Hire the right people 
Your team can make or break your business. The right team can help elevate your business to the next level. But one rotten apple in your team can have your business spiralling the drain in no time at all, whether it’s through not doing their job correctly, laziness, dishonesty, or having a negative impact on customers or other employees. 

It is easier to avoid hiring the rotten apples than trying to get rid of them. Here are some tips to help you:

1. Employees must bring added value to the business

Your business needs someone who is eager to drive the business forward. A great team of passionate individuals will give your business every chance of succeeding. 

2. Look for ambitious self-starters

No matter what position you are trying to fill, you should be looking for ambitious self-starters. If you have to micro-manage an employee because they are not a self-starter – you’d be better off doing the work yourself.

3. Never hire ‘those’ friends or family members

We’re talking about the ones who have never been able to hold down a job for more than a couple of weeks and then blame their employers. It may be hard to say “no” but say it. Loud and clear.

4. Always check references

You do not want to hire someone who was fired from their last job for stealing or using drugs on the job, or is incredibly lazy, or has a rotten attitude.

5. Have a probation period

A probation period is a trial period for new employees and is an excellent idea. Probation periods can last for a month upwards, after which the employee becomes permanent or leaves.