"To hire, or not to hire, that is the question" - William Shakespeare
The very real quote above is the only thing I've had on my mind for some weeks now.
I am currently developing a software piece that will be very useful for tons of salons, clinics and the like.
This is amongst other software projects that I/we do for other clients.
I'm currently working in my office alone and have created plenty of software by using freelancers on Upwork and similar sites.
So I understand the project management and structural aspect of it.
Going forward I am in dire need of a hardworking programmer to be with me in the office, one to be the first stepping stone to make the company more of an asset and less of a "guy doing software" type of business.
The way I see it is, if a company has dedicated programmers/employees, then the company is more of an asset because there will be staff with knowledge, hired on an actual binding contract and a company culture with a shared vision and goal amongst everyone in the company.
I want to not only think bigger but DO bigger and I feel this is the next step for myself and the company in order to do bigger.
I have the cash to hire and pay salary for 6-8 months for my employee and myself. (modest salary for myself)
Usually I hire some of the more expensive programmers on Upwork, so I my costs are not super low compared to hiring a programmer, but there is a very critical difference.
The difference is that on Upwork I pay for things being DONE and never on an hourly basis.
I have, without success, been trying to answer some questions in regards to hiring.
How do I make sure he/she is efficient?
How do I make sure that he/she is good enough?
How can I make him/her understand the vision of the company?
How can I convince him/her to work as hard as me? Grant stake in the company after X months?
How do I make sure he/she wont share confidential data about clients or projects?
My experience tells me this is one of those cases where I just have to GO FOR IT, but the uncertainty keeps me in a waiting position.
The problem is, I don't know what I'm waiting for!?
I hope anyone is open to give their input and take on this, it is utmost appreciated!
Thank you and have a productive day!
The very real quote above is the only thing I've had on my mind for some weeks now.
I am currently developing a software piece that will be very useful for tons of salons, clinics and the like.
This is amongst other software projects that I/we do for other clients.
I'm currently working in my office alone and have created plenty of software by using freelancers on Upwork and similar sites.
So I understand the project management and structural aspect of it.
Going forward I am in dire need of a hardworking programmer to be with me in the office, one to be the first stepping stone to make the company more of an asset and less of a "guy doing software" type of business.
The way I see it is, if a company has dedicated programmers/employees, then the company is more of an asset because there will be staff with knowledge, hired on an actual binding contract and a company culture with a shared vision and goal amongst everyone in the company.
I want to not only think bigger but DO bigger and I feel this is the next step for myself and the company in order to do bigger.
I have the cash to hire and pay salary for 6-8 months for my employee and myself. (modest salary for myself)
Usually I hire some of the more expensive programmers on Upwork, so I my costs are not super low compared to hiring a programmer, but there is a very critical difference.
The difference is that on Upwork I pay for things being DONE and never on an hourly basis.
I have, without success, been trying to answer some questions in regards to hiring.
How do I make sure he/she is efficient?
How do I make sure that he/she is good enough?
How can I make him/her understand the vision of the company?
How can I convince him/her to work as hard as me? Grant stake in the company after X months?
How do I make sure he/she wont share confidential data about clients or projects?
My experience tells me this is one of those cases where I just have to GO FOR IT, but the uncertainty keeps me in a waiting position.
The problem is, I don't know what I'm waiting for!?
I hope anyone is open to give their input and take on this, it is utmost appreciated!
Thank you and have a productive day!
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