Hiring contractors vs staff
Categories: Leadership Stage, Micro courses

About Course
As your Bookkeeping business grows, the decision to hire support can feel overwhelming. Should you take on a contractor or hire a staff member? What are the risks, costs, and compliance considerations? And how do you actually go about it?
This course is designed to help you confidently navigate that decision. You will get practical guidance, clear comparisons, and easy-to-use templates so you can make the right move at the right time.
You will learn how to:
- Recognise when your business is ready to hire support.
- Decide whether a contractor or employee is the better fit.
- Understand your legal obligations and risks under each option.
- Prepare for onboarding with the right tools, documents, and expectations.
- Avoid common pitfalls that catch many growing Bookkeepers off guard.
By the end of this course, you will be ready to expand your team with clarity, confidence, and a plan that aligns with your goals.
What Will You Learn?
- Spot the signs that it’s time to hire support.
- Compare the pros and cons of contractors vs employees.
- Understand NZ compliance requirements for each option.
- Set up systems and documents for smooth onboarding.
- Delegate tasks effectively without losing control.
- Create a supportive, scalable business model.
Course Content
Spotting the signs you’re ready for help
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Intro video
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Signs you may be ready to hire
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What kind of help do you actually need?
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Contractor vs employee: what’s the difference?
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Considerations before you hire
Choosing between a contractor or staff
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Intro video
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Contractor vs employee – what’s the legal difference?
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Pros and cons of each option
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Decision-making guide: what’s right for you?
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Documentation and obligations
Successful onboarding
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Intro video
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Why onboarding matters
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Build a simple onboarding plan
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Performance management: keep it simple
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Common pitfalls to avoid
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When its not working
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