We’ve already discussed some of the people you’ll meet when you start your
journey into the Land of the Billables. Now, we’ll cover some of the tools of
the trade.

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Now that you’ve registered your domain and setup with a host, it’s time to get
down to business. Second in a two-part series, this article offers tips on
setting up your company e-mail and website.

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Companies these days are expect to have e-mail availability and a website.
That includes one- or two-person shops such as yours. In this two-part series,
I’ll explain how to get your company’s internet presence off the ground. In
the first article, I explain how to choose a domain name and a hosting
provider. The second article will cover more technical details, such as
setting up your e-mail addresses and website.

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Now that we’ve covered some of the behind the scenes information, let’s talk
about finding those first contracts. Were you careful not to burn any bridges
on the way out of your last job, because your last job may be a good place to
find your first gig!

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Now that we’ve given you some food for thought, let’s talk a walk down memory
lane and review some of those all important people you need to know and take a
look ahead those who can build your career in various ways!

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A rose by any other name… probably wouldn’t cost as much. Read on for some
tips on how to name your company, and why it’s an important part of your
business.

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Once you decide to go independent, the first major decision you face is how to
incorporate. You were planning on it, weren’t you? Incorporating can provide
tax, legal and professional benefits that non-incorporated contracting
cannot.

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When freelancers discuss payment, they often mention 1099 or
W2. On the surface, these describe the tax relationship between you
and the other party. As it turns out, however, the path you choose determines
much more. Read on to learn the pros and cons of each.

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Surprisingly enough, one of the most important allies in independent
contracting is one of the most overlooked. This trusted friend is none other
than A. Ttorney, yes, your favorite law man. Contracting without one of these
is akin to tightrope walking without a safety net, in other words, just plain
dumb.

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This article is for people who are still considering the jump. You’ve heard the
phrase about where the grass is greener, and some people romanticize
freelancing as a modern-day hired-gun adventure.

While daydreaming about nomadic wanderings through corporate America, you may
forget that working for someone else means you have a lot less to do. When
you’re on your own, sundries such as health insurance, paperwork, and
retirement are all up to you. There’s a lot of self in
self-employment.

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