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Labor Day is upon us, and it’s more than just a long weekend. This holiday was designed to celebrate the amazing workforces who help make things run smoothly – but for business owners, it is also a time to reflect on where we can increase efficiencies by having the RIGHT PEOPLE do the right jobs.
When you’re ready to start building your small business team, you need to make sure you are doing so strategically and effectively. While it’s true that your team will be your largest expense, it will also be your greatest asset. This is why you’ll want to keep both profitability and growth at the forefront during this level of business growth.
Growing a business is a bit like being on a never-ending roller coaster: it’s the ride of your life, but filled with exciting ups and downs. You’ll rarely stay in one place for long, and even if you do, you’ll encounter twists and turns. This is fun when you’re on a theme park ride, but when the health of your business it at stake, you’ll want to have a road map to help you navigate the different levels of business growth.
When I talk with small business owners about the issues they’re facing, time and time again the same topic comes up: hiring. Whether they’re trying to find the right person to fill a particular role or they’re trying to get help for an understaffed team, many small business owners are finding it challenging to build the team that will drive their company forward and help them grow.
Picture it: deadlines are looming, your to-do list is getting longer and longer, and you’re just trying to hold things together. It’s not a permanent state (at least, it shouldn’t be), but it does happen. When you’re the owner, the ultimate responsibility stops with you. It’s how you react that matters, especially when it comes to setting the example for your team.
There are so many details that change hands every day in your business. Emails, phone calls, Zoom meetings, Slack messages,…