Why Hiring More People Won't Fix Your Business Problems
Thinking of hiring because you feel overwhelmed? Here's why adding people won't solve broken systems in a small business.
Why Hiring More People Won't Fix Your Business Problems
The quick fix we all try
When the business feels overwhelming, the first thought is "I need more help." But here's the truth: hiring into chaos just multiplies chaos.
Why it backfires
- •New hires can't follow systems that don't exist
- •Mistakes spread when nothing is written down
- •You're still the bottleneck for training and approvals
- •Payroll grows, results don't
What to do instead
- •Clean up your basic workflows
- •Write down a simple checklist for repeat tasks
- •Decide what "done" means for each role
- •Then hire into the structure
Final thought
Hiring feels like the solution, but without systems you just add stress. Build the foundation first, then your team actually helps you grow.
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