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Small business recruitment

Recruiting staff is a massive step in the life of any start-up and for a small business, hiring employees is not only a legal minefield but a massive financial burden. For expert advice on how to hire staff, take a look at our articles on writing a job advert, interviewing and the staff induction process.

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When starting up, it’s most likely that you will initially be working by yourself, or in a partnership. While it’s sensible to keep staff numbers down, if possible, during the birth of the business, it’s highly likely that, at some point, you will need to recruit. From the advertising and interviewing to rates of pay and redundancy, this section will explain what you need to do during the recruitment process and will help you through the process of taking on staff.

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