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... costs. Some small businesses have also had difficulty providing the resources necessary to meet federal requirements for contractors to maintain drug-free workplaces. Three federal agencies jointly sponsored a national conference to communicate the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, discuss the specific problems of small businesses, and consider the incentives needed to assist small businesses in responding to these problems and implementing effective programs. Representatives from trade associations, chambers of commerce, unions, public/private partnerships, state and local governments, and employee assistance programs attended the conference. Presentations were made by the sponsoring agencies and members of the small business community in the areas of small business experiences, legislation, treatment/insurance, and drug testing. Workshops were conducted for each type of organization attending the conference. The group workshops focused on ways in ... partnerships could be formed between the various organizations and how information, resources, and incentives could best be provided to small businesses. The problems and recommendations discussed in the presentations and workshops are described below. Small Business Needs To help design the conference, data on small business problems with substance abuse were obtained in six regional workshops held with small business representatives. Summaries from the regional workshops are contained in appendices to this report. The first step in assisting small businesses is disseminating information that demonstrates how substance abuse impacts all workplaces. As more and more large businesses initiate drug testing programs, small businesses that do not have programs will become likely places of employment for substance abusers. The best method of getting small businesses involved in anti-drug efforts is through communicating the experiences of other small businesses. This will ...

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... by a high degree of absenteeism, a general lack of attention, and low productivity. Through conversations with trusted supervisors and workers, he was able to estimate that approximately 20% of his work force used drugs. One day, Ellison decided to learn more about the problem and how to address it. Initially, Ellison was surprised to learn how little information was available. After conversations with the Chamber of Commerce, he formed Tucsonians for a Drug-Free Workplace. The group gathered attorneys, clinical personnel, and other specialists in substance abuse, organized seminars, and invited speakers from around the country. A couple of years ago, Tucson Rubber Corporation instituted pre-employment drug screening. All successful job applicants are required to sign the company's written policy, stipulating that they must pass a drug test prior to ... for work. At first, the results were unbelievable, ' according to Ellison. Almost every third person who walked in that door couldn't pass a drug test, ' he said. Many applicants eagerly took the test, assuming the results would be negative; test results indicated otherwise. Others simply never showed up for testing or work. Soon, word spread that his was a firm where drug users need not apply. A sign on the door states that fact and warns of the drug screening requirement. Some of them just see that sign and turn around, ' says Ellison. The program has proven to be very successful for Tucson Rubber. Plant managers have commented on the better quality of new hires. The incidence of drug abuse among the workers, as measured by Ellison's hearsay network ...

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... , at best. Here are seven effective activities that can help maximize your referrals from COIs: List all the types of folks who have the potential to be COIs for you. Don't hold back. Make a big list: CPAs, attorneys (estate planning, divorce, personal injury, M&A ) real estate (residential and commercial), clergy, high-level government office-holders, leaders of Chambers of Commerce, CEOs of large companies, etc. Use referrals from your clients and other COIs to meet these folks. See how you can serve them - through their business or their community service work. Be confident and clear on how you provide value to your clients. Be able to tell them what makes you distinctive. Keep creating and nurturing these relationships. Every week, have a ... or meeting with a potential or existing COI. Work a few weeks in advance. You can invite them to your client appreciation events. You can even have a COI appreciation event! Once you have a good stable list of COIs, keep bringing them value, build business friendships, and serve the heck out of people they send your way." Remain disciplined in how you stay in touch with "your personal sales force." Full-time commitment to developing COIs will lead to full-time results! Bill Cates, "America's Referral Coach," is the author of Unlimited Referrals: Secrets That Turn Your Business Relationships into Gold (book, audiotape, and videotape) . You can reach him at Referral Coach International, 7901 Sandy Spring Road, S 102 Laurel, MD 20707; phone: ...