Independent contractors are not employees but their work is often vital to the

success of a business.

Because contractors may work off site, do work for other clients, and perform with minimal supervision, it is crucial to find the right people to hire as contractors, and then to manage them effectively without violating their “independent contractor” status.

Many of the best practices for defining, hiring, and working with independent contractors are identified in an article from Inc.com, some of which are included in the following list.