4 Tips on Choosing Independent Contractors for Your Business

Did you know that almost one-third of small business owners work more than 50 hours per week? If you are a business owner yourself and are feeling like it is time to look into choosing independent contractors, we are here to help. We have put together this guide to share our top tips to make the independent contractor hiring process easier.

Keep reading to learn how you can choose the best contractors to help you take some work off your plate.

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   Define the Work Scope

The first thing you have to do is determine exactly what work you need to be done by the contractor. Think about the primary responsibilities that you need help with and have a clear outline to help you vet potential contractors.

You also want to think about things such as do they have to be local, or can they work from your office, is this someone you might eventually want to have join the team full time?

2. Application Process

Once you have the tasks you need help with you can put out an ad or put it out on social media that you are looking for an independent contractor for the tasks you need done. Then have them send in their resume with a list of references.

After reviewing the resumes you receive you can perform a criminal background check employment verification, IC compliance verification, etc. on the potential candidates.

3. Independent Contractor Agreement

Once you choose a contractor that you find is the best fit, you want to have them fill out an independent contractor agreement. It is a good idea to have this agreement ready ahead of time. The agreement is a legal contract that explains your business relationship.

You want to make sure you have this because it will minimize any legal issues in case the business relationship turns sour. Make sure the agreement includes details such as the description of the project, timeline, deadlines, standards you will use to evaluate the work, etc.

If you have confidential work that the contractor will be working on, make sure to have them sign a confidentiality agreement as well. This will explain that your contractor is not allowed to share anything that is tied to the work they are doing for your business.

4. Additional Forms

Not only will you want to have your independent contractor fill out an agreement you might also want to have them fill out a non-compete agreement. This will put restrictions on taking your customers or your current clients to a competitor. Make sure that this outlines specific timeframes and actions that would apply.

A non-solicitation agreement will help keep your contractor from working for your competition while working for you at the same time.

Choosing Independent Contractors Should Be a Little Easier Now

We hope that with our top tips on choosing independent contractors you are feeling more confident in your search.

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