Where to find good people

The best hires usually come from people you already trust, not a stack of online applications. Before you post a generic ad, tap your network — and when you do post, be specific enough that the right person self-selects. Who you hire shapes your business more than almost any other decision.

Do this

1. Start with referrals — ask your best customers, vendors, and people in your trade who they'd recommend.
2. Post where your kind of worker actually looks: local groups, trade boards, the right app — not just the biggest site.
3. Be specific in the post: the real tasks, the pay range, and what makes it a good gig.
4. Screen fast — a quick call to check attitude and reliability before you invest interview time.

Where to look for good people

• Ask your best customers and vendors: 'who's good that you know?'
• Ask people in your trade — they know who's reliable
• Post in the local Facebook / Nextdoor / community group
• Trade-specific job boards or schools for skilled roles
• A clear post: real tasks, pay range, hours, why it's a good gig
• A 10-minute phone screen for attitude and reliability first