Finding a good employee isn’t always the easiest task, but it is definitely worth it when you consider how much a not-so-good employee can cost your business. According to DHI Group, Inc., if you hire a bad employee who earns roughly $100,000 per year, the cost to your business is two-and-a-half …
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Why Staffing Companies Are Your Best Bet for New Employees
Any business owner or manager that has ever had to hire a new employee knows just how tedious and costly the process can be. From creating a job description and advertising to interviews and screenings, there is a lot to get done. Though it’s certainly important to take your time in selecting the …
Hiring Smart: An Interview with Jeff Wilson
Jeff Wilson, creator of the Ultimate Hiring System, is the guest on this edition of Monday Morning Radio. Employee turnover is a problem in many businesses, large and small. A recent study has shown that only 19% of new hires are considered “successful,” making it important for small business owners …
Small Business Employee Handbooks: The Pros and Cons
Whether you’re just now setting up your small business or simply trying to make your current one operate that much better, one of the decisions you must make is whether or not to create an employee handbook. The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) refers to an employee handbook as “an important …
What to Include in an Employee Handbook
An employee handbook is an essential tool to running your small business more effectively. A well-written handbook lets your employees know what you expect of them, and it describes what they can expect from you in return. However, as a busy small business owner, you may not know where to start …
Business Owner Mitch Goodz to Entrepreneurs: If You Have a Passion, Go for It, but Build Your Business Skills
Good Sounds is an audiovisual installer with over thirty-five years in the business. The lessons that co-founder and owner Mitch Goodz has to share with emerging and established entrepreneurs are lessons that apply to all fields. Mitch and his company have succeeded by embracing technology and by …
