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I’m not an employment lawyer, tax accountant, payroll specialist, or recruiter. (Yes, according to my mom I could have been any of these, but I went a different path.) That said, I’ve been involved in enough hiring over the course of my career to know that it involves all manner of issues.

In my latest article for People Managing People, I’ve distilled some of my experiences down to this shortlist of simple steps to help founders and small business owners hire their first employee.

I’d love to hear what you think! What other steps should someone take before hiring their first employee? What parts of the new hire process have you found to be the most challenging or difficult?

What To Do When Hiring Your First Employee [7 Must-Do’s]