1. Going cheap Since entrepreneurs are usually tight on cash, it’s all too common for them to go shopping for new talent with a specific dollar figure in mind. That’s...
1. Not following HR laws in interviews There are certain questions you are literally forbidden to ask by U.S. law. These include “How old are you?” “What religion...
Be honest. Tom Nardone, 40, owner of PriveCo in Troy, Mich., relies on brutally truthful job ads to fill positions at his company that manages 10 Web sites selling unconventional and sometimes risque...
Mistake No. 1: Relying solely on interviews to pick candidates Did you know that interviews are about as useful as flipping a coin to select candidates? Let’s say you...
Entrepreneurs are born, not made. The reality is that all entrepreneurial skills are learnable skills. The entrepreneurial mindset is a function of motivation, priorities, and risk versus reward, all of which you...
Find someone who is interested in your industry. This might seem like a no-brainer, but I don’t think many people actually follow this advice. When people look for an...
