“I hear you knocking, but you can’t come in”

Michael Bradshaw ready to paddle out into the waves at Longbeach, Kommetjie. (Copyright © 2015 by Chesney Bradshaw, all rights reserved)
Michael Bradshaw ready to paddle out into the waves at Longbeach, Kommetjie. (Copyright © 2015 by Chesney Bradshaw, all rights reserved)

I was talking to a small business owner some weeks ago when out of the blue he mentioned a subject that he believes strongly about. He said he didn’t admire the celebrity entrepreneurs who will only hire people who already have all the qualifications and skills. But he said he did admire one celebrity entrepreneur who is prepared to take on someone who doesn’t have the qualifications and skills and develop them in his or her business.

What is your approach to hiring new staff? What qualities and experience do you look for? Are you prepared to take on someone who has potential but doesn’t yet have the necessary qualifications, skills and experience? Continue reading ““I hear you knocking, but you can’t come in””