The small business hiring process is equal to that of a large company.  So where do you start when your business grows large enough that you need employees? You need to hire some help and maybe you need help hiring some help. So here is a ruff guideline on where to begin.

Did you know that employing people is like investing? You invest the cost of the wages and you get a return on your investment by getting more work done. If you stop getting a return on your investment then you need to start investing in someone else.

The first step in hiring a staff is to advertise. You shouldn’t have too much trouble with this part, since there are always people looking for a good job. Look online, check out a few agencies or tell some people you know. Once you have a few takers you can start interviewing.

Remember when you start interviewing that you are looking for someone to not only make your life easier, you also want someone capable of increasing your bottom line. You don’t want to spend a lot on your investment if you aren’t going to get a good return.

Ask some basic questions so that you can get a feel for their personalities. You want to work with someone who is personable, competent and reliable. Start out simple.

- Tell me about yourself? The response to this simple question will give you a good idea about their personality what they think is important, as well as some insight to their ability .

- Why should I hire you?  This will give you a good idea of how confident they are in their ability to do the job. Have them explain how they will meet your job requirements.

- Why did you leave your last job?  This will give you a feel for how they view their past employers. This will also help you spot potential problems. If they use excuses or complaints then you may want to put them at the bottom of your pile.

As an employer you have the right to ask any questions that will help you find the right person for the job. Just remember by law, you can’t ask as anything that could be thought of as discrimination, including questions related to age, race, religion, nationality, marital status, medical history or disability.

One last note. When you hire people, you need to remember that you have to pay taxes. You will more than likely have to pay their income taxes as well as medical insurance taxes. Make sure you check your local tax laws.  Or better yet check with an accountant who can help you.

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