When you work for someone as a sub-contractor you are really self employed. Setting up an agreement with the ‘contractor’ or business owner requires that you know what you want for yourself and what type of environment you want to work in.

Many go into a situation without getting all of the details ironed out and it is cause for trouble down the line. It also helps you get clear about what it is that you want. The contract is where you get to ask for what you want and if you don’t get it where do you draw the line and still continue to work there (or not work there).

I have written about some of the things that you need to think about at www.thebodyworker.com

In general you want to know what will happen in each different situation. What happens when you leave? Who is responsible or the owner of the charts and the client information?

The real key to creating a contract is knowing what you value and honoring that by only taking a position that supports who you are. When you start compromising on this you will begin to feel resentful. I have seen it go as far as taking it out on clients.

Agreeing to a contract is really one of the first steps in setting up boundaries for yourself and your practice. Boundaries are what will allow you to take care of yourself first which is essential for preserving and maintaining your practice.

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