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Avoiding the magic bullet disease. (Measuring Up).

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Contractors are risk takers by nature. Most contractors are good people who want to do well, are independent minded and have goals they want to accomplish in their life. Of these, many are impatient and are struggling to make a living. Others seem to easily lose focus. When drowning in a sea of stress, it can be tempting to reach out for a straw or miracle to save you. Rarely do such miracles work. I wanted to take time in this article to address some of the common miracle cures and traps I see contractors struggling with and how to avoid these situations.

The Magic Employee

There is no question that it is difficult to find the right people. Throw in a good dose of stress, a little bit of control freak, some uncertainty about who to hire, and you have set the stage for hiring a magic bullet. You meet a supplier sales rep, a person at the bank, someone at church, a friend or family member and they are hired to help you. Frequently, these types of hires do not work out.

Not only did you hire an acquaintance, but also you probably did an inadequate interview. You did not advertise the position and may have hired someone who is not suited for the job. You took the easy way out and frequently this comes back to haunt you.

How should you have hired someone?

* Write a job description of what you want the person...

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