{"id":7002,"date":"2019-07-26T10:58:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T00:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclassaccounts.com\/?p=7002"},"modified":"2024-02-16T23:36:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:36:51","slug":"4-essential-steps-to-follow-before-hiring-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclassaccounts.com\/blog\/4-essential-steps-to-follow-before-hiring-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"4 essential steps to follow before hiring staff"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By John Dyke<\/a><\/p>\n The journey from sole trader to small business employer includes one of the steepest learning curves for entrepreneurs. Here\u2019s what you need to think about as you approach the problem of hiring staff.<\/em><\/p>\n Knowing when your small business is ready to hire staff is one thing, knowing if you\u2019re able to hire staff is another matter altogether. There are many different aspects you need to consider before you take the plunge and expanding your business. Here are four essential steps you should address before you put out the \u2018Staff Wanted\u2019 sign.<\/p>\n This task should be done at the start of your business journey, but if you find yourself amid work overload and realise you need some help, it\u2019s vital to take some time away from the day-to-day operation of your business and think about what you want your business to achieve.<\/p>\n1. Figure out where your business is headed<\/strong><\/h5>\n