Tips on Hiring Exceptional Staff

While it may appear that the title of this week’s FranNet blog makes a lot of assumptions about your future, we say it never hurts to be prepared. When you take the entrepreneurial plunge, you will become your own boss. And depending on the type of franchise you buy, you may be responsible for a…

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How to Hire the Right Freelancer for Your Business

So, you’ve decided to hire a freelancer. Smart choice! 77% of hiring managers said utilizing freelancers helped them get more done, according to a report from Upwork. The same reports shows that 84% of hiring managers would have been forced to delay or cancel projects or heavily increase their team’s workloads without freelancers. 57% of…

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How to Hire the Right Team for Your Small Business

Finding and hiring the perfect team for your small business is no small task. Startups have to be careful about who they hire, since the potential risks are much higher than a mid sized company or large corporation. You need team members who are dedicated, talented, and ready to help your company grow. Here are…

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Why You Should Hire People Smarter Than You

Throughout today’s business world, a growing trend is developing where managers routinely reject applications from potential employees who they worry may be smarter than them. As a matter of fact, a growing number of managers and business owners are refusing to hire new employees who are overachievers or well-qualified in general on the basis that…

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Software Developer

Interviewing and hiring experienced software developers is more of an art than it is a science. In fact, advanced software developers may soon be among the most valuable and sought after employees for most businesses, including software development companies. However, finding exceptional software engineers can be extremely difficult since you have to explore a candidate’s…

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How to Scout Out and Hire Employees Who Really Love What They Do

Dedicated employees make or break startup success. Anyone can say they are “highly skilled,” but if employees lack the same vision and determination as their leader, it can be detrimental to the startup. To succeed in a startup environment, employees must have two qualities: enthusiasm and flexibility. Like the saying goes, hard work beats talent…

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The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Top Talent for Your Small Business

Recruiting top talent for your small business doesn’t have to be difficult if you develop and implement good processes and systems to hire right from the beginning. The average cost-per-hire is $4,129, while the average time it takes to fill a given position is 42 days, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s)…

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Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing

Hiring your first employees can be a daunting task for any small business owners. 63% of recruiters find it difficult to find suitable candidates for their company’s open positions, and small business often struggle to compete for qualified candidates. The process of job hunting is changing, knowing what applicants expect can help you find the…

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