I have stressed the importance of creating job descriptions before you start hiring to expand your small business. But I recently realized that I’ve never discussed a job description for the actual small business owner. Instead of discussing it, I decided to write it. See how much of it describes your job. Small business owner […]
Firing an employee is never easy for anyone involved. Not only are there emotional entanglements, there is the potential for legal entanglements – small business owners need to conduct themselves wisely on both accounts. State laws vary, so before you even hire your first employee, get legal advice on firing; as soon as you have […]
Small businesses usually start-off as a one-man show. When you are the founder of a business, you do everything from emptying the trash to collecting the cash. As your business grows, however, it can reach a point where the volume of work is overwhelming. That’s not a bad thing in terms of your business success, […]
Hiring employees is one of the most difficult and expensive aspects of building a business. Therefore, I’ve created a four step process to help you make sure your investing in the right talent from the beginning. The first step in this process is to Identify Your Needs. Examine what’s happening in your business right now. […]
If the trend toward using virtual employees continues to grow, someday going out for drinks after work and lunchtime pot lucks may be relegated to our fond memories. First, I should clear up the term “virtual employee” a little. The person isn’t virtual, the person’s location is virtual—or more simply “online.” Your Internet marketing company […]