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Taking on an employee is a daunting task. Luckily, there are resources available to prepare you. The following books and websites offer information and advice to assist you once you decide to become the boss.
Books
101 Hiring Mistakes Employers Make . . . And How To Avoid Them By Richard Fein Impact Publications, 2000
Working From Home: Everything You Need to Know About Living and Working Under the Same Roof, 5th Edition By Paul and Sarah Edwards Tarcher/Putnam, 1999
Web Sites Rhonda M. Abrams Get more firsthand insights about being a boss as well as experienced advice on other small-business issues www.rhondaonline.com Marty Nemko A SOHOers Savior, Home Office Magazine, May 2000 The pros, cons and how-tos of hiring a personal assistant www.entrepreneur.com Click on Magazines in the toolbar, then go to Home Office Magazine. Click on Archives, and then May 2000. National Business Incubation Association www.nbia.org To search for executive office suites in your area: www.offices2share.com www.officefinder.com To find out about your legal responsibilities as an employer: www.hr.cch.com www.nolo.com
Why You Want To Hire
Your Personal Style
Home Office Considerations
Creating A Job Description
Balancing Costs And Revenue
Legal Responsibilities
Alternatives To Hiring
Outsource More Work
Resources
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