What are the benefits of being an independent contractor?

The benefits of being an independent contractor are flexibility, independence, and work-life balance. An independent contractor is also able to gain a variety of useful skills as they learn how to successfully market themselves and work on time management.

• Flexibility. Independent contractors can make a lot of choices. They can choose when and where they work. This can be extremely beneficial if you are a stay-at-home parent or a student. It can also be helpful if you travel a lot, or need to be in different locations at different times.

• Independence. As an independent contractor, you can choose which jobs you take on and which ones you do not. This allows you control over your time and freedom to work on things that truly interest you. This ownership of your work often leads to better quality work that can help build a solid portfolio and client base.

• Work-life balance. Independent contractors have a great work-life balance as there are no exact hours expected. Generally, if you are finishing your work before deadlines, it does not matter if you need to take some time off to take your dog to the vet or go look for a dress to wear to a friend's wedding.