What lies in store for the IT Contractor? I have seen the whole lifecycle at least three times, so let me tell you what to expect. To be forewarned is to be forearmed, so you might want to remember where you are in the cycle and what lies ahead.
Retirement Investing For The Independent Contractor
Hi Ulli,
Thanks for offering your knowledge to help Murdok readers out! Here’s my question:
I work for a small family owned company. Although I have worked here for over a year and work a 40 hour week, I am not hired as an “employee” because they can’t afford to offer me any sort of benefits yet. I am an “independent contractor” for them and file my taxes as such. Because of this, I do not have a 401K and need to start investing for my future in ways other then my savings account! My salary is 55K per year. What are my options and what do you suggest? Thanks for your help!
Finding the Right SEM Contractor
There is much to learn about making an informed decision when it comes to selecting a search engine marketing (SEM) contractor. As in most industries, some are reputable and some are flaky.
An important consideration is the definition of the services themselves, so you know what you’re getting for the money. Other factors include pricing, vendor experience and proficiency, customer service, and vendor contracting and reporting practices. Below is a description of issues to consider before making a selection.
SEM Services
Services can be categorized into four areas: site analysis and optimization, manual submission, offsite development, and monthly reporting.