[Leica] hiring assistants, taxes, and the like

[datamaster at northcoastphotos.com (Gary Todoroff)]

Another simple approach is to use a temp employment agency.  Instead 
of looking to the agency for employee prospects, I have always had 
the person in mind that I need for a job or to help out for a few 
months. My person just registers with the agency, I sign a time-slip 
every week and get a bill in the mail. These days, especially in the 
business mine-field called California, I would NEVER put myself in 
the extreme liability position of being an employer, written contract 
help or otherwise. It costs a couple extra dollars per hour through 
an agency, but is well worth it.

You think it takes time and effort to be a good photographer? That's 
nothing compared to what it takes to be a barely functional payroll 
and human resources clerk!

Gary Todoroff
www.northcoastphotos.com