Okay — that’s a bit harsh, but do you ever wonder why Adam Sandler only partners on movies with friends who knew him before he became famous?  Sure some of his movie choices are questionable, but no matter what movie he produces, his friends come out for him and star in his films. Why?  Because he’s a nice guy and they trust him.

Which leads me to this post.  When you are considering hiring someone you don’t know to do a job, make sure you check them out.   Even if you think you know them, don’t get married first and then find out they were the wrong partner for you.  Test it out, ask for references, examine their warts before they become yours.

That’s the beauty of family and friends from your past.  You know exactly who they are and what they are capable of.  You know you should avoid the backstabbers at all costs and you would go to the ends of the earth for the people who have always been there for you.  So do the same when it comes to your business.  Hire people you trust who share the same work ethic as you.  Otherwise, you are setting yourself up for a bumpy ride filled with frustration, anger and bitchiness.