Macwire: I started as a "1 man shop", and quickly got 1 employee. Then I added another, and another... Got to six & all was well. Yes, you can "lone ranger it"; it's a good way to start unless you have a big bankroll, and work lined up first. Yes, payroll, paperwork, insurance, taxes, etc., etc. are a pain, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.