Message to 'Busted':
Just keep your best work, pass/sell on your lowest work or rent out a round and stay a sole trader. Less headaches, stresses, paperwork, sorting out wages, etc. Is it really worth all the hassle for the difference in profit when you put in all the extra effort for staff who don't want to work, can't be bothered, need motivating and need a kick up the backside (so to speak) if you don't keep an eye on them, etc, etc. I've been there, done it, don't wish to do it again, certainly not on a PAYE unless sub contracting out work!!