Small Business

Small businesses have limited resources to manage the complexities of running a business.  It is not uncommon that one problem area affects the entire business. Conflict spread and escalation can happen overnight or relatively quietly over time. Our services can hone in on core problems and address them effectively to get your business running smoothly.

Top 6 Small Business Disputes

  1. Staff turnover - For one reason or another you have a revolving door of staff members

  2. Team dysfunction - Staff members argue and gossip

  3. Poor production - Production is behind or not at expected levels

  4. Department tension - Teams are not speaking with other teams

  5. Customer service - Customers are not taken care of

  6. Home life - Problems at home affect work

Now Offering Online Mediation

Benefits of Online Mediation

  • Not Recorded

  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Approachable: Meet from the comfort and privacy of your own home or office

  • Your party is paired with an experienced conflict resolution professional

Disagreements can cause considerable damage all at once or slowly erode business functions. It can be a cumulative effect. One disagreement may be harmless, but how does another disagreement build upon the first?  Once the snowball starts, it must be managed appropriately.

Employment Investigation

OvalOptions helps companies, organizations and businesses address sensitive issues like harassment, discrimination and compliance complaints.  Our experienced investigators provide an objective look into and analysis of such situations. We apply several methods in combination, dependent on our clients’ needs.

Mediation

Mediation among staff, management, investors, vendors, suppliers.

Facilitation

Guide and navigate internal meetings

Ventit

External Complaint Pathways and Service

HomeHelp

Provide assistance to staff for their home, private life

Training

2-4 Hour sessions in subjects related to conflict resolution and communication

Coaching

One-on-One tutoring in conflict management, communication, and other areas.