Web Worker Daily

If you’ve reached the point of having more work than you can handle, there are several ways to handle the overflow. One of the easiest, in some ways, is to hire subcontractors to do part of the work for you. But before you rush out and offer part of your next job to your closest web-working buddy, there are a few things that you need to consider. Here are four of the biggest pitfalls to watch out for.

1. No Handshake Deals – If you’re going to bring on a subcontractor, make sure you both sign a contract laying out what the job is and how much you’ll be paying. I’ve sung this tune in the past, and I’ll sing it again: a contract won’t prevent all possible disagreements, but it will eliminate many and give you a basis for resolving the rest. If you ever have a job go completely sour on you, to the point where your client won’t pay, then you’ll be happy to have a contract spelling out your responsibilities in place.

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