Hiring support for small businesses

Small business owners who are hiring and have no time or HR staff, such as local service companies, clinics, shops and startups.

Flat fee per hire or per package (for example job ad plus screening), or an hourly rate for extra support.

• Interviewing and assessing people
• Clear writing
• Using job boards and applicant tracking tools
• Responsiveness and confidentiality

• Hiring rules on discrimination, background checks, pay transparency and salary history questions vary by state and city, so check them
• If you handle applicant data, keep it private and secure
• Check whether your state requires a license or registration for staffing or recruiting, especially if you place workers or charge based on a candidate's pay
• Agree in writing what happens if a new hire leaves early
• Consider professional liability insurance and a simple client contract

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $2,000, depending on tools such as applicant tracking software, insurance and contract templates. Professional liability insurance and a simple client contract are worth considering.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many hiring projects you take on alongside your job. The work can start from about 5 hours a week.

Hiring rules on discrimination, background checks, pay transparency and salary history questions vary by state and city, so check them. Also check whether your state requires a license or registration for staffing or recruiting, especially if you place workers.