Ready to grow beyond a one-person operation? This workshop will guide small business owners through the key steps of hiring their first employee, from determining when it’s time to hire and defining the role to understanding legal requirements, payroll obligations, and effective recruitment strategies. Learn how to make a successful first hire that supports your business growth and sets the foundation for building a strong team.

Presenter: Gregory Maughan

Gregory Maughan is a Temple SBDC Consultant and Fox School of Business Adjunct Faculty member. Gregory has over 20 years of small business ownership experience in arts & entertainment, hospitality, and consulting. He has worked in his businesses as both a day-to-day operator and passive owner. With the SBDC Gregory provides consulting to pre-venture, start-up, and continuing businesses in a variety of areas including business formation, market research, financial modeling, pricing, and strategic planning. In addition, he advises clients in areas where he holds specific certifications: process improvement (Six Sigma Black Belt), and human resources (SHRM-SCP).
Outside of his work life, Gregory currently serves on the boards of Candlelight Theatre and Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania – and has previously served on the boards of Leadership Philadelphia, Church of the Holy Trinity, Detroit Creativity Project, and Young America PAC.
Gregory earned his BA and Master of Public Administration degrees at the University of Pennsylvania.