Expanding your business is best done when you’ve got enough manpower. But building a good team you can always rely on isn’t the easiest thing in the world. It’s a challenge to find the right talents/personalities to rub together in the first place, and when you're trying to expand out from your small unit, it’s even harder to introduce new people to the scene! 

But building a bigger team is essential if you want to scale up. You need more people who know what they’re doing on your side, and working towards a common goal. But how can you institute such talent effectively? Here’s what you should keep in mind. 

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Identify Your Workplace Needs

Your workplace needs will be the outline for the new team members you’ll bring in. Why? Because you need to fill gaps, rather than try to stuff more of the same in! Figure out what you’re missing, or what is unstable within your team’s core skill set and then act accordingly. Most of all, you don’t want to push anyone out here! So whether you need more financial expertise or marketing savvy on your side, determine it right now and then get to hiring only candidates that fit this bill. 

Make Communication a Non-Issue

Communication will always be the most important element of building a team that works well together. When you’re trying to add new people to that equation, you’re going to need multiple channels to follow and to encourage a deep seated need for close contact. 

Which is where something like VoIP comes in; start by checking out What you need to know about VoIP phones, hardware, and equipment. Then install this kind of system within your company - it’s typically much cheaper, much more connected, and can help foster that sense of easy communication you’re looking for. 

Keep Your Current Team Involved

It’ll be hard to encourage new bonds within an expanded team if you’re going over their heads. Instead, keep them involved at every level. Ask them for advice on who might be needed, include them in the hiring process (such as host them at the interviewer’s table), and make sure they know when you’re close to coming to a decision. Yes, it’s up to you who joins the business, but everyone who’s worked so hard for you thus far should get some kind of say. 

Go Through Test Runs

Finally, if you’re not sure about how someone will rub along with everyone else, do a test run. This is also good if you’ve got two or more candidates in mind; you can make your decision with a clear mind if you’ve seen them in action working alongside your team. Then monitor the potential picks with a close eye for detail; how do they interact, do they have a natural confidence, and how good are they at the job itself within this social situation. 

A bigger team leads to bigger things. Build it well with the tips above.