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Achieving the dream-Entrepreneur serves as mentor to women

For Teresa Katubig, being able to live the American dream took a lot of determination and perseverance, but it was worth every second. “After getting divorced, I used credit cards and a second mortgage to start my business,” said Katubig, … Continue reading →

Personality, market knowledge are winning combo

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, the right real estate agent can make it a smoother process. Kara Helmuth, a litigation associate at Danna McKitrick PC, was a first-time homebuyer in 2011. She found her agent by attending open … Continue reading →

‘Dress for success’ among advice offered to BCHS job seekers.

Benton, Ill. — Students at Benton Consolidated High School are better informed and better prepared for Friday’s third annual MP3 Job Expo following a presentation by Extra Help, Inc., officials. Marcey Poshard and Tony Stearns told students to prepare and … Continue reading →

Teresa Katubig Named 2012 Top Woman Business Owner

(February 15, 2012, St. Louis, Mo) Teresa Katubig, President and CEO of Extra Help, Inc., one of the area’s largest employment, payroll and workforce services companies, has been named a top women business owner by the St. Louis Small Business … Continue reading →

Deciding to Do Business the Right Way

After nearly a decade working for McDonald’s Corp. and a trip back to school to earn an accounting degree, Teresa Katubig started working as a consultant – fixing financial messes for business owners. “I would get a name from whomever, … Continue reading →

Teresa Katubig Honored with Tallerico Leadership Award

(March 6, 2012, Edwardsville/Glen Carbon, Il) Teresa Katubig, President and CEO of Extra Help, Inc., one of the region’s largest employment, payroll and workforce services companies, has been honored with the Tallerico Leadership Award. The award recognizes an individual who … Continue reading →

A day with Nicole Kline-Regional Director of Operations in the St Louis/ Metro East area

Hello there! It’s Nicole Kline. I am a Regional Director of Operations in the St Louis/ Metro East area. I have been with Extra Help for five years now, and I work with the operations team to make sure that … Continue reading →

Taking on the unknown with Amanda Majewski

Hello cyber space! This is my FIRST official blog and I’m super excited to share my thoughts and experiences with you all. A quick bio of me: born and raised in Southern Illinois, grew up on a farm, graduated from … Continue reading →

A day in the life of the Director of Sales

By 5:45 am I am up and about getting myself ready for work. My girls 4 and 5 reluctantly fight the morning rush of getting up and ready for school. “Mom my socks are crooked, I don’t wanna wear jeans, … Continue reading →

Brighter picture for manufacturing employment in the US by Marcey Poshard Director of Southern Illinois Operations

The manufacturing sector saw 23,000 net new workers take up positions in the US in the final month of 2011, according to new research. Figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that in 2010 109,000 new employees were welcomed … Continue reading →