Admin Assistance – Options

I don’t think that it matters if business is booming or under a little stress, operators always find themselves picking up slack and taking on admin duties that they would rather not do.

When it’s busy, you can’t find the people to help out and when it’s slow you can’t afford them!  The type of help that I am talking about is the payroll, benefits and admin associated with Human Resources.

Most people get involved in our business because they love people or to cook or to manage a team – not doing administration.  (My apologies here to any admin or HR personal – you are very valuable but not entirely feasible in all operations).  But where do you find yourself when it is slow – in the office.  What keeps you up until the wee hours of the morning (after the rush) – paper work.  Interestingly enough, there are some solutions for you out there.  Regardless of the size and volume of your business, you have options. 

I just had lunch with a man who can provide such services.  Here’s how these types of arrangements work.  For a % of your payroll there are companies who can provide you:

Group Benefits – if you are too small to negotiate a reasonable rate for your employees, you can sign up on their master plan and get the lowest possible rates.

Payroll Administration – yes they will do all of the paperwork for you!

H/R Advising – they can help you with your hiring and termination process, legal responsibilities and more.

I know that this is not the right option for some of you out there, BUT it may be just what some of you need.  If you want the real details on this type of service call Andrew Shorter at 403.444.4827.  Yes, he is based out of the west.  If you are located in other parts of the country he can point you to someone in your area.