Southwestern Family of Companies Launches Southwestern Talent to Deliver Innovative Workforce Solutions

November 7, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Southwestern Family of Companies (SWFC) is excited to announce the launch of Southwestern Talent, a company dedicated to providing innovative workforce solutions to U.S. businesses. Southwestern Talent joins the more than 20 member businesses that make up Nashville, TN based Southwestern Family of Companies.

SWFC acts as a business incubator, offering support services and a growth-friendly environment for entrepreneurs looking to build long-term success. Hattingh Basson, who worked with Southwestern Advantage from 2004 to 2008, returned to SWFC with Southwestern Talent.

“What a privilege to be part of the Southwestern family again. Thank you for the unwavering support and leadership that brought us to this moment,” said Hattingh “Bass” Basson, director of sales for Southwestern Talent. “At Southwestern Talent, we are dedicated to providing high-quality staffing solutions that deliver exceptional value to our clients.”

Southwestern Talent offers high-quality workforce in audit, accounting, administrative and legal services to take the hassle out of finding full-time or part-time staff, allowing businesses to focus on growth. Some of the services include:

  • Audit, accounting, and tax
  • Administration, payroll, and processing
  • Legal, regulatory, and compliance solutions

With a U.S.-based sales and relationship management team, Southwestern Talent provides faster service while saving clients time and money. The consultants are based in South Africa which provides a vast pool of tested, educated, English-speaking professionals, making it ideal for companies looking to benefit from competitive rates, risk mitigation, and global reach without compromising on quality. Additionally, their consultants are available to travel to the U.S. for up to six months at a time, ensuring close collaboration with clients.

“It is always an honor to help Southwestern Alumni returning with strategic business ideas,” said Henry Bedford, chairman and CEO of Southwestern Family of Companies. “They are some of the hardest working, entrepreneurial-minded people we have worked with. We are proud that Bass chose to return to Southwestern to launch Southwestern Talent.”

About Southwestern Family of Companies: 

Southwestern Family of Companies is a diversified, international, and employee-owned business comprised of more than 20 member companies with a shared mission of building people and helping others. SWFC has been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace and a Newsweek magazine five-star America’s Greatest Workplace 2024.

Founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1855, SWFC offers a wide array of products and services, including educational resources, group travel packages, executive recruiting, insurance, consulting, sales and leadership coaching, and more.

For additional information about Southwestern Family of Companies and a complete list of member businesses, visit www.southwestern.com.