Veterans, Guards, Reservists

Business Boot Camp: Putting Veterans in Business

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FranNet understands the value of a veteran.  We understand the value you brought to the battlefield, and the value you can bring to business.   You were the backbone of America in the military, and we want to help you become the backbone of the American economy as a small business owner.

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From Honor to Owner: Opportunities for Veterans in Franchising

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Veterans have a proven track record of success in franchising. Franchises run on systems, relying upon traits and skills that military training and experience provide: leadership experience, dedication, attention to detail and implementing systems with an understanding of operational excellence. Building on that foundation, franchises offer training and support. In franchising, you're in business "for" yourself, but not "by" yourself.

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Non-profit Helps Veterans Launch Businesses

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Wed, 2012-09-19 13:36

"Through SCORE, I learned the process for developing a small business as well as the day-to-day realities of small business development," claims Dr. LaVerne Jackson, a U.S. military veteran who spent eight years as an Army nurse and who now understands the challenges of business ownership. "There are differences between an idea and a good business concept. Having this education and knowledge allows aspiring small business owners to be successful."

 

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Outstanding Veteran-Owned Small Business Owner: SCORE Awards

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Mon, 2012-08-20 15:19

Joel Goldberg, founder and CEO of Aurico, an employment screening, background check and drug testing company, says being in the U.S. Navy provided him with many lessons to take to heart in the business world, but the most important was to "do it right" the first time around.

Read on to hear what lessons Joel learned while starting and growing his business and what the future holds for Aurico.

 

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Aurico Reports Receives National Recognition as Outstanding Veteran-Owned Small Business from The SCORE Foundation Sponsored by Insperity

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Mon, 2012-08-13 18:19

Washington DC─ Aurico Reports has been chosen as this year’s recipient for the prestigious Outstanding Veteran-Owned Small Business award given by The SCORE Foundation and sponsored by Insperity.

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SCORE Awards Put a Spotlight on Small Business Success

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Mon, 2012-08-06 09:16

Entrepreneurs and Supporters Honored for Creating Jobs and Helping to Improve the Economy at August Event

Washington, D.C. — SCORE, -www.score.org- mentors to America’s small business, announces the winners of the 4th annual SCORE Awards for entrepreneurial excellence and support of America’s small businesses. The SCORE Awards gala will be held August 16th in New Orleans, LA.

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Aurico Reports, Inc.

Navy veteran Joel Goldberg founded Aurico Reports in 1991, running it out of an extra bedroom in his home.  Over twenty years later, the company occupies a 3 story office building in Arlington Heights, Illinois and provides a comprehensive array of in-depth background screening, drug testing, assessment tools and related resources that help companies find and retain the "A" players - the best people for the job opening they seek to fill.  Aurico is recognized as an industry leader due to their exceptional commitment to accuracy, consistent quality, fast turnaround, and solutions-based approach.  By partnering with an organization’s Human Resources department, they increase that organization’s efficiency, lower their recruitment costs and improve their organizational performance.

www.aurico.com

Owner/Founder
Joel Goldberg
My Location
Arlington Heights IL
United States
Year Company Formed
1991
My Successes

Aurico is committed to support its employees and their community.  In 2011, they added 12 new full-time positions to their staff and now support 63 employees in their hometown.  They’ve made a significant investment in employee cultivation, often promoting from within their own ranks and offering continuous employee training and development.  In 2011, Aurico was nominated for the "Business of the Year" Award in the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and was also cited as an INC 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Company in the US. The company works closely with the town government and Chamber of Commerce to support events in the Arlington Heights community.  Every member of the management team is involved with volunteer activities throughout the community by serving on boards, supporting PADS for HOPE homeless shelters, volunteer coaching and supporting the local YMCA, community libraries and United Way.

How SCORE Helped

Beginning in 2009, SCORE mentors Leo Dietlin, Don Crossett, Jerry Hicks and Jay Rowell began carefully evaluating Aurico’s operations, corporate structure and strategic plan, looking for new opportunities for growth and planning the company’s long-term course of action, including incorporating the talents and experience of the founder’s son, Ben Goldberg.  The SCORE team recommended a strategy and goals that the Aurico team now uses to benchmark its accomplishments and develop annual planning and directions.  The results were obvious – they now serve 2,500 clients nationwide and boast a 97% client retention rate since 1991.  They continue to regularly meet with their team of SCORE mentors to assist in managing their resulting growth.

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