The simplest way to find great team members when you’re a small business founder

Every small business owner struggles with hiring the best employees.

Personally, I did for years.

Finding quality candidates and then shepherding them through the interview process was something I did not particularly enjoy. I loved working in my business, and only when I was particularly overwhelmed would I actively start recruiting.

But what changed for me was the realisation that I would have to go through a lot of below average employees, before I found someone who truly above average for our needs. And as soon as that clicked, I started to understand that finding great team members wasn't that hard—I was just doing the wrong thing.

Here's what I found to be the best way to find quality candidates: Always be hiring

Finding someone great is easy, if you’re not desperate to hire someone instantly. Great candidates are usually are not looking for a job, and especially when you are hiring.

So it makes sense to keep job applications open and keep interviewing candidates as well.

You can easily pass this along the burden of regular interviews to your team. Your team members can vet the candidates before you do the final round

Not finding the right candidates is one of the biggest problems that currently keeps business leaders awake at night. Finding them can be easier if you're looking for them all the time instead of just when you need them.

Don't dig a well when you're thirsty.

Anticipate that you'll lose a little time weeding through candidates that are not perfect , but you'll be better suited to expand when the factors are right for your business. You'll be in a better place to handle the next surge in your business.