How to Know When It’s Time to Hire An Employee

Pretty much 75% of the time, small business owners carry the weight of all departments of the business to keep it afloat and running. Sales, marketing, operations, finance, customer service — yup, all on one plate.

Most small business owners, especially those who are bootstrapped, have this fixed mindset that subconsciously says “I can do everything and I don’t need any help” or “I can’t afford help.” Well, this thinking could be what’s keeping you stuck where you are without growing as fast as you’d like. Success requires growth, and growth requires people. It’s just the way it is.

3 Signs It’s Time to Hire an Employee

Still, entrepreneurs should be practical and know exactly when it’s the right time to hire help. You can’t just decide one day that you’re too tired and you want somebody else who you can delegate to. If you do, you’re bound to make mis-hires that can cost you lots of time and money down the road. There are things you must consider.

Here are three signs that it’s time to consider hiring an employee (or two):

#1 Your team is flying around trying to keep everything together

Do you notice some of your team members getting frustrated because tasks seem to pile…