Thanks to the Small Business Exchange for quoting me in their 5/27/25 article Hiring Your First Employee: A Guide for Entrepreneurs! Below is an excerpt and the full article.

Hiring Friends and Family

Many startups hire friends or family members to fill roles quickly. While this can work, it’s important to set clear boundaries.

“I see a lot of disputes and ruined relationships when small businesses hire friends and family without clear parameters like pay, benefits, schedule, and responsibilities,” Krugel warns. “Solopreneurs like to fly by the seat of their pants, but our regulatory environment doesn’t reward businesses that are careless or difficult when it comes to the treatment of employees.”