  |
|
|
|
OVERWHELMED WITH WORK? HIRE HELP!© Barbara Massie
Your craft business is growing. As an entrepreneur, you are very competent, organized and almost on top of it all. But you realize there's just too much to do for one person and some things are not getting done.
This article is written to help those who want to hire one or more employees, but don't know where to start. It is an overview and isn't complete information. The material is meant to give an idea of what is involved and where to look for more information. Hiring an employee should be a well thought-out process with a written hiring plan. Don't wait until you are absolutely desperate for help before planning. To help design the hiring plan go to The Entrepreneurial Spirit Resource Library to read an excellent article "Successfully Interviewing Potential Employees" by Doug Kipp. You will learn about the type of employee to hire and the interviewing and hiring processes. After employees are hired, your payroll responsibilities begin. A free publication Your Business Tax Kit from the Internal Revenue Service contains the information needed: tax instructions, forms, a checklist and a calendar of due dates for filing returns and paying taxes. To order the kit, forms and publications issued by the IRS, go to their web site or contact your local Internal Revenue Service office. There is more to paying employees then just writing a check. Get information about the payroll process at your local library; your accountant can give advice, and there is payroll help available on the Internet. For helpful pamphlets about payroll and other business related topics turn to the service provided by the US General Services Administration. You can view a listing of federal publications online at The Consumer Information Center or send for a catalog to the address: Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009 A basic law for a home-based crafter to know before hiring local teenagers is:
Workers under age 18 are restricted to "non-hazardous" jobs. Employees under age 16 are limited to the number of hours and times of day they can work. Children who work for their parents in sole proprietorships are exempt from some of these rules. Other sources for learning the ins-and-outs of hiring laws are:
Your state Department of Labor can provide details of current regulations for state employment laws. Check your phone book under the listing for state government offices.
A good source of information for federal labor laws is the Department of Labor's Internet site. Their personnel will also answer questions when you call (202) 219-4907. Go To Page: 1 2
The copyright of the article OVERWHELMED WITH WORK? HIRE HELP! in Crafts is owned by Cheryl Lewis. Permission to republish OVERWHELMED WITH WORK? HIRE HELP! in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
|
|
|
|
