About SME & Associates, Inc.
More Than Employment — We're a Corporate Office Resource for Businesses, Professionals & Job Seekers
SME & Associates, Inc. is more than an employment agency.
We are a corporate office resource, business services company, workforce solutions provider, and employment agency designed to help businesses, professionals, contractors, and job seekers navigate the many challenges that come with operating a business and building a career.
Our services extend beyond recruitment and employment placement. We assist businesses with business development, organizational planning, human resources, payroll, compliance, contracts, licensing, administrative support, workforce matters, and much more.
Our goal is to give businesses access to the resources they need to operate more efficiently while creating employment pathways for individuals seeking opportunities.
Our Mission
Building Businesses. Creating Opportunities. Keeping People Working.
We understand that running a business involves much more than selling a product or providing a service.
Businesses must manage employees, payroll, contracts, licensing, insurance, compliance, documentation, complaints, claims, audits, customer accounts, and countless administrative responsibilities.
That is where SME & Associates, Inc. comes in.
We provide businesses with a centralized resource for many of the administrative, workforce, and business-service needs that can otherwise require multiple providers.
Business Development & Planning
We assist businesses at different stages of development, from startups and growing companies to established organizations undergoing change.
Our business services may include:
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Business development assistance
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Business planning
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Organizational planning
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Business reorganization support
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Operational planning
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Administrative structure development
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Training packages
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Workforce planning
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Business documentation
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Policy and procedure development
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Contract preparation and review
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General administrative support
Whether a business is preparing to launch, expanding its operations, restructuring its organization, or developing new internal processes, SME & Associates can provide administrative and business-service support.
Human Resources & Payroll Services
Our corporate division provides HR & Payroll Services to qualifying businesses.
Services may include:
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Employee onboarding
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Hiring and termination administration
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Employment documentation
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HR policies and procedures
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Payroll administration
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Employee records support
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Employment documentation
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Workforce administration
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HR-related correspondence
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Compliance support
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Contract preparation
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Personnel documentation
Our objective is to help businesses establish organized and professional employment processes while reducing the administrative burden placed on business owners and management.
Licensing, Permits, Insurance & Bonding
Operating a business often requires navigating licensing, permits, insurance, bonding, and regulatory requirements.
SME & Associates can assist businesses with administrative preparation and coordination related to:
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Business licensing
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Professional licensing
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Permits
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Insurance requirements
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Non-judicial bonding
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Required business documentation
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Regulatory paperwork
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Compliance-related documentation
SME & Associates does not replace a licensed attorney, insurance professional, bonding company, or government agency when professional or governmental approval is required. Our role is to provide administrative assistance, preparation, organization, and coordination.
Employment Law & Compliance Support
Employment requirements can be complicated, particularly for small businesses without an internal HR department.
We assist employers and contractors with organizing and preparing employment-related documentation and addressing administrative compliance matters.
Our services may include:
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Employment compliance support
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Employment documentation
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Workplace policy development
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EEO/EEOC-related administrative support
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Employer complaint documentation
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Employee and contractor documentation
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Claims documentation
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Administrative preparation
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Record organization
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Employment-related correspondence
EEO/EEOC Point of Contact
SME & Associates can also assist businesses with establishing an EEO/EEOC point of contact and administrative process for workplace complaints and related documentation.
Where a matter requires legal advice or legal representation, we encourage clients to work with qualified legal counsel.
Employer & Contractor Complaint Support
When an employment-related complaint arises, businesses need organized documentation and a clear process.
SME & Associates can assist employers and contractors with:
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Receiving and organizing complaint information
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Preparing documentation
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Preparing responses
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Reviewing available records
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Organizing supporting documents
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Preparing and filing applicable administrative documents
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Coordinating information for legal counsel when appropriate
Our role is to provide administrative and business support and help organize the information necessary for the appropriate next step.
Claims Evaluation & Administrative Support
We can assist businesses with the administrative review and preparation of documentation related to claims and employment matters, including:
Workers' Compensation Matters
Assistance with organizing claim information, reviewing available documentation, preparing records, and coordinating administrative information.
Unemployment Matters
Assistance with reviewing unemployment claims, organizing employer records, preparing documentation, and assisting with administrative responses, reviews, and appeals.
