A Hiring Process That Actually Works for Small Businesses
A Hiring Process That Actually Works for Small Businesses
When Jake started his Allied Health practice, hiring seemed easy.
He posted an ad, picked someone who seemed nice, and got back to treating clients.
Fast forward six months — turnover was high, patients were complaining, and Jake found himself spending more time dealing with people problems than running his business.
Sound familiar?
The truth is, most small businesses don't think about hiring until they have to and by then, they're desperate. When you're desperate, you rush. When you rush, you hire the wrong people. And when you hire the wrong people, you don’t just lose time and money you lose momentum.
But here’s the good news: fixing your hiring process isn’t about adding a heap of complexity.
It’s about getting proactive and building a system that’s simple, clear, and works for the long haul.
They hire based on gut feel instead of skills, values, and fit.
They focus only on the immediate need ("we need a receptionist NOW") without thinking about the next 6–12 months.
They treat hiring as an emergency, not as part of their growth strategy.
Plan ahead.
Map out the roles you’ll likely need in the next year. Even if it changes, having a rough blueprint helps.
Get crystal clear on what matters.
Don’t just recycle old job ads. What skills and attitudes are non-negotiable for your business to succeed?
Sell your business — the right way.
You might not have a ping-pong table or a huge salary budget. But you do have something candidates care about: growth, impact, flexibility, purpose.
Talk about that in your ads and interviews.
Have a process.
Whether it’s a simple checklist, structured interviews, or a skills task, build a repeatable system so you’re not winging it every time.
Hire slow. Fire fair.
Take your time hiring. If it’s not working after clear feedback and support, move decisively.
Jake eventually slowed down, reworked his approach, and hired a small but mighty team that stayed — and grew with him.
He didn’t have an HR department. He didn’t need one.
He just needed a plan.
If you’re ready to stop gambling with your hires and start building a team that actually helps you grow, now’s the time to put a real hiring process in place. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be yours.
Want help mapping out a simple hiring process for your business? Let’s chat. 🚀