Motivate Independent Contractors

Treat them as you would employees, even though they aren’t.

Nov 07, 2001
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Motivating independent contractors can be tough. How do you makethem feel like part of your business? Communication is key. Sendregular memos or hold in-person meetings with independentcontractors to let them know what’s going on in the company.Also include them in company social events, such as holiday partiesor company picnics.

Excerpted from Start Your Own Business: The Only Start-Up GuideYou’ll Ever Need

Motivating independent contractors can be tough. How do you makethem feel like part of your business? Communication is key. Sendregular memos or hold in-person meetings with independentcontractors to let them know what’s going on in the company.Also include them in company social events, such as holiday partiesor company picnics.

Excerpted from Start Your Own Business: The Only Start-Up GuideYou’ll Ever Need

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