Re: Small Business wants to grow

[Barb Philbrick <caslonsvcs -at- IBM -dot- NET>]

Based on the responses I've received so far, I'd like to add a few
comments to my previous post.

1. I'm in Cleveland, OH, and provide technical writing services.

2. It would be difficult to telecommute because most of the work I get
    is for large industrial equipment.

3. My reasons for not wanting to go with a subcontractor are:
    a. The ones I've found in this area that are good are already
         getting plenty of contracts at their full rates.
    b. I've had bad experiences with the contractors I have hired.
        That doesn't completely close them out, but I'm extra
        cautious.
    c. I like the continuity of an employee. When I go on vacation,
        she's kept track of the phones, checked the mail, taken care
        of clients and so on. A contractor could certainly do all of
        these things, but it's a little easier when it's part of the
        job.
    d. A contractor can get pulled away on a big project of their own.
        From my own experience as a subcontractor, it's hard to pass
        up your own $40/hour work to continue working for $25/hour for
        someone else.

4. Am I dreaming to think someone would want to work for me for
     flexibility but few benefits? What in a job ad would tell you
     that's what's happening?

Thanks for your help!

Barb

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