Success depends on having the right people in the right roles. While hiring a team can be a challenge, especially in the early days where budgets are limited and you only have the capital to hire one or two key people, the people you bring onto your team are ultimately either going to help or hinder your success. When you find the right people, you make your job easier as a business owner.
The key is to build your team so that every person is working in their area of expertise. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so you have to dentify your business’ specific needs. Think about the areas that need the most attention and whether bringing in a dedicated team member will help improve things overall.
It’s important that the people on your board are providing you with solid advice, and they aren’t just telling you things they think you want to hear. You don’t want ‘yes’ people, you want people who will call you out when you’re going down the wrong path, can help you fix things when they go sideways, and will provide unfiltered, real advice.