So, after we had two other programmers in place and a sales person in the office, it was time to start working in the office and helping to build the project side of our business.  Over the next year I worked to let certain projects come to and end and backfill others with new people so I was not programming on site.  I managed to do that and still worked on some projects from our office for some contracts.

Beyond that, we were looking to grow as a company and needed some additional talent.  It worked out that just as a new web design client was approaching us, a very good graphic designer became available.  Knowing good talent when we saw it, we hired him.  Over the next few months we also hired server support, project management, and office support.  For me, this is when we began to feel like a company.

I think one thing we did well here was manage to not get caught in the trap of surrounding yourself with… well, yourself.  I have seen many people, especially technologists, enjoy their own belief system so much that they only want people who share their belief system.  I firmly believe that allowing people with different talents and different perspectives is a better way to go, especially as business partners or entrepreneurs.  It sounds obvious but so many people do not go in that direction.

Have to run off to a fun Memorial Day weekend but more soon!  Again if you have questions, let me know…