Starting a small business is not easy, when the business is established it is better to manage the resources you have in order not to have cash flow problems, hire the right staff and make your presence known make sure you don't leave your business in your staff's hand.
What kills most businesses is hiring a staff at an early stage when you should not have done so. This is where owners of small businesses make the mistake that they can do it and nothing will happen. When your business hasn't started making enough income, then there is no need hiring a staff to run it.