How To Hire Your Own Boss

Most entrepreneurs have the notion to start a business so they can become their own boss. That’s one of the biggest perks of owning the business: being the one who makes all the decisions. However, many entrepreneurs find out the hard way that running a business and making ALL the decisions is a lot of hard work, especially when the decisions are out of their expertise.

You, as a small business owner, have the right to be the boss of everything. But you also have the right to hire help and delegate important tasks, especially when it comes to decisions that may make or break the company. A novice entrepreneur with no administration experience or no leadership experience may do very well to hire a boss.

This doesn’t mean you lose full control of your business. It’s quite the contrary. You can incorporate your small business and retain full control of shares, but still have a CEO who can lead your company to bigger growth. Even a sole proprietorship can hire an experienced general administrator who can keep operations running smoothly while you are out making sales. Hiring a boss simply means you can spend more time doing what you do best.

How should you hire your own boss? Here are a few tips:

Know Your Goals

Hiring a decision maker means you need to know where your business is going. How can you expect your CEO or COO to lead the company without specific goals? Get your long-term strategies ready to share with your new leader.

Evaluate Personality

You want to be able to get along with the person you hire. Though he or she may be making important decisions, you as the owner will be participating as well. Make sure you feel comfortable with your potential hire and that your personalities and business philosophies match.

Meet the Employees

Sometimes your employees can provide good feedback on a potential candidate. Have your interviewees meet and talk with your employees. Ask employees their opinions afterwards.

Ask Around
Be sure you check references. Talk to previous employers. If possible, talk to other employees that worked under your candidate, and speak to other business owners who have had dealings with your candidate. You can glean a good amount of inside information from others.

Hiring a boss for your company can be a smart move. Take the time to carefully evaluate your candidates, and give them the tools they need to know how to lead your business.

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