3 Signs It’s Time to Fire an Employee

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Entrepreneurs face a lot of tough decisions. But there’s none tougher than having to let an employee go. Yep, it’s time to rip off that chaotic bandage.

Here—we’ll do it on the count of three: my three signs it’s time to fire an employee. It’ll only sting for a second…


Click to tweet this: Fear of firing one employee should never outweigh your entrepreneurial confidence.

That’s because you’ve probably identified your employee’s missing traits, those invaluable characteristics that align with yours.

You’re probably also relieved to know you may not need to cut the cord just yet, if you haven’t given them three chances to proven themselves.

Or you’re relieved because you can stop wasting time and money, thanks to my one-month rule. Because one month of tossing and turning in an entrepreneur’s mind is equivalent of one year for everyone else.

What are some signs you use to decide it’s time to fire an employee? Help fight fear in the comments section!


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