Daniel Perkin's article "Top Five Personnel Mistakes ..." was featured on ColoradoBiz on December 5, 2014.

So, you've taken the plunge: You left corporate America to start your own business.  You've weathered the start-up phase and now are expanding and hiring your first employees. Regardless of your industry, personnel matters present difficulties. Fortunately, with a bit of planning, business owners can avoid common pitfalls.

In the article, Daniels addresses five personnel mistakes that employers tend to make.

Mistake No. 1: Inadequate Record-Keeping
Mistake No. 2: Failing to Hire Employees in Accordance with Your Business Needs
Mistake No. 3: Failing to Thoroughly Vet Job Applicants
Mistake No. 4: No Employee Handbook
Mistake No. 5: Holding on to a Bad Hire

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