Overview

How do you distinguish someone who’s a good hire? And where do you find these people? Do you know the process to go through? Knowing when to seek help is extremely important, this course covers what you need to do.

Finding the “Golden Link” of the value chain of your business

The golden link in a value chain is the one stage or a process where the most value is added and the highest yield is earned.

Draw out the process for your business model and determine which portion generates you the most ROI.

You want to own the golden link while the rest can be outsourced. I.e in a Service-based agency, the value link is when a deal is secured and closed, while the service delivery can be outsourced.

Determining your circle of competence

It’s crucial to do determine your circle of competence and then stay within the perimeters of it. Venturing outside of your circle of competence will cause your skills to become diluted and weakened your results. Staying within your circle of competence ensures that you get better at your craft and deliver amazing results.

You want to define your circle of competence and delegate everything else.

List down a what your service/product entails and determine where each components fit in the above diagram.

Service Delivery/Product Name	Features	Description

You can download the template to help you determine your circle of competence. Circle of competence template.

Where to hire contractors?

Determine the level of difficulties for each jobs:

Admin,(low level): Fiverr
Specific skillsets(mid-level): Upwork
Specific skillsets(high level): Google search, twitter, related FB groups, referral

Create a job description. Copy job description template.

Once you have shortlisted the applicants, you want to set up an interview with them.
Agree on a time,

Ask questions about job requirements, skills, and background. Cut down the application list to 1-3.