Hire on a Budget
Small businesses do not have the
funds to waste on poor employees. You need to hire good
employees from the start. This can be a difficult
task. Here are a few ideas to help you reach your goal.
- Ask your customers. Your
customers already know you and how you run your
business. If you have personally dealt with your
customer, you also know them. They can be a gold mine
in finding the right people for your business.
- Ask your vendors. You
have already built a relationship with your vendor.
They may know someone that would fit perfectly into
your business.
- Ask friends. They know
you and your business very well. They would be a
great source in assistance with finding the right
employee.
- Ask competitors. Yes,
that is right. I said competitors. I don’t want you
running off and making enemies by hiring their people
away from them. However, they may know of a very good
candidate that had applied that they were not able to
hire due to no opening at the time, etc.
- Ask the local schools.
If you need seasonal help. This would be a great
place to find it. Students are always looking for
summer work. You can get very good references from
the school-provided that the student authorizes this.
- Post an opening at the local
college or technical school. Many times, you can
get very good employees through this avenue.
- Post an opening with the
local Job Service or State Agency. They are very
good at finding the right employee for you. Quite
often, the employees have been tested by the center.
You will have a better understanding of the potential
employee right away.
- Offer educational assistance.
There may be someone out there looking for work in
your area but lacks the training. They may be afraid
of applying and being turned down. You may offer to
pay for training in any ad or flyer that you post.
You may find the right employee
through any one of the methods listed. Never be afraid
to ask people you know if they know of someone that is
looking for a job that would fit in your company. They
just may know someone looking for a job that is perfect
for you.
Don’t discount older and younger
employees. Both age groups have a lot to offer. Older
employees usually have very good work ethics and a great
wealth of knowledge. Where as, a younger employee is
energetic and ready to learn.
These methods
are very useful for small businesses such as Daycare
Providers, Child Care Centers, Home Businesses, and
Family run businesses.
All of the methods listed above
cost very little money, if any. They will require
time. Stay in touch with the people you deal with on a
daily basis. They can be a wealth of useful knowledge.
I would recommend that you do not stick to just one
method. Use a couple of those listed and try to come up
with your own. You may be happy that you did.
