Self-Employed Consultants & Contractors

Legal forms, books, online services, and software for independent contractors - set pricing, use written contracts, get clients to pay up, pay taxes, and more.

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  Consultant & Independent Contractor Agreements

  Do-it-yourself information and forms for both contractors and employers.

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  Working for Yourself

  If you're working for yourself (or are about to), get everything you need to succeed and stay legal with this all-in-one guide for the self-employed.

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  Home Business Tax Deductions

  Take the tax deductions your home business can legally claim -- including your home-office costs -- with this complete guide to the law.

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  Quicken Legal Business Pro 2012

  Start a business quickly and easily with all the legal forms you need in one comprehensive software package. Windows Only.

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  The eBay Business Start-Up Kit

  The kit is packed with in-depth information and practical advice to help you get your eBay business up and running on the web's leading commerce site.

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  Nolo's Home Business Bundle

  Be your own boss, stay legal, and save money with this pair of books designed especially for contractors, freelancers, and consultants.

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  Working With Independent Contractors

  Get the legal lowdown on how to beef up your workforce without risking the ire of the IRS.

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  Safely and Legally Hire Independent Contractors

  All the easy-to-use forms and step-by-step instructions you need to hire independent contractors.

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  Working as an Independent Contractor

  All the legal forms with instructions you need to succeed as an independent contractor.

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  Small Business in Paradise

  Practical steps to get to the place you belong -- plus interviews with entrepreneurs who made it happen!

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  The Work From Home Handbook

  Create a work-at-home arrangement that you and your boss will both love!

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  Running a Side Business

  Turn your hobby into a successful business with this book written for the multi-jobber.

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  Contract With Independent Contractor

  Everything you need to create a legal contract with a freelancer or consultant.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant (for Firm)

  Establish an expert or consultant as an independent contractor with this simple agreement and protect your firm.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Consultant (for IC)

  Establish yourself as an independent contractor when you're hired as an expert or consultant.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Creative Contractor (for Firm)

  Hire a creative consultant with this simple agreement and protect your firm and its copyrights.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Creative Contractor (for IC)

  Establish yourself as an I.C. when you're hired as a creative consultant.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Direct Seller (for Firm)

  Establish a salesperson as an independent contractor with this simple agreement and protect your firm.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Direct Seller (for IC)

  Establish yourself as an independent contractor when you're hired as a direct seller for consumer products.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Software Consultant (for Firm)

  Protect your company with this simple agreement for independent contractors.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Accountants and Bookkeepers (for Firm)

  Establish an accountant or bookkeeper as an independent contractor with this simple agreement.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Accountants and Bookkeepers (for ICs)

  Establish yourself as an independent contractor when you're hired to perform accounting or bookkeeping services.

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  Independent Contractor Agreement for Software Consultant (for IC)

  Establish yourself as an I.C. when you're hired to provide software consulting or programming services.

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  Home Repair Agreement

  Use this form when you hire a skilled contractor to add or repair something to your house.

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  Housekeeping Services Agreement

  Use this form when hiring someone who will be cleaning your home regularly.

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  Legal Forms for Starting & Running a Small Business

  Over 60 small business legal documents -- plus all the instructions needed to fill them out!

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  Website Development Agreement

  Website developer? Protect your interests and define your terms in writing with a development agreement.