112. When Hiring Doesn't Work Out: Ending It the Right Way [Hiring Series]

10/09/2024 21 min
112. When Hiring Doesn't Work Out: Ending It the Right Way [Hiring Series]

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Send us a text! (Your number stays private)Hiring help for your business is exciting and has the potential to change your business for the better. But with hiring comes the inevitable…firing. Hiring and firing go hand in hand and if you haven’t yet had to end a contract with a contractor or an employee, it’s likely to happen at some point!Terminating a contract and ending a working relationship is not fun, but it doesn’t have to be painful. I’ve had several experiences with ending contracts and I’ve learned from each one. Inside this episode, I’ll share the signs that it might be time to move on, how to protect your business when you need to let go of someone, what to pay attention to in a contract before taking action, and how to send that dreaded termination email.Ending a contract is my least favorite thing about having a team, but having a clear process in place makes it so much easier! Following these steps will allow you to end things on a positive note and hopefully make the next best hire. Be sure to share this episode with a business friend who might need it!🚨 Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this is not legal advice. You should always consult a legal professional and ensure you’re following employment laws in your area before taking action.03:16 - How to know when it’s time to let go of a contractor or employee04:59 - One important thing to do before deciding to fire07:10 -  Steps to take once you’ve decided it’s time to end a contract11:36 - The process of ending a contract in a way that protects your business 15:43 - What to do after you have ended a contract that will make it easier for you next timeLinks & Resources:Follow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.coJoin my private Facebook community: Savvy Teacher SellersMore resources for growing your businessRate & review The Savvy Seller on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode112 Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you think you need to do to grow your digital product business? Take the Savvy Seller Quiz and find out exactly what to focus on right now to actually move your business forward.  ➡️ Take the quiz at savvyquiz.com Check out my Everything Page at https://kristendoyle.co/everything