How to recruit and hire new employees for your small business is something they don’t teach you in school – or on the job, for that matter. And yet, whom you choose to help run your business is one of the most important business decisions you can make. While hiring is a skill that many perfect over time, no one is immune to hiring mistakes. Take a look at some of the common hiring and recruiting mistakes even the smartest, most experienced small business owners make, and how to avoid them at your own company.
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