Am I considered an independent contractor?

You are considered an independent contractor if you are working for someone not as an employee. This means you can work for anyone you want and work for several different people or businesses at the same time. The people hiring you and paying you can only control the results of your work, not how it will be done or what will be done.

Should you start your own contracting business?

The result is that starting your own contracting business can be lucrative. But, before you get too far involved, here are 15 ways that you can build a contracting business that's going to last or grow the contracting business you already own.

How do I start a small contracting business?

As you start a small contracting business, building a strong team will help you deliver quality work and scale. Whether you’re hiring subcontractors or employees, plan carefully so you have the right people in place. READ MORE: Hiring your first employee: when and how to do it successfully