As soon as you run out of the ability to do an aspect of product or business development, that's when you need a qualified partner on board. Or, if there is a j

As soon as you run out of the ability to do an aspect of product or business development, that's when you need a qualified partner on board. Or, if there is a job that you simply do not want to do, you may want to bring on someone passionate for the position then. It could be from the outset, if you need developer experience on board. It could be later, if you need a saleperson or marketing person. That would be more of an employee hire though. Basically, there are only so many hours in a day - there will be a point when you can't do it all, and you're hindering growth by trying to do so. That's when you'd want to bring someone on,