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: Testimonials :
Member testimonials
For 35 years, owners and staff of independent staffing companies have solved problems, met challenges, avoided disasters and established life-long friendships through an exclusive association called TempNet. This year's president Mary Swindle of Key Staff Source, Inc. of Columbus, MS noted "We are 75 members strong with a combined payroll exceeding $500 million dollars and 33 associate members who support our association and our industry with outstanding services; We are exclusive in that we are non-competing companies across the United States and Canada; We share information and ideas about: how to market; how to insure your company; how to recruit and pay staff; how to weather tough times; how to set your company up for maximum benefit and minimum taxes; how to select a software provider; and many other issues." Swindle added: "Thanks to TempNet, I own my business; I was a staff member attending a TempNet conference; The owners of my company were selling; I learned from a TempNet owner, Bob Liken, how I could buy the company. I followed his advice, bought the company, and have been successful beyond my dreams."
For Michael Dumaine of Point Staffing Services in East Windsor, Connecticut, it was slightly different: "I owned my company which was a franchise. When I left the comfort of the franchise and its stringent rules, I felt very alone. I needed a group to share ideas and be a compass for me and my company. TempNet has been a real life saver." The economic slowdown has many business owners worried. For Maedon Coburn of Appleseed Personnel Services in Leominster, MA, the support and advice of fellow TempNet members saved her company. "A few years back, business was bad and my self confidence was worse. TempNet was the support group that pulled me through. These wonderful people understood what I was going through and lifted me up. Their support and solid advice got me through the tough times and now my business is doing very, very well."
Laurie Liechty of Contemporary Personnel Staffing of Liverpool, New York likes the non-competing aspect of TempNet. "I love having the ability to discuss confidential issues and look for ideas with out my competition being at the table or in the building. I can be candid and these people care about me and my business. I am often surprised that they have been through what I am going through. I have the greatest confidence in their advice." For Giovanni Panizzi of Teamtemps Personnel Staffing, Inc. in Valdosta, GA, it was workers compensation insurance that almost did his business in. "My workers compensation carrier went out of business in the midst of a very tough market. Thanks to the assistance of other TempNet members, I was able to weather the storm and secure workers compensation insurance. Without TempNet, I would definitely be out of business." Bill Gage of Gage Personnel Services of Wyomissing, PA looks at other benefits of TempNet: "Some of the benefits I have received from joining TempNet are: information (freely shared in a noncompetitive environment); the excellent off site and web training for my staff; and, the long term friendships I have developed."
Carolyn Boteler of Temp Staff of Jackson, Mississippi turned her TempNet friendships into partners. "I had the opportunity to bid a multimillion dollar contract. It was just too big for me; so, I partnered with other TempNet members and landed the contract. It turned out to be a great move for all of us." Bill Gage added: "I just landed a multimillion dollar contract thanks to access to TempNet legal counsel. Because of information provided through TempNet counsel, my attorneys were able to overcome obstacles and we landed the contract." Most TempNet members are members of ASA as well as their state associations. "TempNet compliments the benefits of these other associations" said President Swindle. "Plus we meet twice a year in some interesting places. Next Spring we go to Palm Springs and next Fall we go to Indianapolis. In 2010 it's Disney World (Orlando) and Music City (Nashville). Regardless of where we go we learn a lot and have a good time."
Kim Clausen, All Star Staffing
This was my first conference with TempNet. I had been with another networking group for independent services for years ... this group has that one beat HANDS DOWN! We felt welcome and a real part of the organization right away. I am impressed with the caliber of the companies. I know my membership ROI will meet my expectations and then some.
Carolyn Boteler, Tempstaff
I would give up many things before I would give up my TempNet membership. The friendship and networking opportunities among the membership is irreplaceable. Anytime I need expertise in any area, I rely on my TempNet friends. TempNet is all about participation. For the past seventeen years, I have utilized my membership to the fullest extent. Because of this participation, my company, my staff and myself have reaped the benefits of a wonderful organization.
Nancy Wenzel, Working World Staffing
When you own your own business, you can sometimes feel like you are on an island. What is the best way to train a sales person, how do I motivate my people to be more proactive, how can I get past that receptionist to the H.R. Director?? As a Tempnet member, all I have to do is pick up the phone or e-mail one of the other members and simply ask the question. I will get a few different answers, all with sound advice and practical experience behind those answers, and the rest is up to me. It is truly like having a steering committe in your very own conference room. It would take 2 lifetimes to gain the expertise and experience that these members have, and we are all willing it share it! Being a member of this extraordinary group is truly a no-brainer! My business is better because of Tempnet
Eileen Wheeler Sheehan, ABLE Associates INC
Where else can you get the unvarnished feedback of 40 or 50 executives who have already faced your issue and succeeded? And have fun while you're listening? Nowhere.
