Business guide on how to hire like a boss part 2At Check Issuing, we are the check-writing service provider for numerous small businesses. Through our communications with them, we know that a major stress point is hiring competent employees.
In recent years, a rash of new “hiring companies” has emerged, as they’ve identified a huge gap that needs to be filled. Hiring is difficult.

Hiring can suck.

But what if we could follow a few simple steps to make the hiring process smoother and more productive? Well, we certainly can. Below are some tips directly from businesses we work with on a daily basis. They provide valuable insights into how the hiring process can be a much smoother experience.

Resumes are Mostly Garbage

Yes, I said it, and as stunning as it may sound, the truth is that resumes are just hype. I mean, by all intention, resumes are something the job candidate puts together as a way to show their highlight reel. They can exaggerate (who wouldn’t?); they can lie (I wouldn’t, but people do it), and they can omit information you might want to know.

What you want to do is focus on a candidate’s ability to problem solve. Focus on their accomplishments and the process they used to achieve them. Stop getting caught up in “you were here from this year to this year, and you made this annual salary.” You need team players and problem solvers to help take your small business to the next level.

Pay Better For fewer People

If you want the best, you are going to have to pay for it (sort of). Paying fewer individuals who are better qualified could lower your overall salary expenditure. The benefits in production could make for an even bigger win. So often, we price ourselves below the talent that we want rather than trimming the fat we don’t need. Free up space and get the candidates you want. Offer incentive packages based on production. Share the wealth. The better your team, the better your product and service will inherently become.

Don’t Fear Remote

I know you want to see that your employees show up daily. You want to call impromptu meetings. So, what’s the problem? Remote employees aren’t much different than on-site employees. With all the communication software available, such as Skype, Google Hangouts, and even Facebook, you should have no issue keeping up with who is on your team. It reduces costs for the company.

Hiring may never be simple, but you can hire like a pro if you follow a few straightforward steps. Change your perception just a little, and great things can happen!

Last updated: September 2025

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