Your First Employees

The key to success in having employees at any time on your staff is selecting the correct ones from the many who will apply. Ads in your local newspaper, on-line help wanted, craigslist or posting on college and church bulletin boards will draw in many applicants to choose from. Most of these people will not be good for your company. You will only find the best ones by interviewing and taking the time to really evaluate them.

Rushing through interviewing will only cause problems later and result in high turnover rates. A personal referral of an applicant is usually the best but they aren't always available. Interviewing is a seriuos business for both you and the applicant. It must be treated that way if you want the type of employees that will help you build your business. Whether you are hiring full-yime or part-time people, they are all important and should be selected with care.

More on first employees in chapter 12 of my new book "The Smart Guide to Starting a Business" available on Amazon in Oct 2011.