HR Foundations: Building a Thriving Team from Solopreneurship

When you’re a solopreneur leading a high-growth business, expanding your team can be an exciting yet challenging endeavor. At a high level, you might be limited by financial, resource, or time constraints that divert your attention away to other critical tasks. But bringing on new team members introduces a whole host of new complexities for your business: How do you find people who align with your vision and values? How do you establish effective communication and collaboration channels to ensure smooth workflow? What is required to build trust in the abilities of new team members, letting go of some control in favor of delegation?

Join us for an empowering discussion in collaboration with the Veteran Women’s Enterprise Center (VWEC) as we delve into the essentials of building a thriving team from solopreneurship through the employment of scalable HR structures. You’ll walk away with proven techniques for attracting and retaining a diverse and skilled team that will continue to drive your business forward, as well as the confidence you’ll need as a leader to guide your team through future stages of growth!

Key Takeaways:

• The ins and outs of bringing on your first new team member
• How to get a person unknown to you (not a friend or family member) to join your team
• HR policies and procedures to protect yourself and your business legally
• Strategies for developing meaningful company culture and systems of support for team members