Hiring "Independent Contractors"

Before you jump into this thing whole hog you might want to check out this post at Mike Rodmans forum.

http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/message?forumid=166590&messageid=1021557741

> Does anyone have any tips on hiring people
> for specific jobs? My ad for deck renewal is
> running today and I'm going to see what the
> response is before I take the next step, but
> I'm thinking ahead.

> I know there are lots of college students
> & landscaper-types who need work for the
> summer. I'd really prefer not to do the deck
> renewal myself if I can help it. What is the
> best way to find local help with a little
> experience in this area? Another newspaper
> ad?

> And what red tape is involved in hiring
> someone as an "independent
> contractor" rather than as an employee?

> Any advice is appreciated. I'll share all my
> results as well.

> Thanks.

> And thanks Dien and Gordon for this
> excellent forum!

> John