With the demand for highly skilled technical professionals as strong as ever, the outlook for self-employed IT consultants and contractors is promising. Roughly half of all consultants are reported to be independent contractors. This site is geared toward consultants in tech-related fields and includes a referral service, searchable directory of consultants, and resource page. The Newsletters section features consulting tips and upcoming events. Author Janet Ruhl maintains a comprehensive database of hourly rates for computer consultants.
Visitors can browse message boards, search for consultants, or access a contract database.
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