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Now Hiring

Today, InfoUSA announced the results of a poll that it conducted among thousands of small business executives across the United States. The poll, which small business owners might be interested in, asked "What are your hiring plans in the next 6 months?". 1,131 people responded and the results are as follows:

The Top Five Places Online to Find Potential Employees

It's hard to really rank these in order as far as which is really the best. It would be easily debatable even if I were to do so. So while they may have numbers beside them, this is not to say that one is better than the other, but these are five of the best and most popular sites for job listings for employers and job candidates alike. 1. Monster.com

Don't Let Background Checks Keep You From Hiring the Right Person

In recent articles, I've discussed the importance of keeping a respectable online reputation as a business. Now I'd like to look at this subject on the flipside from the standpoint of an employer.

Take a Good Look at Your Startup Description

I'm subscribed to a Yahoo! group that occasionally gets a post from recruiters looking for candidates for startups. Though I don't enjoy these posts (they're not relevant for me), I understand that recruiters have a place in the market too and they're just trying to do their jobs.

A Starting Point for the Hiring Process

Finding the right people to fill certain positions within your business can sometimes seem hopeless. The hiring process can take its toll on your patience as well as your budget, but there are precautions that you can take to ease the process along and minimize headaches.Paying Close Attention to ResumesBefore getting potential employees in the door for an interview, really look at their resume. Does it contain specific skills that you need out of them?