Hey everyone,
I have been doing some contract work for various companies usually lasting a year (not the small week jobs). I have a strong work ethic and work hard. I recently expressed a lack of interest in the current company I am working for and my managers here has offered me a raise to keep me. But I am contracted through another company to this company. They have offered me a salary position but I declined due to other future plans. My contracting company wants a piece of the raise (surprise, surprise). I actually started my own business some time back (which is very hard to do on your own) and it is registered as an s-corp and have a business account.

Do any of you contract yourselves out under your own company labels to companies cutting out the middleman? I know I would do my own taxes and so on, but I’m sure it is well worth it. I wanted to know if anyone is doing this and what are some advice they can share.. such as hiring a lawyer for legal contracts, getting insurance for your company, other policies and procedures, etc..

Your thoughts, suggestion, advice?