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.
Description
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
Reviews
'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