Missy B. Salick. Virgo Girl’s Editor-in-Chief is passionate about helping creative’s and small businesses turn their passion into profit. She just launched The Virgo Girl Coaching, an extension of the lifestyle blog The Virgo Girl.
Here, she shares advice on all things business.
DEAR THE VIRGO GIRL,
I run a marketing and consulting firm for social media and for the past year it has just been me. I’m at the point where I desperately need help to take my business to the next level. But I don’t have the extra money to hire someone full-time to help me. Ideally, I would love to bring on someone to help me with sales leads and then an assistant to help with day-to-day operations as they come along. Do you have any advice on some ways to build a team for my online business with a budget?
Advice from Missy: Hi, Creative Bug. Building a team on a budget is always a big hurdle to overcome, but don’t worry, there is a way. First, create a budget to see what you can really afford to pay your team. Second, write down exactly what you will need each person to do on a weekly basis and what goals you hope to accomplish. Think about if you need two people or if one person can fill both roles. Sales lead typically get paid an hourly rate + commission but you can consider paying them a flat monthly fee based on the sales they close. As for an assistant, consider hiring an intern from a high school or college. You pay them with school credits in exchange for their work.
Honestly, you will see money flowing from your bank account upfront, but if the people you hire to do a great job you should see a return on your investment in no time.
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