Originally Posted by Shap

Our growth was delayed years because of that trait of mine. But at the same time we avoided any major problems because of this as well. I started searching for a real right hand man 5 years before I actually hired one. In fact I was interviewing for that position the entire 5 years until I met him.
The best advice i can offer is read ReWork by Jason Fried. It tackles this subject.
Second to that start slow and hire one at a time and hire only where you really really need the help. When you have that person work with them until you both can't handle any more and really really need help again. I think that will keep things under control and at a pace that you are comfortable with.