Diane,

Congratulations on a successful business. You're now experiencing growing pains ;-)

What you need is a good business manager. Someone who will take much of the load off your shoulders. If you hire sales people (independent contractors) and office help, you'll need to divide your time in supervising these people. Time best spent in growing your business further.

My advice? Hire just one person. That person would be responsible for the smooth running of the administrative side of things. He/she will hire, fire, train, supervise, and generally take care of sales and admin. This'll leave you to focus on the things that you do best...

It'll be worth it. You'll save yourself the stress of having to deal with mercurial salespeople and office staff.

God bless.
Brent "The Winner" Whinfield

> Hello,

> I am posting to request information. :-)

> Why? One of our businesses has grown to the
> point to where I *need* help. (You know…”
> Which hat do I wear now?,” and, “How does
> one wear multiple hats at once?”)

> Now, I know this type of growth is good,
> right?! :-)

> So, what I want to do is hire sales reps… as
> Independent Contractors.

> My problem? I don’t know what the legal
> requirements are for doing this. For
> example, do I need to apply for any type of
> forms, tax papers, etc.?

> Up to now, we’ve done everything ourselves…
> yet, I know this is keeping us from growing
> this particular business to its fullest
> potential.

> Any ideas, or offers of assistance would be
> greatly appreciated!

> Thank you in advance for your time!

> Cordially,
> Diane Everroad

> P.S. Oh,... I would also like to farm out
> some of the office work. Any ideas here
> would also be appreciated!

> P.S.S. Does this posting sound like a cry
> for help? It is! :-)