I would hire someone right now if it were easier, but I can't afford to hire someone once I factor in the administrative and tax overhead.
I was referring to the type of small businesses that start very slowly, as is the case when someone with a current job wants to start a business but doesn't have the money to do so full time.
Most people I know who start non-tech businesses fall into this category. It may be a year or two before they are able to support themselves full time.
For them, they could use that $1,000+ to pay part time workers to help them grow faster.