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WHO IS SHEBA

SHEBA is a one-stop-shop that provides HR consulting for small businesses including entrepreneurial technical assistance and back-office support.

We create pathways for companies to reinvest in their pursuit of economic growth and workforce development.

Ultimately, what sets us apart is our willingness to train and develop leaders within their businesses to utilize succession and strategic planning in order to grow and scale year over year.

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SHEBA’S TEAM

Sonserae Cicero | CEO & President | MS in HR & Labor Relations w/27 years of HR experience with fortune 500 companies

Maurice Morgan | Veteran Initiatives & Business Development Manager | Navy Vet (aviation) | Certified Technician

Frankie Brown | HR Admin Support | BA in Business w/7 years of non-profit experience

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SHEBA’S GOAL IS….

Simply to align clients' business needs with the talents and skills of diverse partners and candidates. We work to build connections with corporate partners, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and those seeking employment such as youth from urban communities and those who may have been formerly justice involved, emphasizing helping people of all abilities and backgrounds.

Our focus includes supporting women and BIPOC small businesses in all communities.

Some of our support services include:

Training and development
Succession and strategic planning
HR compliance and documentation
Bookkeeping and payroll

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��OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSITION & TRANSFORMATION�

SHEBA is committed to helping small businesses build and create an empowered and engaged workforce with high morale focused on delivering higher results by way of:

Fostering an environment of confidence that your investment will carry forward
Creating a culture of problem solvers
Supporting individuals who understand continuous improvement and are capable of sustaining transformation
Building professionals equipped with tools and resources appropriate to help others continually grow and develop.
Working with clients to understand how to effectively pivot and appreciate change and transformation efforts even if they fall short or fail altogether
Supporting organizations focus on its people, culture, and journey to change.
Offering a structured approach and methodology that will help create the correct sense of urgency required to for an immediate return on investment directly reflective of the transformation journey.
Focusing on organizational adoption, behavioral change management while building people readiness skills.

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TRANSITION & TRANSFORMATION CONTINUED

Behavioral Change:

Understanding the business model of each client and its employees’ capacity to embrace change, as we bring all vested parties on the journey while encouraging progressive acceptance of the end game. We envision developing a relationship that includes:

Comprehensive communication that builds support versus rejection
Engaged and committed stakeholders making change stick
Improve return on investment by ensuring respect for process and respect for others

People Readiness:

We help organizations educate their employees by allowing them to readily accept and adopt the change management process while settling into their new culture.

Adoption is embraced by providing a platform for sustainable practices and continued improvement
Less anxiety for workforce – people understand their place in the organization.
Organizational capability is aligned with the new organization culture

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TRANSITION & TRANSFORMATION CONT….

Work with clients to build their skills and capabilities

We believe in implementing efficiencies and removing barriers

Help our clients adapt to a changing environment while continuously improving.

We are a team of members who Collaborate to drive results

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SHEBA’S CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

New Business Intake
Business & Skill Gap Assessment (PreVue)
Incubation Program for New Business
Accelerator Program for Existing Business
Onboarding Sustainability Plan
Structured Development Curriculum
Trusted Business Community of Partners
Access to Capital

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THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS

The first 90 days of the business support program

Business Intake (start up/existing)

Current State Overview

Gap Analysis

Needs Assessment

Onboarding Plan

Development Plan

Business Receives Certification of Completion

Financial Health & Wellness Week 4

DEI for Small Business Week 3

Leadership Development Week 2

Business Fundamentals

Week 1

Training

Start Up or Existing Training Plan Review

Recommend Funding

Partner with Funding Source (check and balance)

Sheba Orientation Business Service Overview

Startup/New Entrepreneur

Funding approval process

Approved

Denied

Funding Alternatives

Mentor / Coach assigned

6 months

Provide access to Addt’l Support

Initial intake 1-2 weeks

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RESTART �CERTIFICATION PROCESS