I am in the same situation. The job sites are so expensive and really do not get you anywhere in my experience. I have started using Facebook Marketplace under jobs. I have gotten a few hits but nothing steady yet but better than spending all of that money for nothing.
Hi. The best advice I got was to ask all your customers if they know anybody. We also posted (for free) on Indeed and got an immediate hit. The ad will get pulled because we're not paying for it. I also put something out on the neighborhood listserv and got another immediate hit. Another bit of advice was to put a big sign on your truck - HIRING! with a phone number or email. That could work. Good luck. This small business thing is super challenging!
