How to Recognize Smart People for Your Startup Team

Helpers do what you say, while good help does what you need, without you saying anything. People who can help you the most are actually smarter than you, at least in their domain. Top entrepreneurs spend more time putting the right team in place to accomplish their objectives than they spend on any other components of their job.
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Firing the Customer

In customer service, I firmly believe that there is a specific instance in which it is appropriate to fire the customer. This customer affects the morale and motivation of the employees and makes it impossible for them to deliver a great customer service experience.
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Outsourcing Payroll vs. Doing It In-House

When you first started your business, doing the payroll was pretty easy. You paid yourself and maybe one or two employees. You could do the whole shebang in a couple of hours using desktop PC software. Now, though, your company has grown.
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The Heart of Customer Service is Respect

Excellence comes out of respect, which is at the heart of customer service. It starts with internal service; treating the employees with the same respect and attitude as you would want the customer treated. You can’t expect the customer to experience excellence if you don’t first create excellence internally.
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When Should You Fire an Employee

As a small business owner, you can’t afford to take risks when it comes to hiring the right employees. Sometimes, however, you make a mistake and you hire someone who you shouldn’t have. When is it time to fire this employee?

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