Solo vs. Hire: A Decision Tree for Founders



Construct a decision tree for solopreneurs evaluating whether to hire for a specific task or project.  The tree should guide the user through a series of yes/no questions to reach a definitive recommendation.  Each question node should consider factors such as:</p>
<p>* **Urgency:** How quickly does the task need to be completed?<br />
* **Skill Requirement:** Does the task require specialized skills the founder lacks?<br />
* **Cost:** What is the estimated cost of hiring versus completing the task solo?<br />
* **Time Commitment:** How much time would the founder need to dedicate to the task versus other priorities?<br />
* **Scalability:** Is this a one-time task or a recurring need?<br />
* **Risk Tolerance:** What are the potential consequences of delaying or failing to complete the task?</p>
<p>The decision tree&#8217;s leaf nodes should provide clear recommendations: &#8216;Hire,&#8217; &#8216;Do it yourself,&#8217; or &#8216;Re-evaluate priorities.&#8217;  Additionally, each leaf node should include a brief justification for the recommendation based on the path taken through the tree.  The final output should be a visually structured decision tree, suitable for presentation in a document or as a simple flowchart. The decision tree should be concise and easy to understand for a non-technical audience.  Assume the founder has limited financial resources and needs a cost-effective solution.