Hiring Complementary Employees
Their strengths should back up your weaknesses.
It's easy to hire employees who are just like you, but it's often a big mistake. Especially with your first employee, try to find someone who complements your strengths and weaknesses. While personal compatibility is important, hiring a carbon copy of yourself could leave your firm ill-prepared for future challenges.
Excerpted from Start Your Own Business: The Only Start-Up Guide You'll Ever Need
