Running a small business is one of the most rewarding enterprises you’re ever likely to encounter.

There are few things as satisfying as recognizing an opportunity that has gone unrecognized, forging a plan, and seeing the concept through to reality.

However, as the saying goes: “No pain, no gain.”

That means it’s not always fun and games.

For every day of big profits, there’s going to be a day of technical challenge.

For every day of exceptional customer service, there’s going to be a day of accounting fiasco.

And for every day of warehouse finesse, there’s going to be a day of telephone clumsiness.

But perhaps the most difficult thing you’ll face as a small business owner is the decision to let someone go.

Of course, if you’re lucky the candidate in question will pull a Donald Trump on you - and quit - before you have to pull the plug.

In most cases, however, you’ll be forced to follow through with termination.

So how do you ease the pain?

Simple. You do everything you can to avoid the situation in the first place.

That means you tune up your employment process: hire good people, recognize accomplishment, and reward excellence.

Not only is that a surefire way to minimize staff turnover - and avoid the displeasure of the firing process - it’s also great for business!

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