Training Will Address Common, Yet Challenging Human Resource Issues

COLUMBIA, Mo., March 9, 2007 — Small business owners and managers struggling with human resource challenges and questions can find help at upcoming training sponsored by the Missouri Small Business Development Centers.

"HR for Small Business: Avoiding the Landmines" starts March 22 at several locations in Missouri. This series is targeted to small business employers who do not have HR professionals on staff. Training covers a variety of human resource topics, including:

• Session 1 - Leadership and Liability Management
• Session 2 - Recruitment and Selection
• Session 3 - Compensation and Retention
• Session 4 - Managing Employee Benefits and Payroll
• Session 5 - Government Compliance

For more information about individual sessions, visit the course description at www.missouribusiness.net/training/hr_avoid_landmines.asp.

In addition to instruction, attendees will receive a reference manual with overviews of statutes and laws affecting small business, plus resource information and a template to develop a personnel policy manual. HR experts will answer specific questions.

The cost for each program is $45; attend all five programs in the series for $199.

For more specific dates, times, locations and to register, visit the Web page for the Missouri Business Development Program Calendar of Events at www.missouribusiness.net/cgi-bin/calendar/ and phone or e-mail staff listed at the location nearest you.