Hiring Winners

“GET THE RIGHT PEOPLE ON THE BUS”

Problem:

As an owner of a small business, I cannot afford to make hiring mistakes.  I have in the past and it has cost me dearly from the standpoint of efficiency and employee morale.

Solution:

First of all, understand that hiring is not an exact science.  What you want to do is increase the probably of success and there are some very specific things you can do to increase your success rate.

Time Management

PROBLEM

I am so busy running my business that I do not have time to think about the future and where I want to take the company.  I also find that, because I do not have time to think, problems crop up and they become a crisis.  I know if I had the time, I could prevent some of the crisis.

Terminate With Dignity

PROBLEM

In my business coaching and consulting practice, I often see business owners who are reluctant to terminate an employee even though the employee is a drag on the entire organization.  This reluctance is often based of fear:

• Fear of a lawsuit or a unemployment claim
• Fear of hurting the morale of the other employees
• The fear of what it will do to the terminated employee and his/her family

From Corporate Employee To Entrepreneur

Utilizing this seven-step process, Harlan will guide you through each step of the way to becoming a successful business owner.

Jennifer Grows Her Business to the Next Level

Overview:

Jennifer, the owner of a marketing communications company, had just fired 50% of her staff because she was “fed up with all the management issues.”  That resulted in her having only two employees including herself and an office administrative person who was also a problem.  She utilized contract personnel extensively to do a lot of the work.  In spite of all her difficulties, the business was moderately successful.

Kyle Experiences a Turnaround

Overview:

Kyle owns a company that manufactures and sells a self-storage product as well as purchased outdoor living products for resale.  His location is his key selling advantage.  Kyle has over 25 years experience with this product line and employed ten people who built, sold and delivered the products.

Son Purchases Business From Dad

Overview:

John, the son, assumed management control of the business several years ago and under his leadership grew the business from less than $1mm to over $6mm. There was always a verbal agreement between Dad and John for John to someday purchase the company.  “Someday” kept being pushed out into the future until Dad started having serious health problems.