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LeeThePeople

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1,302 posts

214 months

Wednesday 4th March 2009
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But dont know where to look nor what im looking for really so im appealing for your knowlege.

Firstly I own a mill thats cut into units for artists, in one of the units is a recording studio and practice rooms. I need to hire someone who knows how to work the recording studio, understands the industry and can look after the practise rooms etc. Because im not sure what skills are needed how do I go about hiring the right person?

Secondly I need a handyman who can work across a few different sites, the job centre are sending me numpties who dont know when end of a screw driver from the other and the agencies are either for skilled labour or unskilled labour and the role demands someone inbetween really so the agencies are not helping much either.

Any ideas on how to go about finding the right people would be greatfully recieved.

escargot

17,123 posts

248 months

Wednesday 4th March 2009
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Lee, without wishing to overtly tout for business. I own an agency so I'd be happy to give you some tips or help out professionally if needs be. (Based near Manchester too).

LeeThePeople

Original Poster:

1,302 posts

214 months

Wednesday 4th March 2009
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If your fees arent silly high and you dont have space cadet clients id be happy for you to email me smile

escargot

17,123 posts

248 months

Wednesday 4th March 2009
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YHM mate. I'm happy either providing free advice to a fellow PHer or being employed professionally (at an appropriate PHer discount), up to you chap. smile

markoos

130 posts

215 months

Sunday 8th March 2009
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LeeThePeople said:
But dont know where to look nor what im looking for really so im appealing for your knowlege.

Firstly I own a mill thats cut into units for artists, in one of the units is a recording studio and practice rooms. I need to hire someone who knows how to work the recording studio, understands the industry and can look after the practise rooms etc. Because im not sure what skills are needed how do I go about hiring the right person?

Secondly I need a handyman who can work across a few different sites, the job centre are sending me numpties who dont know when end of a screw driver from the other and the agencies are either for skilled labour or unskilled labour and the role demands someone inbetween really so the agencies are not helping much either.

Any ideas on how to go about finding the right people would be greatfully recieved.
Well, regarding the audio side, you could find the right person via the Sound On Sound forums. Sound On Sound is an internationally renowned UK recording & studio technology magazine and many of the guys who frequent the forums are industry professionals. You might want to post in the Music Business forum, or if you want to place a free ad, you could use Readers Ads section, perhaps the 'Wanted: People' - here's a link:

http://www.soundonsound.com/readersads?Cat=6

Hope this helps, good luck!

skwdenyer

18,707 posts

271 months

Sunday 8th March 2009
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LeeThePeople said:
But dont know where to look nor what im looking for really so im appealing for your knowlege.

Firstly I own a mill thats cut into units for artists, in one of the units is a recording studio and practice rooms. I need to hire someone who knows how to work the recording studio, understands the industry and can look after the practise rooms etc. Because im not sure what skills are needed how do I go about hiring the right person?

Secondly I need a handyman who can work across a few different sites, the job centre are sending me numpties who dont know when end of a screw driver from the other and the agencies are either for skilled labour or unskilled labour and the role demands someone inbetween really so the agencies are not helping much either.

Any ideas on how to go about finding the right people would be greatfully recieved.
Re the handyman, are there any art galleries in your area? Speak to them and see who does their exhibition fit-outs, builds installations for artists, and so on. You can often get a recommendation to somebody with just the balance of skills you require.

On a personal note, can I know more about your project? I run something a little similar in central London.