Hiring Virtually (in other states)
5 Key Considerations for Online Business Owners Hiring Out-of-State Employees
So many of my clients have cast a wide net in their hiring because we can as online business, doing everything online. However, something that often gets overlooked is the compliance & complexity when it comes to hiring someone in a different state than where you are based/registered.
So I figured it was time to add this to the blog. Here are some things you want to consider and figure out before deciding to send that job offer once you’ve narrowed down your candidates.
1. Understand Employment Laws: Each state has its own employment laws, including minimum wage, overtime, and employee classification rules. Familiarize yourself with these to avoid legal pitfalls. Check out the blog post we did here about employee classification. Some states are more strict than others.
2. Register Your Business: You may need to register your business in the state where your new employee or contractor resides....
How do I Know if I can Afford an Employee?
Welcome back! Last week we talked about figuring out when you have an employee vs. an independent contractor. This week we’re talking about when you will know if you can afford to hire an employee.
But first, I need to be transparent and let you know that some links are affiliate links which means if you buy, I may receive a small commission from the sale. This does not cost you anything.
KNOWING WHEN IT’S TIME TO HIRE
“If you can’t fund a separate bank account, you can’t afford to hire anyone.”
You may have heard this before, but if you’re feeling like you need to hire someone to help out, you probably should have done it already. Hopefully you are finding this article before you get to that point, because there are some steps you will want to take beforehand to make sure you can afford that employee. When you start a business, you should have a vision of where you’d like to end up. And if your vision includes...