Brilliant Start-Up, 2nd Edition

Taking on staff 193

brilliant example

I once had to sack a good friend. I’d fretted about it for about four months.

It wasn’t working out and the atmosphere was becoming increasingly

tense. I finally plucked up the courage to broach the subject. We had a

frank discussion, and parted company, while keeping our respect and

friendship intact. The moment we’d talked, I felt my shoulders lifting from

months of stress.

brilliant recap

As you grow, taking on staff might be an option, but to decide this

you should have:

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Completed a time sheet to see where you add the most value.

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Calculated your hourly cost to the business.

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