Small Business Office Horror Stories Depending on its business type, every office will have requirements unique to its functions. Every office, however, has horror stories. Many of those stories are similar: inefficient processes, work that never gets completed on time, constant staff turnover or the nagging feeling that your office manager doesn’t really have the […]
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Websites: What Do I Need to Know and How Do I Get One?
Websites are a critical part of business today and it is quite probable that one of the first questions you are asked is “What is your website?” If the answer is “I don’t have one,” you may have lost a business opportunity. All Points Advising can help you learn what you need to know about […]
Small Business Active Shooter Preparation
No one wants to think about the reality of experiencing an active shooter incident, and hopefully, you won’t. However, just as schools, businesses and homes have fire and tornado drills, active shooter drills are a reality in our lives today. Your business should be prepared with a plan. The Department of Homeland Security defines an […]
SHRM-SCP Certification
All Points Advising, LLC., is proud to announce that April Clausen, Owner and Manager, has received her SHRM-SCP certification! You may be asking, “so what does that mean for me?!” Receiving her SHRM-SCP certification means that Ms. Clausen has met or exceeded all core competencies set by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), […]
Employee Onboarding: Increase Retention and Engagement
Congratulations! You’ve hired a great new employee. Now what? Lots of resources – financial, time and energy – go into training your employees. Retaining them is important to the functioning and growth of your company or organization. The employee onboarding process is a critical component of that retention. Horror stories ranging from a lack of […]
Hiring in a Competitive Market
The interview process is not only about interviewing prospective employees for your business, but it is also about these individuals assessing if your business is the right fit for them. When the market is tight and the pool of prospects is limited this is an especially important concept to remember. The strongest candidates interview with […]
Implementing the Strategic Plan
“The strategic plan addresses the what and why of activities, but implementation addresses the who, where, when, and how.”1 THIS is the year you will implement those ideas to improve your business’s efficiency and bottom line! We all have good intentions when we outline our strategic plan, the “what and why,” but if your plan […]
Security Awareness Plan
It seems every day the news reports on yet another security breach. Is your company prepared? Your best practice solution is to establish a Security Awareness Plan (SAP) that fits your business and industry needs. So, what is a Security Awareness Plan? A SAP is a policy outlining your company strategy for protecting employees, proprietary […]
Employee Performance Reviews
Employee performance reviews are often seen as something that have to be done and just add to the workload. However, a good performance review is an essential tool for your company. Quality reviews give the employer the opportunity to let employees know if they are doing their job to the employer’s expectations. This is essential, as […]
Employee Handbooks are Important
A good employee handbook can provide employees with a reference guide and assist with ensuring legal compliance. If a business has even one employee, best practice solutions means an employee handbook is needed. If you own a small business and are acting as your own HR department on top of your day job, you may […]