Confident Contractor

Thriving in IT Contracting and beyond

Neil Millard

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Rethink Press
24 July 2024

Information technology industries

Fed up with jumping through someone else’s IT hoops at work? Ready to take the leap and be your own boss?

Confident Contractor is the one-stop guide for setting out on your own. Backed up by two decades of IT contracting experience, this book provides practical guidance and actionable strategies for managing the day-to-day reality of running your own business and working for yourself in IT contracting, as well as tips and tricks that will help you succeed long-term.

Understand how to:

∙ Build robust business systems from the outset

∙ Manage cash flow efficiently and safeguard your financial stability

∙ Satisfy compliance requirements and minimise risk and legal liabilities

∙ Negotiate contracts to maximise your earning potential

∙ Build strong client relationships that generate repeat business and client recommendations

By: Neil Millard
Imprint: Rethink Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 196g
ISBN: 9781781338759
ISBN 10: 1781338752
Pages: 212
Publication Date: 24 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword – Introduction – PART ONE Foundations of IT Contracting – 1 Introduction To IT Contracting – 2 Setting Up Your Company – 3 Negotiating And Managing Contracts – PART TWO Compliance and Cashflow – 4 Compliance And Legal Matters – 5 Accounting – 6 HMRC And Reporting – 7 Budgeting And Cashflow Management – PART THREE Professional Growth and The Future – 8 Building A Network – 9 Continuous Professional Development – 10 Advanced Contracting Skills – 11 Future Planning And Transitions – Conclusion – Further Information – Acknowledgements – The Author

Neil Millard is an award-winning DevOps expert with more than twenty years of IT contracting experience. He is passionate about helping aspiring IT contractors succeed in the fast-moving IT sector and runs the Confident Contractor course to share his expertise in negotiating contracts, navigating compliance, building successful client relationships, and when and how to level up.

Reviews for Confident Contractor: Thriving in IT Contracting and beyond

‘This book is the ideal companion for anyone pondering a move into contracting, providing thorough coverage of essential knowledge. I wish I had a time machine to bring it back to the beginning of my contracting journey.’ — Marti Floyd, DevOps Engineer, MGBOps Ltd ‘Confident Contractor is a game-changer for anyone stepping into the world of contracting. It’s like having a mentor by your side, offering clear guidance and practical tips to navigate the complexities of the industry. With its straightforward approach and real-life examples, this book has given me the confidence to step out of my comfort zone to become self-employed. A must-read for aspiring contractors!’ — Elizabeth State, Social Media Marketer ‘This book completely demystifies the world of contracting, arming you with everything needed to take that daunting leap and be successful thereafter. An indispensable toolkit which I will be turning to repeatedly for years to come on my contracting journey.’ — Kieran Stockdale, DevOps Engineer, Equal Experts