George C. Roper, Roper Personnel Services, Inc.
Our membership in TempNet helped to significantly increase our business well over 1000% during our first 10 years. We have considered it to be our greatest business asset although it does not appear on our balance sheet.
Dorothy Grandbois, Job Store, Inc.
Tempnet is a great source for sharing and receiving valuable information about the staffing Industry with top temporary services across the Nation. We have implemented many wonderful ideas and have watched our business grow from one to six offices throughout Colorado.
Edward A. Seitz, President, Shannon Staffing, Inc.
Our TempNet membership is a valuable asset for our company. The conferences are targeted to the needs of the independent staffing owners.
More importantly is the access among the companies, managers, and owners. Got a question? You can call Jill on one coast; Greg on the other; or Darlene in the Midwest.
I have found that the value of membership has increased as I've become more active in the organization whether as board member, regional VP, or committee chair.
I encourage eligible companies to apply for membership and those who are members to become more involved in their organization.
Suzanne Hodes, , CPC, CTS, CAREERXCHANGE
When Jean Larsen asked us to submit an article or news for Region II, I sat back and said, "what is there to say. Business stinks." Almost everyone is in the same canoe rowing like crazy upstream. However, I thought about it some more and realized we had been here once before and that was in 1995. At that time we were a "little TempNet baby". We had just finished a great year and then wham, we lost our three largest accounts. Our sales had taken a nose dive and personally, I was having my own challenges. When the two collided, I thought we were in deep doodie. We came to the TempNet Annual conference and I sat down and had "a heart to heart" with someone I knew and respected. As a direct result of that meeting, Sue and I sat down (Nick wasn't in the picture yet) and looked at our "baby" (our company) and ourselves. We realized that we couldn't keep operating the same way. The methods we used to get things done were no longer effective and were more time consuming than ever. We knew we needed a change or we wouldn't be able to continue. The last straw was my health and Sue's. Once we saw how it was directly affecting us, we tackled the problem.
The problem was that up until that time almost everything in the company revolved around us. If we were having a bad time, so was the company. We needed to change this spiral. We decided to "build an organization" that could stand on its on feet, with or without us, and weather the storms. Deciding to do this and getting this done were two different things. This is not something you can do over night. Now, "our baby" has grown up and it doesn't look anything like its parents. In the last seven years we successfully merged, taking on a new partner. We acquired two other companies and built an organization which is still work in progress. We (the owners) still make a lot of "rain" but we are well into the process of building an organization with a management team and sales team to continue to build on the future.
Bottom line, we have many TempNet friends who have helped us along the way. There have been countless times that Sue, Nick or I have picked up the telephone and called one of our TempNet buddies and said "Have you ever had this problem? How did you deal with it?" Many TempNet buddies have been our unofficial "outside unpaid directors". During good and bad times you have been there for us. I hope some day we can repay you other than saying, "THANK YOU."
Jill Tillinghast, Owner and Chief Executive Officer-Personnel Preference, Inc.
Joining TempNet in the summer of 1994 was the best business decision I ever made. When I attended my first conference I was absolutely astounded at the wealth of information freely shared among members. I gained more knowledge in my first TempNet meeting than in several years of attending state and national association meetings! In addition to the accelerated learning curve provided by TempNet, I have made valuable friends and business contacts across the country. My company has grown in sales and profits and I have grown professionally as well as personally from my membership. I would recommend TempNet without reservation to any independent staffing firm interested in improving their bottom line, running a quality company, and growing their staffs and themselves professionally.
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Top Resources, Inc.
Top Resources is a certified woman owned business serving the Kansas City area for over 40 years. We offer temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire...
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09/22/10
TempNet Fall 2010 Conference TempNet members can look forward to a tranquil resort setting at a discount price for the Fall meeting in Palm Springs this year. Our guests will enjoy Spanish-style casitas with an incredible view of the mountains and the on-site golf course. The resort waterpark will be hard to resist, so plan your schedule to spend a couple extra days!
The agenda will return to our regular Wednesday reception - Saturday noon format. Speakers to be announced soon!
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