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