Depending on what you are having them to do. Like for example I have a shop apprentice that I am training to do everything and I pay him $8.00/hour, straight pay as  contract labor. This way I do not have to have insurance on him nor pay social security or taxes. Now there is  catch, he cannot work over 20 hours a week per my accountant. But if you are just looking for what I would call a shop helper that just rings up sales and maybe cleans balls then I would not pay them more than minimum wage and depending on your financial situation you may still want to put them on as contract labor.

Later,,,,,,,,
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Clarke Hill
King Pin Pro Shop
Ebonite all the way !!!!!!!

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I think $8.00 is fair for someone coming in off the streets with no training.  Depending on the employee discount, I think minimum wage is alright.  Considering that internet prices are sometimes lower than distributor rates, just being able to drill their stuff for free should be reason enough to work part-time.
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