Any tips for a contracting noob

[northernladuk]

Fail.

You are your own boss, if you have a boss then you are a disguised employee.

You have a client, and a hiring manager.

This. That statement alone makes me doubt your status.

I have a feeling with this and that comment about efficient salary earlier makes me think your need to swallow your pride a little and seek advice first.

[northernladuk]

And don't take advice from contractors. A vast majority haven't a clue what IR35 is and many others have a tentative grasp on it. Some of the crap o hear from people that half a clue is scary. Leave it to the professionals.

I'd becareful about discussing IR35 and other tax issues with your client as well. It's your business not theirs. I'd not be impressed if a supplier turned up and started moaning about their tax affairs to me.

[genius]

Ok boss was the wrong word.

[northernladuk]

Ok boss was the wrong word.

Looking at your username you seem to have a habit of doing that.