Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD; Authenticity Consulting, LLC First, Do Some Careful Preparation Before starting an organization or new business (whether nonprofit or for-profit), there is some very important thinking that you really should do. See: Entrepreneurs — Are You Really Ready to Start a New Venture? Should You Start a For-Profit or a …

All About Franchising: Guidelines and Resources Sections of This Topic Include Introduction to Franchising What is a Franchise Business? Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise Preparing to Become a Franchise Owner Is a Franchise Right for You Personally? Alternative: Start New Business From Ground Up? Selecting the Right Franchise Typical Process to Become a …

Sections of This Topic Include Basics and Planning Where to Find Opportunities to Buy a Business Screening New Businesses to Buy – – – Franchises? – – – Multilevel Marketing Companies? – – – Business Incubators (new businesses that share facilities and other resources) Evaluating the Business Making the Deal Tax Implications Financing the Deal …

Basic Terms in Staffing of Employees Sections of This Topic Include Task Job Role Work Measurement Job Analysis Job Description Job Evaluation Work Design and Job Design Staffing Planning General Resources Also consider Related Library Topics Basic Terms in Staffing of Human Resources Basic Terms in Staffing of Human Resources Task A task is a …

Sections of This Topic Include How to Do Successful Succession Planning Additional Perspectives on Succession Planning Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Succession Planning In addition to the articles on this current page, see the following blogs which have posts related to Succession Planning. Scan down the blog’s …

Sections of This Topic Include 10 Ways to Encourage Your High Performer to Leave Are You Concerned With Employee Retention? Additional Perspectives on Retaining Employees Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to This Topic In addition to the articles on this current page, also see the following blogs that …

Sections of This Topic Include General Information About Recruiting Job Candidates Advertising for Job Candidates Online Recruiting Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Recruiting Job Candidates In addition to the articles on this current page, see the following blogs that have posts related to Recruiting Job Candidates. Scan …

How to Know What Positions and Jobs Are Needed Sections of This Topic Include Basic Guidelines to Develop a Staffing Plan Additional Perspectives on Personnel Planning Also, consider Related Library Topics (Before reading this topic, be sure to read the definitions and various steps in the staffing process to notice where this topic fits in …

Organizing or Reorganizing an Organization and Its Employees Sections of This Topic Include Reorganizing Will Be Easier If You Have Been Doing … Typical Problems that Suggest Need for Reorganizing First Guideline for Reorganizing – Review Overall Purpose of Organization Organizational Change: General Guidelines for Carrying it Out Specific Suggestions for Reorganizing an Organization Reorganizing …

Sections of This Topic Include How to Clearly Define a New Job How to Develop Useful Job Descriptions Additional Perspectives on Defining New Jobs and Roles and Job Descriptions Also, consider Related Library Topics (Before reading this topic, be sure to read the definitions and various steps in the staffing process to notice where this …