Job description. The very thought seems so “corporate-y,” right? You might be conjuring up memories of documents that get stuffed in the backs of drawers or perhaps you’re even thinking, “That’s a big business practice that just doesn’t fit my small, creative business.”

If so, then you’re underestimating the power this one little document holds!

You’re probably familiar with the terms “Employee” and “Independent Contractor.” But what do they mean and do they apply to you as a small business?

If hiring your first employee has been on your mind lately but you've been feeling a bit nervous, you’re not alone. Most small business owners face a lot of fear, doubt, and uncertainty when it comes to hiring their first employee.

If your inner mean girl is using a megaphone to try and shut this whole thing down, then this post is for you!

As I cracked open the cover of this beautiful book and flipped through the pages, I came across a quote that perfectly set the tone for what lay ahead, “We are all beginners in the beginning.”

Over the past month, I’ve continued to come back to and think about this quote often.

You might be getting ready to embark on hiring for the first time, so you’re a true beginner. Or you might have some experience hiring contractors, but know that hiring employees is…

The question I’m asked most often when it comes to hiring for the first time is, “Who should I hire first?” This is a good question, but not a very helpful one to ask when starting to think about hiring.

The better question you should be asking is…

If you’ve been thinking about hiring an employee in your small business, you’re likely experiencing some anxious feelings, fear, and doubt.

“Who should I hire first?” And “How do I plan for hiring?” And...

Can I even afford to hire an employee?!?

You’re not alone in having these feelings or questions. I’ve faced similar feelings and fears when hiring before, and so have many other small business owners.

The key to overcoming these (and most) fears is…

When it comes to hiring, planning isn’t top of mind for many small business owners.

Developing a business strategy, creating a marketing plan, and outlining financial goals are typically the focus. And while yes, these are all very important for business growth, having a strategic hiring plan for growing your team is equally, if not more, important!

I often hear people talk about growing a team as one "thing" that you do in your business.

Suddenly, they realize that it's more than just "one thing" to do and it starts to feel like a big, daunting, single leap into the unknown. 

And when something feels that big and we don't have a good plan in place, we have a tendency to avoid it.

If you’ve struggled with this, you're not alone! This is the #1 question I get on a weekly basis. Which is why I decided to share my signature 4-phase process with you!

Hiring is about more than just finding a person to join your team and handle all the tasks you don’t enjoy doing – or it should be. It’s an opportunity for us to have…

Now that you have a solid plan in place, it's time to get hiring! If you’ve been worried about the logistics of hiring, then this post is for you.

Maybe you’ve been wondering where to start, what to do, or where to find the best person for your team. In the second phase of Growing Your Team, we’re going to focus on the hiring process and some of the common fears and questions that come up during this phase.

Hiring and leading a team is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have when growing your business. It can allow you to expand and create opportunities in your small business to have even more impact in the world than you’ve ever imagined.

However, hiring a team isn’t right for everyone…