29. • Interns
• Local Community
– Meetups, WordCamps, Events
• Social Networks
– Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Look Outside the Box
– Justin (House Painter -> Lead Developer)
– Jaimie (Hot Topic Manager -> Project Manager)
How to Hire
33. • Business Insurance
• Payroll Taxes
– Withholding
– Unemployment Taxes
– Varies by State
• *Disclaimer: UK/Europe is probably different
Lessons Learned in Hiring
35. Things to Look For in Employees
• Attitude is as important as skill level
• Always eager to learn more
• Can admit what they don’t know
• Enjoys knowledge sharing
• Able to work from home
36. Final Thoughts
• Listen to your Gut
• Take Risks
• Stay Focused
• Balance Work and Life
• If you aren’t happy, make a change