ABSTRACT

There is a seismic shift underway in the employer/employee relationship that is redefining the nature of jobs and careers. Sole proprietors and independent contractors now represent more than 20 percent of the workforce, and that number is expected to reach nearly 50 percent within the next 10 years.Despite the proliferation of people engaging in f

chapter 1|10 pages

The Roots of Workplace Change

chapter 2|10 pages

How We Got Here

chapter 4|8 pages

Setting Up Your Business

chapter 5|10 pages

Your Professional Team

chapter 6|6 pages

Finances and Accounting

chapter 7|8 pages

Paying Taxes

chapter 8|6 pages

Insurance and Risk Management

chapter 9|10 pages

Pricing, Proposals, and Contracts

chapter 10|8 pages

Getting Your First Client

chapter 12|6 pages

Optimizing Your Independent Career

chapter 14|6 pages

Building a Brand

chapter 15|6 pages

Delivering a Great Result

chapter 16|8 pages

Balancing Independent Work and Life

chapter 17|8 pages

Challenges and How to Overcome Them

chapter 18|6 pages

References and Notes