These days, the tight labor markets, down sizing of employees and heavy competition has made the atmosphere more conducive for a person to work as an independent contractor. This is especially, if you are the slightly adventurous, business oriented type. Independent contractors are also called are also IC’s, consultants, freelancers, free agents etc.
There are many advantages of working as an independent contractor. First of all you are your own boss. You may still be working in an office, but the companies are no longer your employer but more of your clients who have recruited your services. You get to decide when, how and where to get the work done as an independent contractor. Also as an independent contractor, if you want to land more contracts, you should satisfy your clients. There is a balancing act between control and independence.
An Independent contractor earns more money than regular employees because the companies do not have t pay expensive long-term commitments to them.
How do you get started as an independent contractors? Business cards, letterheads, and independent contractors agreements should suffice. An independent contractors agreement should get you started till gain expertise. However, if you can afford it, you should get an independent contractors agreement custom made for you. .
Initially, it may be difficult to land up contracts on your own and the only contract jobs you may land up may be through agencies that may deduct taxes and their commission from your earnings. However, sometimes, this may be the best option, if you do not have an independent client base, for some tine till you work you way up as an independent contractors.
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