Do small businesses need more part time workers or independence contractors to fill job openings ?

My wedding entertainment business model is somewhat different than most. My products and services are far beyond average and are never just ok. It is defined as "going beyond your expectations" and the "WOW Factor" making your clients say, "WOW, that was awesome". Everything is about the demand for your services or product. When you have an overwhelming supply of customers, but not enough product or ability to fill those services, you would of course need some way to fill the demand, with an equal or better than equal service.

I have a different take on "how" to do it. My business, which is a very high-end entertainment service for weddings and receptions requires talented and highly skilled people.  With that being said, I would only seek the highest qualified personnel, pay them well, even more than they are worth, to be able to give my customer "more" than they ask for.  

There is a real bad reputation to subcontractors in the DJ entertainment business.  I know you understand that. Have you ever seen a bad DJ? Yes you have. Their reputation is already in front of them before they begin. So I only want those DJs that will have some of their own skin and responsibility in the game. Their dedication will show to every client long before the job begins.  I expect nothing short of going the extra mile on everything. We never cut corners to make the job easier for us. As your customers see that, your business will grow so there will never be a need of a part-timer.

Part-time workers are often seen as just a body to fill a space. My employees are required to be more than they are. Paying them more, and asking them to lengthen their stride, is a win, win deal for everybody. I am only looking for long term entertainers. I want them to know I trust their judgment, skills, talent, and expect them to give me everything and more in return. I want them to be here forever.

I don't see a value in training and teaching and sharing high class entertainment secrets with someone who is not going to stick around. It will show in their attitude and personal security of having and fulfilling the job.

Everything I give to an employee will return back to me in dedication, desire to excel, and customers that become raving fans with stellar reviews on the web and more word of mouth clients.

I mostly use part time workers, but have used independent contractors in the past. 

I use independent contractors so I don't have to pay an employee or the expenses of having employees.

I personally use independent contractors.  Easier, but costs a little more.

I much prefer to be a freelancer/independent contractor! I can provide quality services for my clients (Facebook Ads & Social Media) on a timeline that that best suits my overall lifestyle. Easy for the business owner, easy for me.