The Growing Your Team Blog

Who to Hire First (or Next) to Support Your Scaling BusinessThere comes a time in every business owner’s life when they realize they can’t do everything by themselves anymore.  You may have experienced this yourself: perhaps you’ve found it challenging to keep up with...

When Is It Time to Hire an Employee?It's very easy to become overwhelmed when running your own business without even realizing. You’re so used to adding each new task onto your to-do list that before you know it, that to-do list has totally taken over.  But just...

What Questions Should I Ask a Candidate During an Interview?Asking the right questions in your interviews is crucial for making sure that you hire the right person.  Interviews are not about having a candidate repeat the points you have already read on their resume....

Avoid Legal Trouble: What’s the Difference Between a Contractor and an Employee?As you start to grow your team to support your business goals, there may come a time when you must decide whether to hire an employee or a contractor for certain tasks.  It’s an important...

Three Practical Steps for Deciding Which Tasks to Delegate in Your BusinessLearning how to delegate tasks effectively is a crucial skill for growing your business. Thing is, it’s not always easy to know where to start if you’ve always done everything yourself....

Are You Ready to Hire an Employee?As a founder, there isn’t much that is more exciting than seeing your business grow. As more and more happy clients join the roster, you can begin to expand your team to support this growth by hiring an employee.  You may already know...

How to Identify Great Candidates from a Mountain of ApplicationsIt’s not unusual for employers to overcomplicate the process of reviewing job applications. After all, it’s exciting to see resumes pouring in from people who would like to work for you! But sorting...

Three Tips to Find the Best Employees for Your Small BusinessWhen most business owners decide to hire a new team member, they’re normally hoping the right person will simply fall into their lap.  Unfortunately, this is rarely the case, especially in challenging...