421: Overcoming the Barriers to Hiring an Employee vs an Independent Contractor with Kim Ottone Tank

Do you struggle with whether to hire an employee or work with an independent contractor? Many of us face wanting to grow, find space in our life, or take a break from the day-to-day work, but then worry about whether an employee or independent contractor is the right fit. Kim Ottone Tank, owner of both Apronstrings and Staffingstrings, joins the show to help us understand what it really means to hire an employee. Kim breaks down what the differences are between an employee and an independent contractor, how that impacts our businesses, and how to understand the true costs of each.

Main topcs

• Employees becoming more popular

• Are they an IC or employee?

• Understanding Costs and Benefits

• Worry about managing?

• Building a team

Main takeaway: Some people don't want to run a business, they want to work for a business. Those are the perfect employee for your business.

About our guest:

Apronstrings was founded in 1990 by Kim Tank, a registered veterinary technician. Kim is a Certified Professional Pet Sitter through Pet Sitters International. In addition, she has become Fear Free Certified, a program developed to reduce fear, stress and anxiety in pets.

She hired her first employee in 1996, after carefully researching hiring practices in the industry. Her staff have always been employees, covered by her bond, liability insurance and worker's compensation policy. All of her staff receive intensive ongoing training and all are either certified in pet first aid, or are currently enrolled in a class.

Founder and CEO, Kim has always known she was destined to work with animals and has devoted her life to working in pet care. After living in Concord for many years, she relocated her family to Pollock Pines, CA, in 2016, to raise goats and (more) chickens. She has 4 cats and a dog as well. Kim splits her time between the Bay Area and El Dorado County to maintain a close connection with her sitters, her clients and their loving pets. When not working, she loves running, kayaking, mentoring other pet sitters and exploring El Dorado Wine Country.

Links:

Episode 153: www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/153

Episode 176: www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/176

Episode 279: https://www.petsitterconfessional.com/episodes/279

Email Kim: Kim@staffingstrings.com

Website: www.apronstringsonline.com/

Facebook for Aprondtrings: www.facebook.com/ApronstringsPS/

Facebook for Staffingstrings: https://www.facebook.com/PetSitterHiring

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