Raise your hand if hiring your first employee felt like a huge leap of faith.

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Oct 21, 2024

Raise your hand if handing over a piece of your baby (your business!) to someone else was terrifying 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Hiring your first employee is a mix of excitement and nerves. It’s a HUGE milestone!

It’s empowering to grow your team but also daunting to relinquish control.

Hiring means investing in someone else to believe in your vision as much as you do.

Do This:

• Define the role clearly: What are the absolute must-have skills and responsibilities?
• Hire for attitude, train for skills: Find someone passionate and aligned with your company culture.
• Set clear expectations: Communicate goals, processes, and your preferred work style.
• Start with a trial period: This allows both sides to evaluate if it’s a good fit.

What was the hardest part of hiring your first employee? Any lessons learned?

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