Hiring the wrong person could cost your startup hundreds of thousands or worse, your culture and momentum. In the early stages, every hire is a high-stakes decision. And in the fast-paced world of startups, where time, resources, and finances are limited, there’s no room for error. At Australiance Talent, we’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for startups to fall into common hiring traps and how costly those mistakes can be. Here are the top 5 hiring mistakes startups make, plus our tips on how to avoid them.