There is a sentence I hear from laid-off professionals every single week: “I’ve sent over 200 applications… and I haven’t had one interview.” And every time I hear it, I already know the real problem. It is not the job market.It is not your experience.It is not your age.It is not your background. It is … Continue reading “200 Applications, No Interviews” — The Trap No Laid-Off Professional Wants…EVER!
Category: Hiring Without Bias
How to Approach Recruiters on LinkedIn After a Layoff
After a layoff, one of the hardest things to do isn’t updating your resume—it’s knowing what to say. You’re told, “Just reach out to recruiters on LinkedIn.”But no one tells you how to do that without sounding desperate, awkward, or ignored. Here’s the truth:Recruiters don’t respond to most messages—not because candidates aren’t qualified, but because … Continue reading How to Approach Recruiters on LinkedIn After a Layoff
Why “I’ll Just Do It Myself” Is Killing Your Profits
There’s a sentence I hear from smart, hardworking business owners every single week: “I’ll just do it myself.” And every time I hear it, I already know what their revenue looks like. Stuck. Capped. Plateaued. Because “I’ll just do it myself” is not a badge of honor. It’s the fastest way to stall your growth, … Continue reading Why “I’ll Just Do It Myself” Is Killing Your Profits
If Your VA Needs You to Answer Every Question, You Didn’t Delegate — You Babysat
Let’s clear something up. If your VA pings you all day with questions…If nothing moves unless you approve every step…If delegating feels like more work instead of less… You didn’t delegate. You babysat. And before you get defensive—this isn’t a character flaw. It’s a structure problem, not a people problem. Delegation Without Structure Is … Continue reading If Your VA Needs You to Answer Every Question, You Didn’t Delegate — You Babysat
Major Mistakes Business Owners Make When Hiring Entry-Level Help
As a growing business owner, you're probably juggling dozens of tasks while trying to serve clients, grow your brand, and keep everything running smoothly. At some point, you realize: you need help. Hiring entry-level support or a virtual assistant sounds like the perfect solution. And it is—if done right. But too often, entrepreneurs rush into … Continue reading Major Mistakes Business Owners Make When Hiring Entry-Level Help
How to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person and Wasting Thousands of Dollars
Hiring the wrong person isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a costly mistake that can drag your business down faster than you realize. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a bad hire can cost up to 30% of that employee’s annual salary. That’s thousands of dollars down the drain—and that’s just the financial damage. Let’s break … Continue reading How to Avoid Hiring the Wrong Person and Wasting Thousands of Dollars
Small Business HR Compliance 101: What Every Solopreneur Needs to Know
Let’s get something straight:If you're hiring—or even thinking about hiring—compliance isn’t optional. It’s not “only for big corporations.”It’s not “something I’ll figure out later.”It’s the difference between building a scalable business…and getting buried in legal headaches, fines, or a bad reputation. Yes, even as a solopreneur. So before you post that job ad, send that … Continue reading Small Business HR Compliance 101: What Every Solopreneur Needs to Know
The First 90 Days: How to Onboard & Train Your First Employee for Success
Hiring your first employee is a major milestone. It means your business is growing.It means you’re no longer doing it all alone.It also means it’s time to shift from hustling solo to leading like a boss. But here’s the hard truth:A bad first hire can cost you time, money, and momentum.Not because they’re not talented—but … Continue reading The First 90 Days: How to Onboard & Train Your First Employee for Success
Need Reliable HR Help for Employee Relations?
Let’s be honest—navigating employee relations as a small business owner can feel like walking a tightrope. One wrong move and you’re staring down a mountain of complaints, low morale, and potential legal trouble. Whether you’re dealing with a growing team or already managing employees, you need to get employee relations right—the first time. So, how … Continue reading Need Reliable HR Help for Employee Relations?
Key Questions to Help Solopreneurs Decide, Employee or Contractor…
As a solopreneur, hiring help is a major step in growing your business. But before you bring someone on board, there’s one critical question you need to answer: Should you hire an employee or a contractor? Getting this decision wrong can result in hefty fines, legal trouble, and IRS penalties. Misclassifying a worker can lead … Continue reading Key Questions to Help Solopreneurs Decide, Employee or Contractor…