What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor?
You might think you know the answer, but the line between the two can get a little blurry, especially in the wedding industry.
On this podcast, I help you create your wedding industry business plan, and in this episode, we’re tackling employees vs. independent contractors. We’re talking about how to know which you should hire, what you need to know about both, and how each can benefit your business. There’s a simple question you can ask yourself to determine which type of hire you need to make, and I’m sharing it in this episode.
If you’ve been asking yourself whether you need to bring on an employee or an independent contractor, this episode has the answers for you.
Topics We’re Covering in This Episode:
- How to know if someone is an employee or an independent contractor
- Factors to consider when you’re not sure if someone is an employee or an independent contractor
- The role of an employee
- What happens when you hire an employee
- Regulations you need to know if you’re hiring an employee
- How to avoid legal trouble if you’re working with an independent contractor
- Things that wedding professionals need to look out for when hiring
- The flexibility that independent contractors can give you
There are plenty of resources out there about employees vs. contractors, so if you’re still unsure, get online and dedicate some time to researching them both. I’m confident you will find the answers you’re looking for. In the meantime, stick to the basic rule of thumb I’m sharing in this episode and you’ll be just fine!
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Episode 54: A Comprehensive Guide to Onboarding New Employees
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