By Yvette C. Hammett
From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
There is a learning curve for those retiring from typical employment to join the world of independent contracting because you’ll now be your own boss.
Here are some steps to get you started.
Come up with a business plan. As an independent contractor, you’ll need one, according to Hal Shelton, author of “The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan” and a mentor with SCORE, a nonprofit that helps small businesses get off the ground.
Make it five pages. The first page contains your key messages, the customer problem you can solve and the reasons someone would hire you….