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- - ~ - - ~ - -- ~n1990 whintbybe Pioneer Int eri-*orSI to close down DR MCHAEL GERTLER ie the ing functional, scoliosis to Dr. Mary-* newest addition to the Wbitby Amu Goldhawk- Balcom and Marilyn Chfropractic Glinic. Above, Gertier ]Roberts. (far right) points to an x-ray show- Chriu Bovie photo IBy Trudie Zavado»vios Within months, Pioneer Inter- iors will close, thon, doors aftor 16, 1/2 years of business in Whitby. Owner Mike Dorfman made that decision 18 months ago. Business. was good, in fact, as Dorfmnan puts it, t was flyinç. when a company goes out of buzsiness, it is in financialstrait says Dorfinan. "When I made the decision, business was flym* 'If~s ben very worthwhile for al of us, but I want to do sonething different. Lifo offers me too many alternatives.» Dorfma2n says now he'sglad ho made the decision hoe did gecause the "social! political scenarjo li Canada is more depressing. It makes more sense to invest my funds in other areas." Dorfman first plans to, make sure his customers are well looked after - griing-out-of-buoi- ness sales will be held this week. Sales will last uintil ail stock is gone. "We are also *going ta tako orders at a discount,says Dorf- mani. "Our warehouse and office staff will be in place tiil the end of 11990. I chose that date to get everyone served. -It's àa iong-term departure with the saine level of service we vo always had.» Dorfinan says that besides the furniture, there will b. thou- sands of dollars of asscssories for sale. qI think I have. been very fortunate to, have been here,» says Dorfmnan who moved to Whitby from Toronto li 1974. "Whitby is a great place to live and work. It's-ben very reward- mng. And the staff cares so much. Its been rewarding for ail of us. Dorfmnan is also closing . is store li Mississauga. '90%s chaleges to be discussed John Armstrong of the Ontari Chaxnber of Commerce and Canada/U.S Trade Coinmittee will be guest speaker at the June 26 qeneral dinner meeting of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. The meeting wili be held at the Centennial Building, Whitby. Armstrong and a representa- tive from the Ministry of Indus- try, Trade and Technology will discuss 'Meeting the challenges of the 1990s.' Cost is $25 per member, $30 for non-membDers. GST semWinar A semunar for busines ses te, obtain, information about the goods and services tex (GST) will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 9 a.m. te, noon, at"the Centennial Building, Whitby.* The seminar, for business owners, professional fîrmns self- employed individuals ani tax ractitioners, will be held by the hitby Chainher of Commnerce i conjunction with the Department Of FIinance a nd Revenue Canada. Cost is $25 for chamber mem- bers, $30 for non-members. There will be a question-and- answer period. To attend, cail 668-4506 (Fax, 668-1894). cIYoUR BUINS 1mipi* Plan ahead, 'when îinvesting in temporary. help A temporeiy worker could be worth his or her weight in gold te, your company. Perticularly if you take certain basic steps in advance. From leborers te legal secretanies, nurses, and computer operaters, 'temporaries cen provide the critical. personnel te, fill in an absence, overcome an emergency, or guide your business through a speciel priject or a new phase of operation. "Even tep' executives and chartered accountaxits can be hired tempararily," says Gary French, president-elect of the Federation of Temporary Help Services, a professional umbreila group te which some 80 per cent of (>ntar!W~s temporary . help services beh:ng. Temps came, they see, they do -and thon they leave. Tlhey can be called self:-liquxdating professionals. French also points out that their use lits in with zero- based management theory, which aime to justify al operational expenses oni an ennual basis. You, the entrepreneur, are given more preci se control of your overhead. The use of temps b as burgeoned in recent years, says French, Who is senior vice-president of Olsten Services. There are more than 500 temporary service companies in Ontario, adds Lynxi Manning, resident of the Tempg ~ederation., The tempWsl sklls, dedication, eand efficiecy -- tested and graded by their employees -- wiil serve you best at your time of need if you allow Bore practical procedures. "Be as speciic as Possible when YOU esk a temporary help service te uend you a temporezy,', advises Manning) vice-president of Kelly Temporary Services. If. for example, it's a secretary you're after, specify the typing, shorthanmd, computer expertise including hardware and software. te be used, and other sliils needed.. This helpe ensure tat the temp cen do the job and won't have te, be replaced. It's also cet- efficient: as a services bill rate includes the tempe idle. Sending for someone over- qualified could mean unnecessary expense. 'Don't just say 'send me someone- dowýn right now' and hang up." choose supplier -- whetther through referrel, reputation, or sales Sni -- weil in advance of need. Keep in touch with the service to determie and reserve the required temp, to comfirm your requirements or to register changes. Lead turne also ailows you te check into tests taken and other demnonstrations of the asigned tempor-a---emIployee's proficiency, e nd tt ho or she je insured anid bonded. 'Make an appointment with, th e salesperson to learn how the supplying service operates, including billing proceduresl," sa',,ys 'Manning. What you pa, ' e servce, for example, -includes nmot only the temp's direct salary but vacation'pay, and other "payrall burden." Services -may> offer a discount for- long term employment. '-ï.-> .'Deecribe clearly te the arriving temp ail that's involved in the job. Orient thé temp ,te your workplace and introduce 'him 'or her te other staff members., -~ -~ ~ I 1~~-! "I dont really know what kind of temparary help 1 need - just send me someone who knows a lot about a lot ot thlngs!" ~;jppANNOUNCEMENT : ' The Toronto Headquarters Of THE CANADIAN CORPS 0F COMMISSIONAIRES has establish ed a DURHAM REGION DETACHMENT office to betteir serve our Clients and our Cominissionaires in Durham Region. For the last 65 years the Corps has provided services mainly in the fields of security, reception and messenger type duties. However, many of our Comm;issiolnaires have years of experience in the professional, business and trade fields, thus making their mature outlook and reliability invaluable to Clients. To be eligible to become a Commissionaire new applicants must: have served in the An i ed Forces or the RCMP, be able to qualify oni our week long trainin g course and, -be pncpared to serve on a full or part time basis, OR -conisider working on our new "JOB SHARING" approach to work, as a means Mn earn some extra cash while keeping your working hours as flexible as you want them to be j For furthcr information concerning new contracts, or if you wish to'* consider joining the Corps, please cali: - DURHAM REGION DETACHMENT at 623-0802, or - CORPS HEADQUARTERS in Toronto at 1 (416) 364-4496