Just for fun…we will assume (a bad idea!) that you are already in business. Your success will “HINGE” on your ability or savvy in hiring staff (personnel). This one responsibility will become your most important JOB!

Obviously, you have to FUND (money) the venture (your business). There are some things we will simply take for granted. You have to pay your staff; buy inventory; rent the building/office; pay for insurance; pay your lawyer and accountants. All of these expenses are automatic. No need to begin if you don’t have the money.

Hiring staff is extremely important. Get experts to help you set up your personnel department BEFORE you hire the first employee (unless it is your spouse or kids!).

You cannot LOOK at a person and make a judgment call simply because you LIKE them. I know, it may be your best friend. Don’t hire him/her! Usually a very bad decision. Remember, we are starting a business, not a buddy group where we will always eat together; work together; sing in the church choir together!

Do you get my point? Don’t do it! It is YOUR money! Your banker expects YOU to pay back the loan. No one else. YOU!! It is your neck that is on the line.

How do you go about hiring staff? Have you ever had the responsibility of hiring in a previous job? Deciding on the best candidate for you to hire? Maybe you have been the hiring authority for a previous employer; could have been a national firm or even a small privately owned firm. It really doesn’t matter. Could have been on a committee responsible for hiring your minister or the director of education or the choirmaster. The point is… this is an extremely important responsibility for any of us to undertake on behalf of our firm, church, association, fraternity, etc.

Investigate the Resume in Detail

It is estimated that over 40% of all resumes have some discrepancy….this means the truth has been stretched to make the person look better than they are. There are professional resume writers that know how to use words. Not always understood as presented…i.e. taking graduate courses, etc. (this apparently means to some that they are taking courses to graduate). I’m sure you understand the point. THEY ARE LIARS!

BUSINESS TIP: Inspect what you expect….an old saying but a wise one. HIRING a new employee is a critical process. Check backgrounds in DETAIL! Resumes are built by professionals…NOT on YOUR TEAM! Take absolutely No chances. Good employees WILL MAKE YOU. BAD EMPLOYEES WILL DESTROY YOU!