Our services are designed to help employers understand and organize the information surrounding a claim.
Legal representation, legal opinions, and legal advice remain the responsibility of qualified attorneys when required.
Contracts & Business Documents
Proper documentation is essential to operating a business.
SME & Associates can assist with:
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Creating business contracts
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Reviewing contracts
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Employment agreements
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Independent contractor agreements
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Service agreements
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Business policies
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Procedures
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Forms
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Notices
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Administrative documents
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Workforce documentation
Our team can help businesses prepare organized documentation based on their operational needs.
Medical & Healthcare Business Services
SME & Associates also provides specialized administrative and business services to medical offices, healthcare professionals, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.
Services may include:
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Medical Office Collections
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Assistance with accounts receivable and collection-related administrative services.
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Payment Posting
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Payment posting and account administration support for medical practices and healthcare organizations.
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Audits
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Administrative and operational audit support to help organizations identify documentation, payment, or process issues.
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Healthcare Administrative Support
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Remote administrative services designed to support healthcare offices and organizations with qualifying business processes.
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Remote Medical & Healthcare Services
SME & Associates can also provide qualifying remote medical and healthcare support services based on the applicable professional, contractual, licensing, and regulatory requirements.
Services may be structured to support medical practices, healthcare organizations, and professionals with remote workforce and administrative needs.
Where a service requires a licensed healthcare professional, services are performed only by appropriately qualified and authorized personnel.
Healthcare Certification & Training
Education and workforce development are also part of our mission.
SME & Associates can provide or coordinate training opportunities designed to help individuals develop marketable healthcare skills.
Our training offerings may include programs such as:
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Phlebotomy Training
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IV Training
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Healthcare-related certification preparation
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Workforce training packages
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Professional development
Training availability, certification requirements, and eligibility may vary by program and applicable regulatory requirements.
Employment & Talent Acquisitions
Our Talent Acquisitions Department connects qualified candidates with employment opportunities based on employer requirements and candidate qualifications.
We provide multiple employment pathways, including:
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Direct-Hire Placement
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Contract-to-Hire
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Employment Placement
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Direct Employment Opportunities
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Contact Center Opportunities
But our relationship with job seekers does not necessarily end after placement.
We continue helping candidates move forward.
Eligible individuals working through SME may receive assistance from our Talent Acquisitions Department in identifying other employment opportunities that may better match their qualifications, career goals, experience, and desired earning potential.
Our Job Seekers Safety Net™
We understand that many people accept employment because they need income immediately while continuing to search for a better opportunity.
Our Contact Center can provide eligible job seekers with an additional income pathway while they continue pursuing their long-term career goals.
This is what we call our:
JOB SEEKERS SAFETY NET™
The goal is simple:
You work. You earn. We keep looking.
While you remain an active participant and meet applicable program requirements, you may continue using available Contact Center opportunities as a primary or supplemental source of income while pursuing other career opportunities.
A Resource for Small Businesses
Small businesses often need the same resources as larger companies but may not have the budget or infrastructure to maintain an entire corporate administrative department.
SME & Associates was built to help fill that gap.
Instead of searching for multiple providers for different business needs, businesses can utilize SME & Associates as a centralized corporate resource for a broad range of services.
From business development and planning to HR and payroll, contracts, licensing, workforce solutions, administrative support, medical office services, training, and employment, we help businesses address the operational needs that keep their organizations moving.
Our Commitment
At SME & Associates, Inc., we believe that business development and employment are connected.
Strong businesses create opportunities.
Qualified workers help businesses grow.
Organized workforce systems help employers operate efficiently.
And individuals who remain connected to employment have more opportunities to build their careers.
That is why our company serves both sides of the workforce:
BUSINESSES NEED RESOURCES.
JOB SEEKERS NEED OPPORTUNITIES.
SME & ASSOCIATES CONNECTS THE TWO.
SME & Associates, Inc.
Corporate Office Resource | Business Services | Workforce Solutions | Employment Agency
We provide businesses, professionals, contractors, healthcare organizations, and job seekers with a broad range of services designed to support business operations, workforce development, employment, and professional growth.
We're not just here to fill jobs.