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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    Nemo raises a good point. I deal with data every day - I run a team doing data remediation. No data is inputted into a system without being peer reviewed by another staff member - the peer reviewer checks the data against the original source and gives it the thumbs up or thumbs down. All my...
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    It doesn't have to acheive anything but is a step in the right direction for future relationships with your staff. I think your colleague is too far to the other side but can still teach each other some skills.
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    Kudos to you. Seeking help to do it properly and initiating that contact is a good step.
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    China - as verbal communication might not be your forte I'd like you to do some homework and write a letter to Mary. She can read it at her leisure and when she is in a receptive mood. Firstly outline to her that with the move you were more stressed than ever before and you rushed some...
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    Many of China's patients seem to be elderly - perhaps treechangers/seachangers who delight in not living in the city. Regional medicine can be quite lucrative as there is not many specialists willing to operate/practice there.
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    I think the idea of having 2 staff during those times when you are there doing consulting will probably go a long way to helping with that issue. Outside of those times they are just answering calls, chasing debtors, general admin etc?
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    When you use agencies and consultants there are always fees that hurt and make you feel 'well I can do this myself' BUT sometimes you have to spend money to make money. You have an opportunity (not a crisis) to turn your business into something even better with happy staff, good procedures and...
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    China - the place I linked http://www.indigoconsulting.com.au/ seems to do all that.
  9. westminster

    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    Someone like this looks good http://www.indigoconsulting.com.au/ more than just finding you someone
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    Opinions on staffing crisis in a small business

    Find a good temp pronto from a professional agency and suck up the cost. Get them to document everything possible and help 'Jane' train up a new part timer. 2. Learn how to be a better boss. It doesn't happen over night but learning to deal with employees will help you in all relationships in...
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