10 Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners

As a successful small business owner,you're accustomed to
long hours; non-existent holidays and weekends spent working.

When was the last time you went to your dentist? When was the
last time you had an uninterrupted night out with your partner?

Whether your goal for 2005 is to find more time for family or
personal enrichment --like attending classes and conferences --
you'll want to consider bringing on some help.

The following tips can help you get started whether you want to
bring on a team of 10 or an occasional backup!

Don't expect to hire a replica of you! Each person you meet and
interview will be a living, breathing human, with their own
habits, mannerisms and even ideas! This is fine - -as long as
their ideas and habits are not philosophically opposed to yours.
My first hire, Jen, was pursuing a graduate degree, had just
moved to the area and is nearly 20 years younger than I am!
She's detail-oriented and relies on schedules to get things
done. I'm a bit more 'seat of my pants' type of operator. She's
a perfect fit because she complements my way of working! Over
time she's grown into managing portions of my business that I
neglected - like maintaining scheduling and billing.

Know exactly what you expect from your new hire. Before you


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