Contracting Basics.

I've recently had some stories come to me about friends (or friends of friends) being burned by nefarious schemers practicing unethical business. I feel really bad for my (friends of) friends, not just because they've been pushed out of pocket for no good reason, but also because if they'd come to me first, they might have had a few more tools to cope with the situation, perhaps even prevent it completely.

Here's a couple of things to keep in mind if you are planning to get yourself an ABN and go the route of working as a sole trader. These are just some tips mind, not a complete overview - there's some extensive sources available from federal and media bodies - but if any of these points can save you a day of stress, then my job is done!