About My Business Resource
MBR was created knowing first hand the HR challenges businesses face.
The creation and implementation of HR processes can be daunting. The founders of MBR recognized this and created HR solutions to help companies manage these challenges.
MBR was created to fill a need.
As an owner of multiple businesses, Rick Lane knew first-hand the real challenges that owning and running a business presents. Banking, IT, recruiting, hiring, payroll, marketing, worker’s compensation, unemployment claims – all of these things fall into an owner’s lap. They take up time and energy that owners would much rather spend with their customers and generating revenue.
Rick turned to a friend and former co-worker, Rachel Kutay for help in solving some of these problems. Using her strong background in HR, Operations, and Marketing, Rachel was able to quickly resolve many of these challenges. Rachel took these items off Rick’s plate, solved his challenges, and connected him with better qualified, more responsive partners to support Rick’s businesses.
A partnership is born.
Rick knew he wasn’t the only owner facing these challenges. He and Rachel began discussing the idea of helping small businesses in the same way – and very quickly, My Business Resource was born.
Since the fall of 2019, My Business Resource has grown from one friend helping another to a true consultancy, with a team of professionals focused on partnering with small business owners to remove the obstacles to growth and provide them with the expertise and tools to run their businesses more effectively.
The MBR Team
Richard A. Lane
Managing Partner
Rick has over 30 years of experience in sales, operations, and business ownership. Rick believes in treating customers like clients, and clients like family. As an owner of multiple small businesses, Rick understands the challenges that owners experience in every area of their businesses.
Rick believes that one of the responsibilities everyone at MBR has is to listen to our clients – we look at the whole picture of our client’s businesses when making recommendations. What differentiates us from our competitors is that we offer solutions directly tailored to our clients’ businesses.
Rachel L. Kutay
SPHR, Co-Owner, Human Resources Executive
Rachel has a Bachelor’s degree in Management & Leadership, along with a Lean Manager Certification and Six Sigma White Belt. Rachel is also a licensed Notary Public in Ohio. She has over 15 years of experience in Human Resources spanning multiple industries in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She has a deep background in employee selection, streamlining organizational processes, and identifying training and professional development needs. Rachel leads the MBR team in their day-to-day work, assisting the team to solve difficult employee relations challenges. Rachel is a certified Talent Optimization Consultant.
Jennifer Kelley
Jen is an experienced HR expert who excels at establishing rapport and relationship building within a multitude of industries, including education, manufacturing, construction, distribution and professional services. Jen is experienced in supporting strategic HR initiatives to help companies improve performance, using practical methodologies and approaches to deliver efficient programs to accomplish business objectives. Jen has multiple certifications in Human Resources and is a Notary Public.
Archie Taylor
Human Resources Consultant
Archie is an experienced, effective, and collaborative leader in Human Resources. He has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources in multiple industries including restaurants, retail, architecture, construction, and corporate office settings. Archie has proven success in leading HR strategic initiatives and guiding employees and managers in HR best practices to contribute to the business strategy. He is a successful innovator in process improvement to resolve challenges and additionally has a Six Sigma White Belt. Archie is an expert in all aspects of HR, including benefits administration, compensation, recruiting, policy development, records management, employee relations, conflict resolution, training and staff development.
Kim Shemenske
MSRHM, ODCP, CMCP, SHRCP, CSSGB, LDSS Human Resources Consultant
Kim is a Human Resources leader and strategic partner that brings balance and simplicity to Human Resource processes and creates a competitive advantage for the business that is reflected in the bottom line. Her strengths include a practical understanding of business needs and incorporating creative leadership skills to achieve business objectives. Kim directs projects that improve employee experience which aligns with organizational strategy and budget requirements. Kim specializes in small to mid-size organizations providing guidance and leadership to Senior Executives. Her broad experience includes the entire life cycle of talent from attraction to exiting. She has experience in various industries including professional services, construction, and healthcare.
Four Simple Steps to a Better System of HR in Your Organization
1. Schedule a Discovery
Take the initiative and book a discovery meeting. We’ll discuss your challenges and discover the best way to move forward.
2. HR Assessment
3. Get Your Quote
After your HR assessment, we will build a comprehensive quote that will give you a clear roadmap to reach your HR goals.
4. Get Back to Business
At a time when we were somewhat in disarray, MBR came in and helped organize things and get the ball rolling. Their team jumped in and got their hands dirty with whatever project was needed.
Rachel Kutay assisted me with all my needs of opening a new business. From providing necessary forms for hiring employees, to assisting with web design, Rachel did it all. Quick to response and supplied a resource for my every need. Highly, highly recommend!
I have known and worked with Rachel in various capacities for several years. Most recently, having opened my own business, she helped me develop staffing & compensation plans. Her pragmatic, common-sense approach to our challenges has been very beneficial, and I highly recommend her and her team.
Rachel was great at guiding me to update myself for a new job search. She gave me information about putting my portfolio online and pushed me to be more creative with my resume so that I looked the part of a design professional. That was extremely helpful in increasing my confidence when applying for positions.
Rachel Kutay was an immense help with opening my new business. She set up everything from hiring employees to assisting with web design and policies. She had an endless bank of superior resources for any need I had. Her knowledge, prompt response and encouragement settled a lot of fear that came with the territory. I highly recommend My Business Resource for anyone who is opening a business or has any business needs.