Litostroj’s Seminole Business Network Success Story

The Seminole Business Network connected Litostroj with TrustPoint, a vetted HR and payroll provider, helping the company reduce its existing service costs by approximately 50%. The switch consolidated HR and payroll into one platform, reduced vendor-search legwork and offered an opportunity to support Florida State.

For Dave Rittle, Project Manager at Litostroj, getting involved with the Seminole Business Network came down to a simple idea: what if the company could solve an existing business need, save money and support Florida State at the same time?

Dave believes strongly in supporting colleges and universities and their ability to continue providing educational opportunities for future generations.

So when the Seminole Business Network introduced Litostroj to TrustPoint, an HR and payroll solutions provider, he was open to the conversation.

“It’s a win-win for everyone – the university and your company,” Dave said. “You can save money and give back to FSU at the same time.”

Finding the Right Provider Without Starting From Scratch

Litostroj had a clear business need. The company was building out HR operations for a team of more than 16 employees and needed a better way to manage HR and payroll.

Normally, solving that problem would mean researching providers, scheduling calls, comparing platforms and interviewing companies to determine which one could meet the organization’s needs.

Through the Seminole Business Network and NOCAP Sports, much of that initial legwork was already done.

Instead of starting the search from scratch, Litostroj was connected with TrustPoint, a vetted Seminole Business Network partner.

“There was a need that the company had, and instead of us having to do all the research, the Seminole Business Network helped us find the right business to work with,” Dave said. “It saves you the time of hunting, searching and interviewing service providers. NOCAP brings the company to you.”

For Dave, that convenience alone made the process valuable.

Cutting Costs by 50%

The impact went beyond saving time. Before making the change, Litostroj was paying approximately $2,500 per month for its existing services.

By switching to TrustPoint through the Seminole Business Network, the company was able to reduce those costs by approximately 50%.

At the same time, Litostroj was able to simplify its operations by bringing two important functions – HR and payroll together into one platform.

Rather than managing separate systems and providers, the company now has a more streamlined approach to supporting its employees and handling day-to-day administrative needs.

“It’s been wonderful,” Dave said. “It was one of the best moves we’ve made in years.”

Saving More Than Money

For businesses, the cost of a service provider isn't measured only by the monthly invoice. There’s also the time spent researching options, sitting through sales calls, comparing services and determining which companies can actually deliver what they promise.

That’s where Dave sees another important benefit of the Seminole Business Network.

The network gives participating businesses access to vetted providers across services they may already use or need, helping take some of the uncertainty and legwork out of the process.

For Litostroj, the introduction to TrustPoint meant finding a solution that reduced costs, consolidated operations and saved the team valuable time.

A Simple Opportunity for Businesses to Explore

Dave’s advice to other businesses considering the Seminole Business Network is straightforward: take a look at what you're already paying for.

From HR and payroll to other essential business services, there may be an opportunity to find a better solution or reduce an existing expense — without adding another lengthy vendor search to your team's workload.

And when a business finds the right fit through the network, the impact extends beyond the company itself.

“You can save on services you’re already using and paying for,” Dave said. “And you can help FSU at the same time.”

For Litostroj, partnering with TrustPoint through the Seminole Business Network resulted in approximately 50% savings, a more streamlined HR and payroll operation, and a provider relationship Dave calls one of the company’s best moves in years.

That’s exactly the type of win-win the Seminole Business Network was built to create.

Own or operate a business? Explore the Seminole Business Network to see if your existing business expenses could work harder for your company and for Florida State Athletics.

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