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	<title>WACP Business Blog &#187; Business planning</title>
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		<title>Techniques for hiring employees</title>
		<link>http://www.wacp2006congress.org/techniques-for-hiring-employees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Business planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hiring Employees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Management Skill Sets]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ever assigned a task to your employee and realized that it was a big mistake when the work was finally submitted? Most companies fail to recognize the importance of the discipline that needs to be maintained while hiring. The key to accomplishment of projects and tasks is delegating it to the correct workforce. The first [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever assigned a task to your employee and realized  that it was a big mistake when the work was finally submitted? Most companies  fail to recognize the importance of the discipline that needs to be maintained  while hiring. The key to accomplishment of projects and tasks is delegating it  to the correct workforce. The first most important aspect of assigning tasks is  to ensure that the results are measurable. The assignments may produce tangible  or intangible results, since both can be measured according to company rules;  the employee needs to be evaluated based on the anticipated results. Employees  are the most important asset of a company, more important than any other  tangible asset. The process of hiring is extremely crucial both for small and  large organizations. </p>
<p><strong>How to hire  the correct set of people?</strong></p>
<p>Most companies concentrate on people management but  this is a process that needs the management’s attention after the HR team has  recruited the correct set of people. How to do that? Here are a few tips.</p>
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<li><strong>Determine the skill sets  required</strong></li>
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<p>This is the first and  foremost step to be considered while hiring employees. The definition of skill  sets will give a clear idea to the recruiters when interviewing candidates.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Job description</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>A fair and accurate job  description will encourage the right kind of people to apply in the first  place. This will reduce the work of the HR department during the screening  process. </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Determining the budget for  the hiring cycle</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The expenses of recruiting  are high because of which it is important to determine the upper limit of the  expenses practically possible for the company to spend.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Advertisements</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The media used for  advertising is vital to the applications that a company receives. The mode of  advertising needs to be finalized on the basis of the job. For example, if the  vacancy to be advertised is for a middle managerial level then newspapers are  the best option.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Employment agency</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>In cases where the  experience of hiring people through an employment agency has been fruitful, it  is advisable to use their services till they yield success.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Screening and interviewing</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>This process is where the  interaction with the applicants begins. It is essential to have a good  screening process so that the HR team can devote more time to the actual task  of interviewing after selecting the final candidates.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>References</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Checking the references  mentioned by the employee in the application is important to verify the  candidate’s credentials.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Offer letter</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Once recruited, it is  obligatory for the company to give all details to the employee in writing. The  letter includes terms and conditions of employment that encompasses the details  of salary, leave policy, resignation procedures et al.</p>
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		<title>Planning your business</title>
		<link>http://www.wacp2006congress.org/planning-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>wacp2</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[developers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[own business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planning your business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[potential business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Planning your business is the most important factor when you look forward to start your own business. Business plans are essential for the success of the business, regardless of which type of business you plan on starting. Business plans summarize an intended business. It includes a lot of different information. This information includes an explanation [...]]]></description>
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<p><![endif]-->Planning your business is the most important factor when you look forward to start your own business. Business plans are essential for the success of the business, regardless of which type of business you plan on starting.</p>
<p>Business plans summarize an intended business. It includes a lot of different information. This information includes an explanation of the business, the services that will be provided, who will run that business, as well as how it will be run. It also includes information on financing and marketing. Practically all business plans are formed on paper, but some business plans are created in electronic format, so as to send it out over the internet. Some are created in presentation form, to be presented to the audience.</p>
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<p>Business plans are created to offer guidance or directions to business owners or developers. It is easier to develop a business plan or come up with business ideas ahead of time. You will lead to poor results if you keep waiting until the last minute or developing a business as you go along, on impulse. This is why you are advised to create a business plan, especially if you are starting a business for the first time. You and your business are well organized when you make a proper business plan. It also reminds you to complete important tasks.</p>
<p>A large number of potential business owners use business plans for their own needs, while others rely on business plans for financial assistance. Financial lenders and investors rely on business plans to make sure that their money is used in a proper way. A business plan gives them a clue whether the business will succeed or be worth investing their money in.</p>
<p>If you do not have enough time to make your own business plan, you can opt for a professional business plan writer or developer. For the success of your business it is very important to plan out your business, no matter how professional it is.</p>
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