Here’s an interesting idea I just read in a recent issue of Tips From the Top, the newsletter published by The Advisory Board, a small business management consulting firm. The tip was suggested by Randy Smith, of FORUM Systems Group in San Antonio, Texas:
“I recently had an acquaintance that was looking for a part–time job. I hired him to work two days a week. He performs functions that current employees feel they don’t have time for. Once we understand the hours needed to perform the duties, we can transfer the responsibility to a full–time employee with a reasonable expectation set by both of us about what it means to their schedule. My part–timer then moves on to “test drive†the next job.”
If you would like to receive the newsletter you can click here for The Alternative Board Website. On the right hand side you will see the heading “E-Newsletter” in blue type, with a link to sign up for a subscription. Rusty Smith, the facilitator for TAB in Houston, is a personal friend of mine, with incredibly extensive experience in growing and managing business units for major corporations in the U.S. and abroad. I highly recommend Rusty if you are looking for a practical-minded business advisor who has actual, successful, hands-on experience.