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By Charlotte Mulhern

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Q: I own a small lawn-care business that is doing better than I had hoped. I want to grow the business, but I am afraid to hire because I'm worried those I delegate to won't do as good a job as I do. But if I don't bring in employees, I won't be able to service as many lawns as I'd like, and I won't have any time for marketing the business. Help!

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A: Dan Ramsey, president of Ramsey Business Strategies in Reedsport, Oregon, is the author of more than 60 books, including 101 Best Weekend Businesses (Career Press):

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