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Benefits of contracting Part 1: A contractor's view Trudging in to same imagination-stunting corporation day in day out for years on end not float your boat? Then contracting could be for you. Benefits of contracting Part 2: A contractor's view More pay? In theory, yes, but all things considered, the difference in take home pay may not be so marked, but there are lots of other benefits - including side-stepping office politics. Benefits of contracting Part 3: A contractor's view Variety is the spice of life: changing roles blows the dust from neglected corners of your brain and enliven dodgy patches of the CV. IT contracting drawbacks Part 1: A contractor's view Last in line for everything and the difficulties of being an ‘outsider’. IT contracting drawbacks Part 2: A contractor's view ‘Take the money and run’ doesn’t always compensate for the downsides. Successful contracting: A contractor's view ‘Ideal Contractor’ checklist: You're not just about technical skills. Keeping motivated as a contractor - A contractor's view Motivated by money? Certainly ... among other things. Remain competitive in the downturn Contractors can compete by working faster, smarter and by paying attention to clients' problems. Whose IT contacts are they anyway? IT contractors see contacts as ‘theirs,’ but clients and courts won’t always agree. How to make clients think you're good Businesses do not have a good opinion of IT professionals says a recent survey, so how do you work to impress? The IT Contractor Crunch - How to beat it The IT Coach offers an 'un-ostrich-like' strategy for uncertain times. When contractors become consultants Contractors warned that sweet success does not depend on sugar-coated titles. When good IT contracts go bad The insult 'money grabbing blaggers' has been said of them, but there is honour among contractors. When IT contractors should quit An MP stands down citing principles, just as cut-price contractors refuse to resign. Contract extensions? Just say NO! Few contractors make the positive decision to go long-term. It just happens. How to write for a non-technical audience "Two peoples divided by a common language." George Bernard Shaw said this about the British and the Americans, but the same can be said of anoraks and suits. Emails, reports, proposals... Get it right and your clients will love you. How to work with offshore teams Without careful attention, managing an offshore team can turn a cost-saving exercise into an expensive nightmare. Here are some top tips to avoid falling into common traps. Is more expected of contractors than permies? Being a quality contractor is all about meeting your client's expectations. Contracting causes relationship strife Adopting flexible working and keeping in control of finances smoothes contractors' relationships. Can you trust a contractor at home? Contractors lag behind the rest of the country when it comes to home working, but half would take a pay cut to do so. Is overcharging rife among contractors? Despite good pay, some contractors are creative with their timesheets.
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