RhinoFish - 8:22 pm on Mar 29, 2012 (gmt 0)

"4. how to manage those technical people once they've been hired"

Start with the disciplines that are more autonomous, that don't need as much of your management time. Outsource your paid search, your aff program management (OPM) - especially if these are weak areas for you. Find people who will work on a performance basis, to lower your risks.