Barre, VT is a great and lucrative locatioin to start your business. Barre has a continuously growing economy with a lower unemployment rate than the national average.

Because hiring employees is a complex, expensive process, the decision must fit in with your goals as outlined in your business plan. The hiring process should be approached thoughtfully. Before you hire, you should define the job, the experience or education level required and what salary and benefits you are willing to pay. Seriously consider formulating a personnel policy that addresses the following: the number of hours to be worked each week and the number of days per week; holiday work and the time and method for overtime pay; fringe benefits; vacation and sick leave; time off for personal needs; training; retirement; a grievance procedure; performance review and promotion; and termination.

Small Business Administration Success Series
A plethora of advice-based articles about employing and everything else small business:
http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/deliveringsuccess/index.html

Employment Opportunity Commission and Small Businesses
What questions are okay to ask in an interview? This site will answer that and the other most common questions that employers encounter and make it easier for you to comply with anti-discrimination laws:
www.eeoc.gov/employers/index.cfm

SCORE Reading Room
Smart articles on finding, hiring, developing and keeping great employees:
www.score.org/readingroom.html#a_5

Business Owners Toolkit
A rich, information-packed website about all things Small Business including dozens of forms and articles on employee management:
www.toolkit.cch.com

Livable Wage Toolkit
Excellent resource for creating and retaining good jobs and employees:
www.vbsr.org