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Is IT keeping you overworked &
under-supported?
GET UNSTUCK!
GET THE HIRING SUCCESS KITS NOW!
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A BAD HIRE?
Is IT keeping you
overworked &
under-supported?
GET UNSTUCK!
GET THE HIRING
SUCCESS KITS NOW!
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A BAD HIRE?
Is IT keeping you overworked &
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Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing women. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing women. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
LEGACY BUSINESS BUILDERS • September 2, 2025
The 3 Hiring Templates Every Small Business Should Have
If you're a small business owner trying to hire without a roadmap, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Every decision feels urgent, every new applicant brings questions, and the legal side of hiring can leave you second-guessing yourself.
But hiring doesn’t have to be a guessing game.
The right tools save time, reduce risk, and help you make better hires from day one. In this post, I’ll walk you through the three templates every small business needs before bringing someone onto the team, plus how to get your hands on versions that are legally compliant, easy to customize, and built for growing businesses like yours.
Let’s simplify this!
1. A Clear Job Description Template
Set expectations before the first application.
Most small business job descriptions are either too vague or too long. They sound like they were copied from a big corporation, or worse, they’re written after the hire is made, not before.
Free up your time for CEO-level tasks
Help you hit revenue goals faster
Improve client experience and retention
Reduce burnout and business stagnation
But here's the truth: a clear job description is your first line of defense against the wrong hire.
It sets expectations for both you and the candidate. It keeps you honest about what the role actually requires. And it saves you time by attracting the right people and filtering out the rest.
A good job description includes:
A simple, accurate job title
Key responsibilities and day-to-day tasks
The traits and experience that actually matter
Clarity on pay, schedule, and structure (W-2 or 1099)
If you’re using a small business applicant tracking system like JazzHR, a clean, well-formatted job description drops right into your job posting and syncs across job boards automatically. (That’s why my Hiring Kit templates are already ATS-ready.)
Before you post a job ask yourself:
What does the business need most?
Do I need help generating revenue?
Do I need more efficiency behind the scenes?
2. A Structured Interview Guide with Scorecard
Ask better questions. Make better hires.
Winging an interview is the fastest way to end up with the wrong person on your team. You might forget to ask the same questions, or you end up relying on gut feeling instead of clear evidence.
Structured interviews create consistency and reduce bias. They also help you compare candidates more effectively and feel confident in your final decision.
Here’s what your interview guide should include:
A clear set of behavioral interview questions
Evaluation criteria tied to the job’s core needs
A simple scorecard to track notes and red flags
The Hiring Kit includes a proven interview guide with built-in evaluation rubrics — no overthinking required...
A complete set of plug-and-play templates, checklists, and step-by-step guides that walk you through every stage of hiring.
You’ll clarify the role before you post a job, attract the right candidates, interview with confidence, and set new hires up for success from day one.
My clients use these kits to streamline their hiring process, avoid costly missteps, and bring in team members who actually help them grow.
When you follow the system, you’re not just filling a role, you’re building a strong, lasting team that supports your vision.
And if you’re using JazzHR, you can track interview responses and scores for each candidate, even if multiple people are involved in the hiring process.
3. A Legally Compliant Offer Letter Template
Make it official — the right way.
You found the perfect hire. Don’t ruin the experience (or risk your legal standing) by sending a vague email or jumping on a call with verbal terms.
Your offer letter should protect your business and clearly communicate the basics of the role. It should cover pay, start date, classification, contingencies, and any disclaimers required in your state.
A solid offer letter can:
Reinforce professionalism and trust
Protect you in the event of a dispute
Set the tone for onboarding and expectations
The one included in the Hiring Kit is legally compliant, simple to fill in, and ready to go for W-2 employees.
Once your offer is accepted, you can also move your new hire into a streamlined onboarding experience using a platform like TalentLMS, where they can walk through your policies, culture, and expectations before day one.
Recap: What You Need to Hire With Confidence
Hiring doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. With just three essential templates, you can:
Clarify the role before you post the job
Stay consistent and confident during interviews
Extend an offer that protects you and sets the tone
If you're still cobbling together documents from the internet, it's time for a smarter approach.
Ready to Stop Winging It?
Hiring help shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back.
You don’t need a full HR department or corporate systems, you just need the right tools.
The Hiring Kit gives you all three of these templates, plus step-by-step walkthroughs and bonus materials to help you hire with clarity, confidence, and compliance. You’ll save hours, avoid costly mistakes, and finally feel like a real boss when you bring on your next team member.
If you're a small business owner trying to hire without a roadmap, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Every decision feels urgent, every new applicant brings questions, and the legal side of hiring can leave you second-guessing yourself.
But hiring doesn’t have to be a guessing game.
The right tools save time, reduce risk, and help you make better hires from day one. In this post, I’ll walk you through the three templates every small business needs before bringing someone onto the team, plus how to get your hands on versions that are legally compliant, easy to customize, and built for growing businesses like yours.
Let’s simplify this!
1. A Clear Job Description Template
Set expectations before the first application.
