by Surbhi Bhatia One of the most important things for an entrepreneur is to find the right team. The right people can make a business, scale it more quickly and bring efficiency to ongoing operations. The right employee for a startup is a go-getter, one who is willing to go to lengths to get things […]
by LaKisha Greenwade | Featured Contributor Although solopreneurs rely heavily on technology to automate tasks and maintain a lean organization during the forming and growth phase, it’s inevitable that human help will be needed to add value to your business. It’s projected that employment will be highest from 2014-2024 amongst jobs that require higher […]
A few months ago, we discussed what an employer needs to do in order to properly hire their first employee. Before you hire, most small business owners conduct a series of thorough phone and in-person interviews with interested candidates. Hiring is about more than bringing on a team member with the skills and experience […]
by Deborah Sweeney The United States economy is currently enjoying “a hiring spree,” according to a recent report from The Washington Post. 223,000 jobs were added, allowing the unemployment rate to fall to 3.8 percent. As more jobs continue to be added and businesses make the decision to bring on full-time employees, entrepreneurs that have […]
by Melissa Stewart Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Office 365, but all the opinions are my own. Letting go is hard to do. I know, I know, you’re Superwoman. You can do it all and you’re used to wearing a lot of hats. But why? You can’t handle every single task forever, You’ll get burned […]
by Sandra Dawes | Featured Contributor We’ve all heard it said that there is no “i” in team. Unfortunately, many of us entrepreneurs tell ourselves that we can’t afford to hire a team, especially at the beginning, however, there comes a point where were can’t afford not to. Few of us are great at everythingI […]
by Andrea Travillian | Featured Contributor You have decided to hire an employee. Now you need to figure out if you should start with an entry level employee or an experienced employee. While the answer to this question depends on you and your business, there are some things you should take into consideration. Here are […]
by Andrea Travillian | Featured Contributor It’s pretty hard to listen to any small business advice without the topic of getting help coming up. Many business guru’s promote adding employees and independent contractors as soon as possible. I, however, am here to tell you it’s time to slam on the brakes. Hiring when not ready […]
by Darcie Harris You’re hiring! I hope that means congratulations are in order. You’re hiring your first employee. Or you’re adding a new position. Or you’ve finally pulled the plug on an unproductive employee. Pat yourself on the back for whatever led to this moment (as well as for adding jobs to our economy!). But […]
by Deborah Sweeney, CEO of MyCorporation.com Ready to start up a restaurant or food truck this summer? Before you begin exploring empty lots and scouring the streets for high foot traffic areas in an attempt to find the perfect location for your new eatery, independently owned and small chain restaurants must look into what type […]
