Perception. 

The world is filled with talented people with diverse skill sets.  As a small business owner you need to be on the lookout for people that you can add to your team that will add value to your business.  When you are looking to add to your team what are you looking for?

You need to open your mind and your eyes to potential.  Closed minded business people can lose out on innovation by having a fixed perception of what an employee should look like.  Employees will come in all shapes, sizes, colors, races, and sexes.  The key to finding the right employee for you is to open your mind to what the person has to offer to your products and services.

The world is changing at a fast pace and only the business owners who stay ahead of the change will keep pace with the market place.  Get past your perceptions and judgments and open your eyes to talent and innovation.