5 tips for hiring your dream team
Want to add more online training or other infoproducts to your passive income stream?
Consider hiring a “dream team” to manage all of your product creation efforts. Hiring trustworthy and knowledgeable freelancers is the next step, especially if you want to launch a number of products or training courses throughout the year.
However, hiring outsiders can be tricky and stressful.
You need to take a step back, assess your situation, and make sure you hire people you trust, knowing that there is a lot at stake. While it can be difficult to hand over some creative roles, hiring independent contractors like copywriters, virtual assistants, and graphic designers can help take your business to the next level.
If the idea of managing a team seems overwhelming, consider hiring a project manager to oversee your freelancers. Now you only have one person to deal with, allowing you to focus on your core functions and serving your private clients.
Hiring the wrong team could hurt your business, so be diligent. If you're ready to take that leap, here are some tips to make your dream team quest easier.
ASK YOUR PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE FOR REFERENCES
If there's ever a perfect time to take advantage of those around you, this is it. Good old “word of mouth” from trustworthy people remains an effective approach when looking for a collaborator. Through your connections, you can discover quality employees and compare them to your needs to narrow down your options to the most suitable candidate. However, when considering recommendations, keep your needs in mind, because while a particular contractor may be great for a business, they may not necessarily have the skills necessary to adequately meet YOU and your needs.
CONDUCT INTERVIEWS
After you've narrowed your options down to a handful of freelancers, it's time to dig a little deeper. When preparing for interviews, whether online or in person, be as thorough as possible. Don't be afraid to ask questions that are a little unusual; their response could tell you how good they are in a less structured or uncertain context.
Your intuition obviously matters too; after all, if you hire a contractor you don't like, how will you build a healthy, productive relationship where the day-to-day is managed smoothly? You clearly don't want to move from one freelancer to another!
CHECK REFERENCES AND ASK TO SEE A PORTFOLIO
Are you ready to hire an amateur who barely understands the mechanics of your business? The strength of a team is measured by its weakest link. So, before choosing a freelancer, it is essential to check their experience. Ask for at least three references who can vouch for their services and do not hesitate to contact them in a relaxed manner and without preconceptions. Also check their portfolio and verify that they have successfully worked with clients in your industry. Hiring an experienced contractor offers an advantage because they are well-versed in what your business requires to thrive.
HAVE A JOB DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET SET OUT IN YOUR MIND
If you want things to happen well and quickly, start your search with complete clarity. Rather than hiring the first person that comes your way, at a monthly cost that your company may not be able to comfortably finance, have a job description and budget in mind before you begin the hiring process. Let these two elements guide your quest for the most needed skills and the best value the market has to offer. Undertaking a quick search with a clear-headed request and an honest budget will ensure you hire a dream team without breaking the bank.
BE VERY SPECIFIC
A quick search on freelance sites will give you a vague idea of the skills needed to build your dream team. However, before finalizing the deal, you need to be very specific and establish the experience a candidate must have to be compatible. Dig deep and consider questions like what software to master and what your ideal entrepreneur should possess to be the best addition to your team. Being specific allows you to not only hire top talent, but also identify skills that would benefit your business without duplicating what is already in place.
Scaling your business to new heights requires additional human resources. Using the tips above to best explore the skills offerings available to you, you can get a head start.
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