If it were possible, you would run your business alone. You could decide everything yourself, but you also need to know everything about every facet of running a company. Many entrepreneurs are good at their field. Technically, therefore, there are no problems. But if a problem were to arise, it would be due to a lack of complete knowledge regarding administration, social legislation, tax legislation, finance, management, (online) marketing, social media usage, etc. These are generally not the fields that the entrepreneur’s thoughts turn to in the first instance.
As the company grows, the personnel factor comes into play. It is a new aspect of business operations. How do you handle this if you are not used to it? Delegating tasks and ensuring that the same quality is delivered as you would. Who do you hire for that?
Millennials (Generation Y), born between 1981 and 1996, are the group entering the labor market. They are graduates, perhaps possess some global experience because they have worked outside the Netherlands, and now want to build a career. With their specific studies and work experience, they may have more knowledge in certain areas. You should utilize that.
They were born in the era when automation was set in motion. Furthermore, they grew up within it. For them, networking and the use of social media are the most natural things in the world. Technologically speaking, therefore, they can respond to problems and information much better and faster. From a marketing perspective as well, if they have chosen that field of study, they can be of great value in adding value to your company.
So, accept that the staff has more knowledge in certain areas. Make use of that. Let them advise you, and ultimately make the decision yourself. Naturally, do so in collaboration, so that the staff remains motivated by having worked on the solution together. Only then is growth well-founded.
