Avoiding the Pitfalls of Independent Contracting
http://www.stc.org/confproceed/1997/PDFs/0085.PDF

Smith, Gem
STC Proceedings
1997

Abstract:

With the decline of employer loyalty to employees and the move to outsource peripheral functions, many technical communicators are exploring the possibility of becoming an independent contractor. Although much emphasis has been given to marketing and negotiation skills, there are pitfalls awaiting the entrepreneur who leaps before looking. Among these pitfalls for former corporate employees are structuring time and dealing with isolation. Success as an independent is measured by how well he/she deals with these intangible issues.