Going 1099 is a book that teaches you how to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money and unlock more free time. I wrote it because quite a few people have asked me how they can become a 1099. I figured it was best to write a single book that I can send them and that I can share with others who are interested. This newsletter goes out Monday - Friday and covers topics that will help you succeed in starting and maintaining successful 1099 career.
Ask around
A friend recently asked me how to respond to a part of a sub-contract related to cyber security. The form was basically asking what, if any, safeguards he had in place to protect sensitive data. He was afraid if he didn't answer correctly, he would lose his sub-contract/1099 opportunity. I didn't know what to write down on the form, so I gave him my usual advice: ask the prime's sub-contract administrator. The subk administrator's job is to make sure all this paperwork is in order, and in my experience, are usually helpful in answering esoteric paperwork questions. Even for myself, I've found that the fear of looking stupid or the fear of losing a deal if I ask a dumb question is unfounded. People love feeling smart and helping others. So if you ask someone for advice or help, they'll often give it it to you. In general, if you don't know something and can't research the answer, ask around. If you're interested in learning how to get your first solo 1099 federal sub-contract, check out my book: |
I'm Dale, the author of Going 1099
Going 1099 is a book that teaches you how to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money and unlock more free time. I wrote it because quite a few people have asked me how they can become a 1099. I figured it was best to write a single book that I can send them and that I can share with others who are interested. This newsletter goes out Monday - Friday and covers topics that will help you succeed in starting and maintaining successful 1099 career.
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