Hello, friends! I run a digital marketing/PR business and consult for 4 clients. I am earning about $7.5K - $8.2K monthly, and I am considering oursourcing or delegating a few components, i.e. graphic design or editing, to a contractor to free up time to continue skills training and expand the business. For those who own LLCs/small businesses and have hired people (employees or contractors), how did you know you were ready? What are other things to keep in mind, especially for legal/compliance?

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When I did it I hired someone I knew, a family friend who had no experience but was eager to learn. Worst idea ever. I lost 3 clients because of her. Please find someone with experience and don’t just hire someone because they’re a family friend. My mistake. 😭 also make sure you’re completely organized before hiring. Have a system in place so when they start they can easily be thrown into it. I would hire freelancers in the specific field now. Never someone to be an “assistant” type. Just my experience

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