As Your Business Grows

Above are the three basic steps you need to take before you start providing services as an independent contractor. Once you get started, you will be running a legitimate business.

As a small business owner, you should learn the basics of bookkeeping and recordkeeping, and you may also want to take marketing steps, such as listing your business in the Yellow Pages. areas.

For everything you need to know about being an independent contractor, get Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Consultants, by attorney Stephen Fishman (Nolo).