Most small business job descriptions are either too vague or too long. They sound like they were copied from a big corporation, or worse, they’re written after the hire is made, not before.
But here's the truth: a clear job description is your first line of defense against the wrong hire.
It sets expectations for both you and the candidate. It keeps you honest about what the role actually requires. And it saves you time by attracting the right people and filtering out the rest.
A good job description includes:
A simple, accurate job title
Key responsibilities and day-to-day tasks
The traits and experience that actually matter
Clarity on pay, schedule, and structure (W-2 or 1099)
If you’re using a small business applicant tracking system like JazzHR, a clean, well-formatted job description drops right into your job posting and syncs across job boards automatically. (That’s why my Hiring Kit templates are already ATS-ready.)
2. A Structured Interview Guide with Scorecard
Ask better questions. Make better hires.
Winging an interview is the fastest way to end up with the wrong person on your team. You might forget to ask the same questions, or you end up relying on gut feeling instead of clear evidence.
Structured interviews create consistency and reduce bias. They also help you compare candidates more effectively and feel confident in your final decision.
Here’s what your interview guide should include:
A clear set of behavioral interview questions
Evaluation criteria tied to the job’s core needs
A simple scorecard to track notes and red flags
The Hiring Kit includes a proven interview guide with built-in evaluation rubrics — no overthinking required...
A complete set of plug-and-play templates, checklists, and step-by-step guides that walk you through every stage of hiring.
You’ll clarify the role before you post a job, attract the right candidates, interview with confidence, and set new hires up for success from day one.
My clients use these kits to streamline their hiring process, avoid costly missteps, and bring in team members who actually help them grow.
When you follow the system, you’re not just filling a role, you’re building a strong, lasting team that supports your vision.
And if you’re using JazzHR, you can track interview responses and scores for each candidate, even if multiple people are involved in the hiring process.
3. A Legally Compliant Offer Letter Template
Make it official — the right way.
You found the perfect hire. Don’t ruin the experience (or risk your legal standing) by sending a vague email or jumping on a call with verbal terms.
Your offer letter should protect your business and clearly communicate the basics of the role. It should cover pay, start date, classification, contingencies, and any disclaimers required in your state.
A solid offer letter can:
Reinforce professionalism and trust
Protect you in the event of a dispute
Set the tone for onboarding and expectations
The one included in the Hiring Kit is legally compliant, simple to fill in, and ready to go for W-2 employees.
Once your offer is accepted, you can also move your new hire into a streamlined onboarding experience using a platform like TalentLMS, where they can walk through your policies, culture, and expectations before day one.
Recap: What You Need to Hire With Confidence
Hiring doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. With just three essential templates, you can:
Clarify the role before you post the job
Stay consistent and confident during interviews
Extend an offer that protects you and sets the tone
If you're still cobbling together documents from the internet, it's time for a smarter approach.
Ready to Stop Winging It?
Hiring help shouldn’t be the thing that holds you back.
You don’t need a full HR department or corporate systems, you just need the right tools.
The Hiring Kit gives you all three of these templates, plus step-by-step walkthroughs and bonus materials to help you hire with clarity, confidence, and compliance. You’ll save hours, avoid costly mistakes, and finally feel like a real boss when you bring on your next team member.
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing entrepreneurs. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE TOOLS
01. Jazz HR
If you're posting jobs on multiple boards, save yourself time, money and major stress by using a hiring platform designed for small business hiring.
02. Talent LMS
My go-to for creating easy onboarding experiences and training programs that grow with your business.
If you're a small business owner who's ready to stop winging it when it comes to hiring, you're in the right place.
But hiring isn't just about filling a seat. It's about building a foundation for sustainable growth.
This post walks you through the exact hiring plan I use with my clients to help them scale their business confidently.
Whether you're making your first hire or trying to fix past hiring mistakes, this simple but strategic approach can change everything.
Why Your Hiring Strategy Matters More Than You Think
Most entrepreneurs wait too long to hire, or they make rushed decisions when things get overwhelming.
You’re missing key pieces of information that would have helped you make a better decision up front.
Hiring the right person in the right role can:
Free up your time for CEO-level tasks
Help you hit revenue goals faster
Improve client experience and retention
Reduce burnout and business stagnation
And yet, so many founders struggle because they:
Hire based on personality instead of skill
Skip onboarding and hope for the best
Confuse “help” with actual “fit”
Sound familiar? If so, this hiring plan is for YOU!
STEP 1: Identify the Right Position for Right Now
Hey There, I'm
Taryn Cadena
I turned years of HR experience into simple, affordable systems to help women entrepreneurs build effective teams and step into their CEO power! I love sugary coffee, early mornings, and brainstorming new ideas with amazing women. I’m happiest in yoga pants, snuggled with my laptop and my dog Napper. My mission? To help women entrepreneurs create powerhouse teams, lead like CEOs, and build highly successful businesses that last!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE TOOLS
01. Jazz HR
If you're posting jobs on multiple boards, save yourself time, money and major stress by using a hiring platform designed for small business hiring.
02. Talent LMS
My go-to for creating easy onboarding experiences and training programs that grow with your business.
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