Determining appropriate staffing is a critical element in starting your business. Do you want to handle all aspects of the business yourself? Is it the best use of your time to answer phones, schedule appointments, send correspondence and handle general office duties, as well as provide professional services? You may want to hire part-time or temporary office staff until your practice is established and you can comfortably meet expenses.

Once your cash flow reaches the point where you can meet your operating costs and your personal income requirements, consider bringing on full-time office and/or professional staff. To attract and retain quality staff, you’ll want to offer competitive salaries and a benefits package.