Buying a franchise is a big, life-changing decision and is cause for proper research. After all, you’re not just investing your money; you’re investing your time, talent and skills. You might also be investing your blood, sweat and tears. Due Diligence Be sure to conduct what those in the franchise industry call “due diligence.” The […]
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How You Hire Affects the Bottom Line: Better Hiring from Start to Finish
If you’re a growing small business, chances are you’ll have to hire an employee at some point. No matter what job they’ll be hired for, as an employer, you have to be prepared with a game plan to find and secure the best talent in the most efficient way. After all, hiring can be more […]
3 Ways to Ace an Interview
After job hunting or seeking a new position, landing an interview can bring a sense of anxiety, rather than relief. “You have to answer questions and make a good impression while at the same time, trying to collect enough information to decide whether you want the job or not,” says Forbes. This can lead to […]
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) […]
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 […]
Hire for the Soft Skills
Remember a few years ago when it was simple to hire? There were so many people that had been displaced by the recession that finding a qualified and available candidate was a piece of cake. That is definitely not the case today. The employee shortage is real and in certain sectors, it’s a serious crisis. […]
10 Body Language Signals to Watch for in Every Interview
Interviews are hard. Misjudging a candidate could mean the loss of skills vital to your company or possibly hiring the wrong person. And with an average price tag of $4,000 to simply recruit, hire and train someone, interviewing skills involve more than simply asking the right questions. Now more than ever, interviewers must also be able to […]
3 Interview Questions Small Businesses Need to Start Asking Candidates
What was one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses in 2017? According to a report from the 2017 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor, it isn’t keeping current business nor is it cash flow concerns. The number one challenge to growth — at 26% — is finding and investing in the right staff. The good […]
How to Hire the Best Assistant for Your Small Business Needs
As your business is growing, so do your responsibilities. You may be working out of your home, or maybe you just moved into a new office to accommodate all the work you have piled up. Maybe your business isn’t yet big enough to take on full-time employees, but you do need help in getting things […]
Follow These 4 Steps for Fool-Proof Hiring
Are you starting a new business, or getting ready to start one? One of the first questions you’re likely to have is how you go about hiring good people. If you’re not asking this question, you should be. Your initial hires at a new business are a huge factor in your success, if not the […]
