The Power of Outsourcing for Small Business

Operating a small business is a rewarding and unique experience. It presents many challenges and owners have to wear many hats to ensure that the business operates smoothly. This includes human resources issues, employee management, money management, and being the face of a business as it grows from infancy. But not all business owners have the passion, or the time, to handle all of these tasks. More and more are looking to outsource tasks such as accounting and human resources. This isn’t outsourcing in the common sense, where an overseas professional handles your account, they’re typically local professionals who you can meet with and ensure that everything is in order, allowing owners to get back to the business they love. Below are some of the common reasons why outsourcing is becoming popular for small to medium sized businesses.

More Time – Operating a business is not a full-time job, it’s almost two whole jobs except it’s handled by only one person. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to run a business and make it home in time for dinner. Outsourcing allows the vital tasks to get completed quickly, while allowing the owners get out of the office and back to work. While having your accounting books in order is necessary, owners are needed in more front-facing roles to ensure that the company moves forward.

Accuracy – Business owners always have a lot on their mind, and part of that is continually keeping up with various regulations in the accounting and human resources industries. It’s hard enough work to keep with the industry their business operates in, let alone tracking even more. Falling behind on revised regulations and laws can result in missed steps and potential lawsuits or audits. This would potentially devastating to the business, so these tasks are often left to capable parties by outsourcing. This allows for accurate, and efficient, handling of delicate issues.

As you can see, there are many benefits for smaller businesses outsourcing some of the more technical tasks of running their business. Don’t let your business suffer because you’re strung across too many tasks, call in the professionals!

- Luke Phillips, Business2community.com

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The Employee Management Team is pleased to announce that we are a sponsor of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Sarasota Tomorrow Internship program. As a provider of human resource services and member of the local business community, EMT understands a company is only as good as its people. It’s essential that we invest in training the next generation to enter the workforce, and ensure a prosperous future for Sarasota.


If you are wish to learn more about how you can help a young person while at the same time helping your business, go to http://www.sarasotachamber.com/benefits/make-a-difference.-hire-an-intern./. Also, check out the article below to learn about how to avoid problems in an internship situation.


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What services do PEOs provide?

You may have asked yourself "what services can a PEO provide my company?" This article from the Personal Finances Guide website provides a list of 20 services that PEOs can provide their clients. The Employee Management Team is one such PEO that can provide these services to you and your employees. If you would like more information, please check out our website, www.emtpeo.com

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Should You Try Outsourcing?

There are many reasons why you may consider outsourcing your human resources. This article discusses why you might need outsourcing and how outsourcing your human resources can benefit you. Please call us for your outsourcing needs!


Should You Try Outsourcing

How much should you outsource?

Processing payroll is not as simple as it might seem to be. This article outlines all of the steps involved in doing it right. After reading, you will either be glad you are using EMT, or wishing you did.

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What should you outsource?

Here is a great article regarding what parts of your business you should outsource and what parts you should keep at home:
CBS News: 5 Things You Should Never Outsource and 5 You Should.

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