Here are some great tips to consider before hiring a freelancer to help you get the job done.

FAQ: Hiring Independent Contractors
ICs may call themselves by a variety of names -- the self-employed, consultants, entrepreneurs, freelancers or business owners -- it makes no difference in the eyes of the law.

Freelance & Contract Writers' Rates
This national survey of freelance and contract writers revealed some of the "going rates" for a variety of writing projects. 

Hire Freelancers For Less
How to hire a freelance photographer who won't break the bank.

Hiring Independent Contractors 
What you need to know about hiring independent contractors without getting into trouble with the IRS.

Hiring Independent Contractors
The legal pros and cons of hiring freelancers.

How To Check Out Their Background
Before you agree to hire a freelancer to do work for you, you'll need to do some research about the individual first.

How To Treat Freelancers
Here's something to keep in mind when you're hiring writers, editors, and designers as independent contractors. Are they really your employees?

Independent Or Employee?
Employee vs Independent guidelines, according to the IRS.

Managing Freelancers
Figure out what makes independent professionals tick, and you'll do a better job managing and motivating freelance talent.

Preparing To Employ Freelancers
How it works, including how to create a brief, getting the best out of freelance consultants and the fees you should expect to pay.

The Worth Of A Freelancer's Work
See the value of a full-time employee's real compensation compared to a freelancer's.

Unpublished Writers
How to deal with novice writers and their expectations.

What To Pay Professional Writers
If you're wondering what to pay for a writer, check out these guidelines. (Listed in Canadian dollars, though the same numbers are applicable to U.S. writers.)