Finally, you’ve managed to build your company and it works! You make money now, receive more and more orders every day, and already think of recruiting another person for your team. Congratulations, it is a great success, though it is really scary. Anyway, it seems you’re on the right way, and you have to make this step now!
Firstly, you have to realize what exactly do you need help with. The term “help” is too vague, so you have to write down all tasks and processes which take your time. Is it order packaging, answer of DMs on Instagram, editing videos for TikTok, or something else? It is important to define the specific position you’re creating.
Then comes the financial aspect, the real disappointment. You have to understand how much money you are able to pay to someone. Analyze your finances and monthly revenue, calculate the cost of the hour spent at work, taking into account additional costs related to payment of taxes to the government and other governmental institutions.
Now you need to find these people. It may be useful to post about this need on your social media pages. Your followers are interested in your product, and they may be interested in working for you. In addition, you may visit some colleges and community centers in your city if you’re looking for those living nearby. Indicate required working hours and pay rate in your post.
It is quite awkward to talk to unknown people in an interview but this step is inevitable. You have to learn their favorite video games and hobbies in order to feel whether they are compatible with your style or not. Skills may be learned, but the proper attitude and personality cannot be taught. If you hate the candidate after the first ten minutes, listen to yourself.
Anyway, before hiring anyone you have to get informed about labor laws in your state. They are not to be underestimated, and lawsuits are a bad scenario for any business. In addition, you may have to become an employer registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This process is boring, but it is necessary for you to avoid some problems in the future. Find out how to hire an employee in [your state] with a simple Google search right away.
After choosing someone, give him/her a paid trial period. Give him/her a certain task or shift in order to estimate his/her performance. This is a kind of test drive for employees, but if you notice that he/she is often late and does not respond to your messages, you can break this collaboration. When you realize that he/she works perfectly, you’ve managed to find your first team member.
Hiring your first employee is a big step for any young entrepreneur. You shouldn’t hurry, follow your intuition, and remember that if you are not satisfied with the situation, you may dismiss this person. Good luck with recruiting!