufactures green products used in residential and commercial building and renovation.

As a relatively small company, they don’t have the budget for a major media advertising campaign or other big-ticket rollouts. How do they reach their core prospects and referral sources?

Right. LinkedIn is among the tools we are helping them access. They’ve tapped into LinkedIn’s robust array of groups specifically formed for facility directors, commercial real estate investors, green building leaders, etc.

With a bit of research, we helped our client join these groups. The next step is to post news, research and other information to these groups on a regular basis. Another way to connect is to

START discussions with a question or ask for feedback.

Our client continues to expand their relevance, visibility, and viability to key prospects.

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Emerson Bearing Boston Charges Ahead with Special Bearings for Electric Motors, MRIs

Emerson Bearing Boston, a bearing company catering to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) markets around the world, announces an expanded line of bearings for electric motors, medical equipment such as magnetic resonance imagers (MRIs) and other “high voltage” applications.

Bearings for Electrically Charged, Severe Environments

Electrical current can be incredibly damaging to metal components. For bearings, it can cause a wide range of problems, including fluting in the races, pitting of the ball bearings, and degradation of lubrication. Electric motors of all kinds, electric traction motors in railroad applications, and medical equipment such as MRIs, for instance, all involve high-stress environments with a great deal of electrical activity.

Emerson Bearing offers ceramic bearings, as well as ceramic insulated metal bearings, which are ideal for highly electrically charged applications. Ceramic materials, with a few rare exceptions, are very poor conductors of electricity; although they can accept large voltages, they are able to dissipate that electricity extremely effectively. The passing electricity causes little to no degradation of the bearings.

In addition to electrically charged environments, Emerson Bearing provides bearings for other severe environments, such as corrosive and high temperature environments.

“In general, standard AISI 52100 bearings are unable to withstand electrically Charged and other severe environments, so special materials are often needed to produce rolling components,” explained Steve Katz, president of Emerson Bearing. ” For these circumstances, AISI 304, AISI 440, AISI 630, titanium, ceramic, and grease-free bearings may be used.”

Emerson Bearing’s sourcing network spans the globe, which enables them to provide a wide selection of harsh-environment bearings that include: ball and roller bearings from GMN, KOYO, and others; cam followers and yoke rollers from Carter, IKO, and others; rod ends from Durbal and FK; oil seals from Garlock, Dichtomatik, and Timkens; mounted units from AMI, IPTCI, and others, roller chains from Daido, Hitachi, and Drives; and bushings from IGUS and Oilite.

Emerson Bearing offers a vast inventory and 24/7 service, which is critical to customers’ operations. For bearing catalogs, infographics, guides and more, visit Emerson Bearing’s comprehensive website at emersonbearing.com.

About Emerson Bearing Boston

Founded in 1957, Emerson Bearing Boston specializes in bearings for OEM and MRO markets throughout the world. The company provides solutions to a variety of industries including: aggregate, concrete, mining, machine tools, electric motor repair, marine, material handling, metal processing, packaging, food processing, paper converting, printing, wind/power generation, recreation, heavy construction, robotics, automation, transportation, wood products, wastewater treatment, pump, compressor and oil field.

Emerson Bearing Boston offers customers a one-stop shopping experience. With an online product catalog with over 3 million bearings – ranging in size from 3mm to tunnel-boring 15-foot-diameter giants; a vast inventory of bearings; worldwide sourcing; a fixed price program; a knowledgeable staff; same day shipping and 24/7 service, Emerson Bearing Boston has become a leading provider of bearings in the U.S. They are the sister company of Action Bearing and maintain headquarters at 201 Brighton Ave. Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.emersonbearing.com or call 800-225-4587.

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Have You Taken a Summer Vacation Yet? HR Expert Shares Tips for Small Business Owners

Denise Noble, PHR

Too busy for a vacation? For those who own a small business, vacations are imperative to avoid decreased productivity, increased stress and burnout.

With more than two decades of experience, Denise Noble, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), founder and senior HR Consultant at The HR Engineers, providers of human resource consulting and services for smaller businesses throughout New England, outlines the steps small business owners should take to ensure all goes smoothly while they are away.

“Many small business owners have already experienced, or are at risk for ‘burnout’,” explained Noble. “Burnout can occur when a person has too much work and not enough time to do it. Burnout can also occur when a lot of time gets spent ‘putting out fires’ in repeated crisis mode rather than concentrating on main objectives.”

Tell employees in advance and delegate – Small business owners should let employees know when they’re going on vacation, and draw up a plan for delegating. Review expectations, back-up plans, worse case scenarios and contingency plans.

Potential problems and resolutions– Make a list with solutions to problems and the specific steps that employees need to take to handle them.

Identify who is in charge– Be sure to identify the “go to” person for daily operations and troubleshooting. Have your employees take on more responsibility at least a month before you leave so they can get the feel of what is expected of them.

Have Coaching and Training programs in place– Coaching and training programs ensure that employees are trained to handle any emergency that may come up at any time. Having the programs already in place will help to keep manager and employee skills sharp, honed and on point. If the business already has an Employee Handbook, then employees can refer to it in a small business owner’s absence as it serves as a guidebook for many company policies and procedures.

Inform clients – Small business owners should inform their clients that they will be going on vacation and when they will return. Reassure clients that they will be in capable hands while the owner is on vacation and may expect the same quality and level of work. Small business owners should also inform clients of who will be handling their account and that if an emergency arises, the staff has the ability to contact the owner.

“Small business owners really need to make vacation a priority and start preparing their staff for departure the moment their plans are in place,” noted Noble.

For assistance in readying your company for your vacation, developing an Employee Handbook or Coaching and Training programs, contact The HR Engineers at 508-785-4950. Remember to ask about their complimentary HR review.

About The HR Engineers

The HR Engineers provide outsourced HR services to businesses with 50 or fewer employees throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Founded by Denise Noble, PHR, who has more than 20 years of human resources, accounting and business management experience, The HR Engineers provide tailored solutions to help grow and protect small businesses. From the development of Employee Handbooks, Policies and Procedures to solutions for Optimizing Employee Engagement, Management Coaching, Labor Law, Compliance and more, The HR Engineers provide expert HR solutions to meet a small business’ needs and budget. In-person consultations are offered to companies within a 50-mile radius of their office in Franklin, MA. For more information contact 508-785-4950 or visit thehrengineers.com.

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