Hiring the right person for growth

Question

Hey everyone, I run a lawn care business that's been growing steadily. I work full time as a firefighter and have two part-time employees, but we’re pretty maxed out on what we can handle right now.I’m at a crossroads—I need someone I can trust to take on more responsibility, especially when I’m on shift. But I’m also not sure how to afford another employee unless we grow more, and I can’t grow much without that help. Bit of a catch-22.Any advice on finding someone who could help scale the business? Also open to creative compensation ideas beyond just hourly pay. Appreciate any input!

judithvirag · Answer

Hi, In my experience (we are a cleaning business) not having employees and having too much work or the other side having too many employees and not enough work is always a fine balance.&nbsp; &nbsp;There is no right or wrong.&nbsp; You have to decide how you want to grow.&nbsp; If you want to keep your firefighter&nbsp; position you might think of hiring a Virtual Assistant to get the phone/appt etc.&nbsp; If you need someone in the field how is your current staff?&nbsp; Would one of them be ok working full time and taking some duties off your shoulder.&nbsp; Or are you ready to committ full time to your business?&nbsp;&nbsp;

mcurley2 · Answer

Right now I can't commit full time to the business, which is the ultimate goal, but that's a good idea to look into virtual assistance and I need to find myself a guy who is willing to step into that full time role, as my current employees are unable to fill that position.

summitlawnco · Answer

I agree getting one full time guy sounds like the best idea. Ultimately getting that person a part time employee when the time is right. this gives you less time on truck and more time to find work for these guys/gals

judithvirag · Answer

Totally get it.&nbsp; It is hard to make the jump and I am sure you are very dedicated to being a firefighter!!!!!

henleyfamily5 · Answer

I’m willing are you in Jackson Mississippi&nbsp;