How to hire a business owner/operator

How to hire a business owner/operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business owner/operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business owner/operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business owner/operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your business owner/operator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a business owner/operator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A business owner/operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, business owner/operators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of business owner/operators.

   Type of Business Owner/Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Owner/Operator	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$9-25
   Entrepreneur	An entrepreneur is a business owner who regularly creates new ventures and sells them with the end goal of turning them into profit. To start up a new business, entrepreneurs must create business plans and acquire resources and financing while hiring talented individuals... Show more	$20-56
   Manager	Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department... Show more	$17-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Payroll
   • Financial Statements
   • Residential Properties
   • Business Operations
   • Windows
   • Business Plan
   • Inventory Control
   • Human Resources
   • Customer Relations
   • Business Management
   • Real Estate
   • QuickBooks
   • Mowing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage end to end business operations including hiring, scheduling visits, conducting customer consultations and performing pet visits.
   • Provide installation of siding and windows.
   • Receive and close payments on all paid invoices, through QuickBooks.
   • Certify and license LLC business owner and operator in accordance with Ohio regulations.
   • Set up all business functions including the website, bookkeeping, insurance, LLC, advertising, etc.
   • Install doors, windows, siding, showers, vanities toilets, ceramic and laminate flooring, cabinets and trim.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business owner/operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A business owner/operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, business owner/operators' average salary in arkansas is 62% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level business owner/operators earn 62% less than senior-level business owner/operators.
   • Certifications. A business owner/operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a business owner/operator's salary.

   Average business owner/operator salary

   $16.04hourly

   $33,361 yearly

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   Entry-level business owner/operator salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a business owner/operator job description

   A job description for a business owner/operator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a business owner/operator job description:

   Business owner/operator job description example

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   By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
   
   As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment
   
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   Job Description:
   
   As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. At the American Red Cross, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture committed to the diversity of our people, programs, and services. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.
   
   We are currently seeking a Business Operations Specialist in our Greater Carolinas Region.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   1: Prepare and maintain memos, records, reports, data or correspondence for staff signature. Review correspondence for consistency with corporate policies and practices. May assist in the development of presentations.
   
   2: Perform general administrative duties such as maintaining and collecting data, coordinating the provision of organizational services (i.e. purchasing, supplies, catering, copying/printing), coordinating unit mail and communication flow, assisting in expenditure tracking and budget preparation.
   
   3: Screen telephone and office callers and resolve routine inquiries. Answer routine requests and direct others to supervisor, appropriate staff member or another office.
   
   4: Schedule and maintain calendar of appointments, meetings, events, program initiatives and travel itineraries.
   
   5: May relieve other administrative staff in the unit during temporary absences.
   
   6: Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
   
   Scope: Considerable knowledge of job. Complete acquaintance with and understanding of general and detailed aspects of the job. Contacts are frequently with individuals representing other departments and/or representing outside organizations.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Education: High School or equivalent is required.
   
   Experience: Minimum 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
   
   Management Experience: N/A
   
   Skills & Abilities: Good verbal and written communication skills. Experience in personal computer use and Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient typing skills required. Ability to work on a team.
   
   Travel: None or very little.
   
   Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones and printers, light traffic). The employee must have the ability to work in a small cubicle and have the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
   
   Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
   
   The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
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   Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.
   
   Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find business owner/operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any business owner/operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level business owner/operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business owner/operator job on Zippia to find and recruit business owner/operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with business owner/operator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business owner/operator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the business owner/operator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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