Send us a textBringing on your first team member can feel equal parts exciting and intimidating. In this episode of Enlightened Entrepreneur, I will walk you through what to consider before you make that big decision so you can hire confidently, strategically and at the right time for your business. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Identify the right role and responsibilities to delegate.Understand whether the position should be contract or W-2 (and why it matters).Calculate the true cost of hiring—beyond salary.Determine the ROI of your next team member.Avoid the most common missteps first-time employers make.🔗 Resources & Links:Purchase your easy-to-use, instant access $29 Business Spending Planner & Calculator now.Join our private members-only community, Enlighten!IRS Contractor vs. Employee Guidelines (For my US-based listeners)  Support the showThank you for listening! 💬 Connect with Leandra ● Follow me on Instagram: @leandracreates ● Visit my website: www.stingrayadvisorygroup.com Please note that I may have affiliate relationships. Rest assured, this does not influence any of my recommendations or opinions; I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and value.