When you run a small business or a lean start-up, you want to get the most out of every dollar you spend. You may be contemplating hiring independent contractors as a result. However, in a small business, you might not always have the finances or needs to warrant hiring a full-time photographer or in-house designer.

Hiring a freelancer or full-time employee is a big decision, as is starting a business. However, scaling up is a complex problem you do not want to encounter when you have just created.

So, do you want to save money and go with a freelancer, or do you want someone who will work long hours for little pay? 

Working with independent contractors and remote employees who are not in your office is challenging. All parties involved must strive toward a similar objective and communicate well in order for collaboration to be effective. Use these pointers to improve communication with distant and independent team members.

Doing things right and ethically for the people who work for you should be every organization’s goal and top priority. However, depending on the individual’s classification status, the rules and expectations can differ. The individual can be a freelancer, contractor or employee with the organization.