It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that starting your own business can pose a number of challenges. With so many factors to consider, including premises, IT and suppliers, juggling all your responsibilities as a business-owner can seem overwhelming.
For example, employing staff can often seem like a tricky area. Between working out who you need and dealing with the legal aspects of taking on additional employees, you may think of recruitment as an expensive and time-intensive process. What's more, in order to make sure they are fulfilling legal requirements, many businesses often find themselves paying fees to third parties for advice. In fact, four in 10 small businesses admit to turning to external advisers for guidance on employment related issues, according to research from the Department for Business.
However, recruitment doesn't have to be complicated or costly. There are a number of organisations ready and waiting to offer advice for free.
Hiring staff: Getting the basics right
Posted by BusinessZone in Staff on Wed, 16/04/2008 - 15:31
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