Whether it's your first employee, or you've now got a small staff, hiring is always a big step for small business. Hopefully by answering a few common questions, I have helped you feel more prepared and in the driving seat when looking to hire.
Hire for your company's style
There's a reason why staff in a small business often feel like a family. The reason for this is because a team spends a lot of time working closely with each other, especially at the outset. The likelihood is that you will spend more time with your work colleagues than with your loved ones.
It's not only important that you like your employees but that your company likes your employees. Never forget this very important point.
In order for someone to fit your company culture, you don't only look at whether they'll get the office joke, you should also look at hiring people who are more highly skilled in their area than you are. This way you can have specific roles within your organisation for these people, and they will feel valued, fit in and part of the team.
Employees need to feel valued. If they don't you will never get the best out of them. Everyone needs to enjoy going to work and enjoy working for 'their' company.
Seventeen – WHERE CAN I GET HELP?
DAA Consulting offers business advice, consultancy as well as a free mentoring service for both start-ups and established businesses.
Based in Hertfordshire, all of DAA Consulting members have started, owned and run their own small business and a lot of the information in this book has been gleamed from their past experiences. They offer a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as access to a large network of support.
Their members have 'been there, seen it and done it', so any advice given, will be from someone who understands what it really takes to run and manage a small business.
DAA Consultants are all accredited business advisors, many with the ibd-group, the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs, the Association of Business Mentors or Enterprise Nation as well as referral partners for Start-up Loans.
They can be contacted on 01707 527725 or by email at office@daa.consulting.
Thank you for reading and good luck with your venture.
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