I am curious about the cost of hiring an employee... what is a fair hourly rate (somewhere in the $7-9/hr area, or am i way off?) also what is the total cost when you include workers comp insurance and payroll taxes (and anything else i am unaware of) If it matters, this business is located in Connecticut and the new hire would only be from May - November. Thanks for your help to those who reply... i have been a frequent visitor to the site but just registered today... good luck on achieving the goal of 2000 members!